Lyon County's estimated 2026 population is 65,842 with a growth rate of 1.64% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lyon County is the 3rd largest county in Nevada. The 2010 population was 52,049 and has seen a growth of 26.5% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lyon County includes 77.04% White, 6.06% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (77.04%)
Two or more races (12.3%)
Other race (6.06%)
Native American (1.93%)
Asian (1.37%)
Black or African American (1.19%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.11%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,712 | 77.04% |
| Two or more races | 7,459 | 12.3% |
| Other race | 3,672 | 6.06% |
| Native American | 1,171 | 1.93% |
| Asian | 830 | 1.37% |
| Black or African American | 720 | 1.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 66 | 0.11% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lyon County's average per capita income is $47,841. Household income levels show a median of $73,460. The poverty rate stands at 11.01%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $100,725 | - |
| Families | $87,582 | $102,938 |
| Households | $73,460 | $92,100 |
| Non Families | $45,756 | $58,777 |
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