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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lyon County

Nevada · 34,501 residents · 2,003.053 sq mi
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Lyon County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,699. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $103,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,501
+72%since 1990
from 20,001 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
+72%since 1990
from 10 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.2
+5%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K28K41K53K66K1990201020202024Lyon County
202462K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,699
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,065 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,543
+58%since 1990
from $11,704 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.4%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $75,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$591
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $391 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.8%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
24.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−16%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(18,437)
Black0.4%(74)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(1,469)
Asian0.8%(158)
Diversity Score31.7%(6,350)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(28,791)
Black0.6%(202)
Hispanic / Latino11%(3,784)
Asian0.6%(198)
Diversity Score28.1%(9,679)
Diversity Score
28
−12%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
−13%since 1990
from 25.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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LYON COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyon County, Nevada?

Lyon County, Nevada has about 34,501 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lyon County, Nevada earns about $40,699 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 $103,800, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Lyon County, Nevada?

About 11.3% 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 10.4% 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 14,500 residents, a change of about 72 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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