Lyon County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19119 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,162 | — | #2,342 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,746 | +2.1% | #738 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.2 years | -1.8% | #2,541 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $230,000 | -18.4% | #1,080 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $843 | -27.5% | #1,802 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% | -57.7% | #68 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lyon County has a population of 12,162, making it the #2,342 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.2 years, which is 1.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Lyon County is $76,746, ranking #738 out of 3,222 counties — 2.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 5.3% and unemployment stands at 2.3%.
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The median home value in Lyon County is $230,000 (-18.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $843/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.9%.
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96.0% of residents in Lyon County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% above the national rate.
About Lyon County, Iowa
Lyon County, Iowa has a total population of 12,162, making it the 2,342nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lyon County is 38.2 years, which is 1.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lyon County is $76,746, which ranks #738 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3%.
The median home value in Lyon County is $230,000, 18.4% below the national median. Renters in Lyon County pay a median gross rent of $843 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lyon County, 20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.5 min.
Lyon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.9%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
All data for Lyon County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.