Lyon County's estimated 2026 population is 12,558 with a growth rate of 0.72% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lyon County is the 60th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 11,569 and has seen a growth of 8.55% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lyon County includes 94.56% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (94.56%)
Two or more races (3.56%)
Other race (1.09%)
Asian (0.45%)
Black or African American (0.3%)
Native American (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,429 | 94.56% |
| Two or more races | 430 | 3.56% |
| Other race | 132 | 1.09% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.45% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lyon County's average per capita income is $47,628. Household income levels show a median of $72,881. The poverty rate stands at 5.33%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,816 | - |
| Families | $88,125 | $103,893 |
| Households | $72,881 | $89,389 |
| Non Families | $39,514 | $50,559 |
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