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Lyon County

State:
Nevada
County Seat:
Yerington

Lyon County's estimated 2025 population is 64,493 with a growth rate of 1.5% 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 23.91% since that time.

64,493
Total Population
32
Population Density (mi²)
3
Population Rank (State)
955 1.5%
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 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.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White46,71277.04%
Two or more races7,45912.3%
Other race3,6726.06%
Native American1,1711.93%
Asian8301.37%
Black or African American7201.19%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander660.11%

Lyon County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

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$100,725-
Families$87,582$102,938
Households$73,460$92,100
Non Families$45,756$58,777

$47,841

Average Income

$73,460

Median Household Income

11.01%

Poverty Rate