Lyon County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21143 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,900 | — | #2,568 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,066 | -13.4% | #1,628 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.1 years | +21.1% | #457 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $189,500 | -32.8% | #1,525 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $747 | -35.8% | #2,488 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% | -24.3% | #689 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lyon County has a population of 8,900, making it the #2,568 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.1 years, which is 21.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lyon County is $65,066, ranking #1,628 out of 3,222 counties — 13.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.5% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
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The median home value in Lyon County is $189,500 (-32.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $747/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.4%.
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93.9% of residents in Lyon County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% above the national rate.
About Lyon County, Kentucky
Lyon County, Kentucky has a total population of 8,900, making it the 2,568th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lyon County is 47.1 years, which is 21.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lyon County is $65,066, which ranks #1,628 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Lyon County is $189,500, 32.8% below the national median. Renters in Lyon County pay a median gross rent of $747 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lyon County, 16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.6 min.
Lyon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (6.8%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
All data for Lyon County, Kentucky 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.