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
27th
Median Household Income $76,746 +2.1% #738 / 3,222
77th
Median Age 38.2 years -1.8% #2,541 / 3,222
21th
Median Home Value $230,000 -18.4% #1,080 / 3,222
66th
Median Gross Rent $843 -27.5% #1,802 / 3,222
44th
Poverty Rate 5.3% -57.7% #68 / 3,222
98th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.0%
Native Born
2.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$76,746 +2.1% vs nat'l
Rank #738 of 3,222
77th percentile
Per Capita Income
$36,117 −12.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,397 of 3,222
57th percentile
Poverty Rate
5.3% −57.7% vs nat'l
Rank #68 of 3,222
98th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.3% −56.0% vs nat'l
Rank #391 of 3,222
88th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.4% −39.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,929 of 3,222
40th percentile
Mean Commute Time
20.5 min −25.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,764 of 3,222
14th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$230,000 −18.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,080 of 3,222
66th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$843 −27.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,802 of 3,222
44th percentile
Homeownership Rate
80.9% +25.6% vs nat'l
Rank #497 of 3,222
85th percentile
80.9% Homeownership

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Health

96.0% of residents in Lyon County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% above the national rate.

96.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.0% +4.7% vs nat'l
Rank #296 of 3,222
91th percentile

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.