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Lyon County

State:
Kansas
County Seat:
Emporia

Lyon County's estimated 2025 population is 32,454 with a growth rate of 0.44% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lyon County is the 18th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 33,647 and has seen a growth of -3.55% since that time.

32,454
Total Population
38
Population Density (miĀ²)
18
Population Rank (State)
141 0.44%
Annual Population Growth

Lyon County Population

Lyon County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Lyon County includes 75.01% White, 3.98% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White24,11275.01%
Two or more races5,56117.3%
Other race1,2783.98%
Asian5711.78%
Black or African American5091.58%
Native American1120.35%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander20.01%

Lyon County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Lyon County's average per capita income is $39,138. Household income levels show a median of $59,078. The poverty rate stands at 15.16%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$84,155-
Families$77,542$90,314
Households$59,078$72,659
Non Families$37,624$42,674

$39,138

Average Income

$59,078

Median Household Income

15.16%

Poverty Rate