Lyon County's estimated 2025 population is 9,363 with a growth rate of 0.95% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lyon County is the 100th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 8,329 and has seen a growth of 12.41% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lyon County includes 88.54% White, 6.9% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,819 | 88.54% |
| Black or African American | 609 | 6.9% |
| Two or more races | 255 | 2.89% |
| Asian | 86 | 0.97% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.37% |
| Other race | 29 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lyon County's average per capita income is $48,212. Household income levels show a median of $64,464. The poverty rate stands at 10.64%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,605 | - |
| Families | $83,433 | $99,674 |
| Households | $64,464 | $83,313 |
| Non Families | $36,039 | $55,699 |
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