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Lyon County, Iowa Population 2021
Lyon County, Iowa's estimated population is 11,635 with a growth rate of -0.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lyon County, Iowa is the 65th largest county inIowa. The 2010 Population was 11,567 and has seen a growth of 0.59% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,635 | -60 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 11,695 | -60 | -0.51% |
| 2019 | 11,755 | -60 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 11,815 | 30 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 11,785 | 5 | 0.04% |
| 2016 | 11,780 | 33 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 11,747 | 44 | 0.38% |
| 2014 | 11,703 | 8 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 11,695 | -62 | -0.53% |
| 2012 | 11,757 | 65 | 0.56% |
| 2011 | 11,692 | 125 | 1.08% |
| 2010 | 11,567 | -385 | -3.22% |
| 1990 | 11,952 | -944 | -7.32% |
| 1980 | 12,896 | -444 | -3.33% |
| 1970 | 13,340 | -1,128 | -7.80% |
| 1960 | 14,468 | -229 | -1.56% |
| 1950 | 14,697 | -677 | -4.40% |
| 1940 | 15,374 | 81 | 0.53% |
| 1930 | 15,293 | -138 | -0.89% |
| 1920 | 15,431 | 807 | 5.52% |
| 1910 | 14,624 | 1,459 | 11.08% |
| 1900 | 13,165 | 4,485 | 51.67% |
| 1890 | 8,680 | 6,712 | 341.06% |
| 1880 | 1,968 | 1,747 | 790.50% |
| 1870 | 221 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.51% (-60)
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State
Founded
January 15, 1851
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
11,567
Growth Since 2010
0.59% (68)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,383 | 96.66% |
| Two or More Races | 132 | 1.12% |
| Some Other Race | 120 | 1.02% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 67 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.25% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.08% |
Lyon County, Iowa Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,548 | 2.55 | 85.4 |
| Married | 2,926 | 3.12 | 93.3 |
| Non Family | 1,195 | 1.11 | 76.3 |
| Female | 241 | 2.83 | 34 |
| Male | 186 | 2.54 | 84.9 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 360 | 4.72% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 357 | 4.68% |
| High School Graduate | 2,827 | 37.09% |
| Some College | 1,417 | 18.59% |
| Associates Degree | 1,083 | 14.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,163 | 15.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 414 | 5.43% |
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Lyon County, Iowa Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,349 | 6,721 | 1,558 |
| Hispanic | 157 | 86 | 13 |
| Other Race | 78 | 37 | |
| Native American | 44 | 27 | |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 31 | |
| Islander | 24 | 12 | |
| Asian | 24 | 23 | 3 |
| Black | 10 | 6 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 30.00%.
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$38,590
Average Earnings
$48,497
Average Male
$27,646
Average Female
Lyon County, Iowa Language by Age
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Lyon County, Iowa Language
96.78% of Lyon County, Iowa residents speak only English, while 3.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.16% of the population.
Lyon County, Iowa Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,080 | 425 | 3.84% |
| Hispanic | 307 | 93 | 30.29% |
| Other | 115 | 47 | 40.87% |
| Multiple | 132 | 21 | 15.91% |
| Native | 67 | 19 | 28.36% |
4.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.88%
Male Poverty Rate
5.43%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lyon County, Iowa
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lyon County, Iowa is Other, with 40.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lyon County, Iowa is White, with 3.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.56%.
Lyon County, Iowa Marital Status
Marriage Rates
67.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.9%
Male Marriage Rate
68.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Lyon County, Iowa Married by Age and Sex
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Lyon County, Iowa Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Lyon County, Iowa Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 631 | 7.68% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 4.73% |
| Other Race | 5 | 6.10% |
| Native American | 2 | 4.00% |
Lyon County, Iowa Veterans by Education
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5.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
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70.6%
Labor Force Participation
69.3%
Employment Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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55.60%
Born in Lyon County, Iowa
98.34%
Native Born
1.66%
Foreign Born
1.26%
Non Citizen
0.40%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.34% of Lyon County, Iowa residents were born in the United States, with 55.60% having been born in Iowa. 1.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990