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Lyon County

Kentucky · 8,680 residents · 213.785 sq mi
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Lyon County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,286. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $149,100. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,680
+7%since 2000
from 8,080 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.4
+19%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,286
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,694 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,993
+69%since 2000
from $16,016 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,100
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$602
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+32%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(7,401)
Black6.7%(541)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(59)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.8%(1,442)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(7,733)
Black5.8%(507)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(152)
Asian0.4%(34)
Other1.4%(125)
Diversity Score22.3%(1,932)
Segregation Score15.3%(1,330)
Diversity Score
22
+25%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
15
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.2%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 42.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Female
47.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyon County, Kentucky?

Lyon County, Kentucky has about 8,680 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lyon County, Kentucky earns about $49,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyon County, Kentucky expensive?

In Lyon County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $149,100, and the typical rent is about $602 a month.

How educated are people in Lyon County, Kentucky?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lyon County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyon County, Kentucky?

About 11.6% of people in Lyon County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lyon County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Lyon County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,056 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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