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Lyon County

Iowa · 11,934 residents · 587.609 sq mi
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Lyon County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,959. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,934
+1%since 2000
from 11,763 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.7
−1%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K12K1990201020202024Lyon County
202412K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.9%(938)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.8%(930)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.2%(982)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.3%(875)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.8%(576)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.8%(1,294)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.3%(1,469)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.3%(1,227)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.2%(1,452)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.2%(1,218)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.2%(619)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3%(354)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,959
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,878 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,410
+83%since 2000
from $16,081 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,700
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
17.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+28%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lyon County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(11,637)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(42)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(11,175)
Black0.3%(38)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(407)
Asian0.2%(24)
Other1.6%(185)
Segregation Score
3
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.4%(284)
Guatemalan0.2%(28)
Panamanian0.1%(7)
Spaniard0.1%(6)
Cuban0%(2)
Asian origin
Chinese0.2%(18)
Thai0.1%(7)
Filipino0.1%(6)
Laotian0%(4)
Korean0%(3)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.3%(37)
Chamorro0.1%(9)
Ancestry
German39.5%(4,662)
Dutch34.4%(4,059)
Irish7.1%(842)
Norwegian4.3%(502)
American3.2%(379)
English3%(355)
Swiss1.7%(196)
Swedish1.5%(182)
Danish1.4%(161)
Italian1.2%(136)
French0.9%(110)
Polish0.8%(91)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.6%(73)
Czech0.4%(50)
Scottish0.3%(38)
British0.2%(23)
Austrian0.1%(17)
Greek0.1%(15)
Portuguese0.1%(12)
Welsh0.1%(12)
Syrian0.1%(8)
Russian0.1%(7)
Belgian0%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married28.7%(1,367)
Married59.5%(2,839)
Widowed3.8%(180)
Divorced8%(382)
Women 15+
Never married22%(1,013)
Married60.8%(2,806)
Widowed10.3%(476)
Divorced6.9%(319)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyon County, Iowa?

Lyon County, Iowa has about 11,934 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyon County, Iowa?

The typical household in Lyon County, Iowa earns about $65,959 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyon County, Iowa expensive?

In Lyon County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $160,700, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Lyon County, Iowa?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lyon County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyon County, Iowa?

About 4.7% of people in Lyon County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lyon County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lyon County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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