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 and multiracial populations.
White (88.5%)
Black or African American (6.9%)
Two or more races (2.9%)
Asian (1.0%)
Native American (0.4%)
Other race (0.3%)
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% |
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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