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Lyon County

Nevada · 65,088 residents (2025 est.) · 2,003.053 sq mi
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Lyon County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,812. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 79% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $366,100. It ranks in the top 5% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61,680
+79%since 2000
from 34,501 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
+21%since 2009
from 25 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
+13%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:65,088 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
16K28K41K53K66K1990201020202024Lyon County
202462K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.1%(3,167)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(3,300)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.9%(3,659)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.2%(3,204)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(3,107)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.2%(8,167)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.6%(7,797)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.2%(6,894)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.1%(8,672)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.2%(8,778)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.8%(4,179)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.2%(756)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,812
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,699 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,076
+105%since 2000
from $18,543 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
+1%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$366,100
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,326
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $591 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+11%since 2009
from 4.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
65
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(28,791)
Black0.6%(202)
Hispanic / Latino11%(3,784)
Asian0.6%(198)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(43,399)
Black1.3%(775)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(12,034)
Asian1.3%(803)
Other7.6%(4,669)
Diversity Score
58
+29%since 2009
from 45 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
16
−34%since 2020
from 25 in 2020
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
Mexican15.8%(9,739)
Guatemalan0.6%(383)
Spaniard0.5%(307)
Cuban0.5%(293)
Salvadoran0.4%(276)
Puerto Rican0.3%(189)
Argentine0.1%(82)
Colombian0.1%(58)
Nicaraguan0.1%(35)
Dominican0%(30)
+ 1 more hispanic origin group with data
Peruvian0%(29)
Asian origin
Filipino0.6%(363)
Chinese0.3%(199)
Korean0.2%(93)
Japanese0.1%(72)
Mien0%(9)
Thai0%(2)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.2%(131)
Samoan0.1%(33)
Ancestry
German12.6%(7,800)
English12.5%(7,698)
Irish11.8%(7,290)
Italian5.2%(3,180)
American4.9%(3,048)
French2.2%(1,341)
Scottish2%(1,235)
Polish1.7%(1,055)
Norwegian1.6%(1,004)
Scotch-Irish1.6%(973)
Dutch0.9%(577)
Danish0.9%(528)
+ 26 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.8%(505)
Portuguese0.7%(429)
Russian0.6%(391)
Canadian0.5%(306)
Welsh0.5%(289)
Hungarian0.4%(241)
Czech0.3%(170)
Greek0.3%(167)
British0.3%(157)
Swiss0.2%(145)
Arab0.2%(119)
Lebanese0.2%(115)
Austrian0.2%(101)
Ukrainian0.1%(76)
Finnish0.1%(72)
West Indian0.1%(47)
Belgian0.1%(40)
Jamaican0.1%(34)
Romanian0%(19)
Armenian0%(14)
Slovene0%(14)
Latvian0%(8)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+33%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 16.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.0%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.5%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2017
from 78.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 86.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 11.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.8%(8,269)
Married51%(13,700)
Widowed2.8%(751)
Divorced15.4%(4,142)
Women 15+
Never married21.2%(5,228)
Married55.6%(13,726)
Widowed7.5%(1,846)
Divorced15.8%(3,892)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyon County, Nevada?

Lyon County, Nevada has about 61,680 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lyon County, Nevada earns about $80,812 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyon County, Nevada expensive?

In Lyon County, Nevada, the median home is worth about $366,100, and the typical rent is about $1,326 a month.

How educated are people in Lyon County, Nevada?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lyon County, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyon County, Nevada?

About 11.7% of people in Lyon County, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lyon County, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Lyon County, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 41,679 residents, a change of about 208 percent over that period.

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18 census tracts
Census Tract 9603.04Census Tract 9603.05Census Tract 9601.06Census Tract 9601.08Census Tract 9603.03Census Tract 9601.05Census Tract 9601.07Census Tract 9601.04Census Tract 9609.02Census Tract 9608.01Census Tract 9609.01Census Tract 9601.03Census Tract 9602.04Census Tract 9602.03Census Tract 9608.02Census Tract 9602.05Census Tract 9603.01Census Tract 9602.06
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 89403ZIP 89447ZIP 89429ZIP 89444ZIP 89430ZIP 89428
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