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Lyon County, Nevada Population 2021
Lyon County, Nevada's estimated population is 60,904 with a growth rate of 2.87% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lyon County, Nevada is the 4th largest county inNevada. The 2010 Population was 52,045 and has seen a growth of 17.02% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 60,904 | 1,697 | 2.87% |
| 2020 | 59,207 | 1,697 | 2.95% |
| 2019 | 57,510 | 1,697 | 3.04% |
| 2018 | 55,813 | 1,918 | 3.56% |
| 2017 | 53,895 | 1,188 | 2.25% |
| 2016 | 52,707 | 733 | 1.41% |
| 2015 | 51,974 | 640 | 1.25% |
| 2014 | 51,334 | 244 | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 51,090 | 119 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 50,971 | -414 | -0.81% |
| 2011 | 51,385 | -660 | -1.27% |
| 2010 | 52,045 | 32,044 | 160.21% |
| 1990 | 20,001 | 6,407 | 47.13% |
| 1980 | 13,594 | 5,373 | 65.36% |
| 1970 | 8,221 | 2,078 | 33.83% |
| 1960 | 6,143 | 2,464 | 66.97% |
| 1950 | 3,679 | -397 | -9.74% |
| 1940 | 4,076 | 266 | 6.98% |
| 1930 | 3,810 | -268 | -6.57% |
| 1920 | 4,078 | 510 | 14.29% |
| 1910 | 3,568 | 1,300 | 57.32% |
| 1900 | 2,268 | 281 | 14.14% |
| 1890 | 1,987 | -422 | -17.52% |
| 1880 | 2,409 | 572 | 31.14% |
| 1870 | 1,837 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
2.87% (1,697)
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State
Founded
1861
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
52,045
Growth Since 2010
17.02% (8,859)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,265 | 85.08% |
| Some Other Race | 3,193 | 5.87% |
| Two or More Races | 2,197 | 4.04% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,467 | 2.70% |
| Asian | 707 | 1.30% |
| Black or African American | 458 | 0.84% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 93 | 0.17% |
Lyon County, Nevada Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,189 | 2.56 | 70.7 |
| Married | 10,746 | 3.16 | 77.6 |
| Non Family | 7,313 | 1.29 | 67.7 |
| Female | 1,917 | 3.38 | 52.8 |
| Male | 1,213 | 3.56 | 56.2 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,655 | 4.23% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,485 | 8.92% |
| High School Graduate | 12,832 | 32.83% |
| Some College | 11,626 | 29.74% |
| Associates Degree | 3,846 | 9.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,031 | 10.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,614 | 4.13% |
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Lyon County, Nevada Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31,018 | 28,289 | 5,005 |
| Hispanic | 5,217 | 3,209 | 347 |
| Other Race | 2,089 | 1,453 | 133 |
| 2+ Races | 1,120 | 957 | 72 |
| Native American | 922 | 810 | 96 |
| Asian | 531 | 413 | 94 |
| Black | 343 | 280 | 14 |
| Islander | 82 | 80 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 97.56%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 17.70%.
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$37,173
Average Earnings
$44,952
Average Male
$29,731
Average Female
Lyon County, Nevada Language by Age
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Lyon County, Nevada Language
85.71% of Lyon County, Nevada residents speak only English, while 14.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.44% of the population.
Lyon County, Nevada Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40,585 | 4,203 | 10.36% |
| Hispanic | 9,239 | 1,080 | 11.69% |
| Native | 1,467 | 600 | 40.90% |
| Multiple | 2,157 | 411 | 19.05% |
| Other | 3,182 | 296 | 9.30% |
| Asian | 707 | 55 | 7.78% |
| Black | 399 | 16 | 4.01% |
| Islander | 93 | 2 | 2.15% |
11.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.65%
Male Poverty Rate
12.63%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lyon County, Nevada
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lyon County, Nevada is Native, with 40.90% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lyon County, Nevada is Islander, with 2.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.46%.
Lyon County, Nevada Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
51.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Lyon County, Nevada Married by Age and Sex
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Lyon County, Nevada Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Lyon County, Nevada Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,744 | 15.58% |
| Hispanic | 183 | 2.95% |
| 2+ Races | 119 | 9.67% |
| Native American | 117 | 11.69% |
| Black | 53 | 11.88% |
| Other Race | 50 | 2.13% |
| Asian | 26 | 4.55% |
Lyon County, Nevada Veterans by Education
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6.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
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55.6%
Labor Force Participation
51.4%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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28.27%
Born in Lyon County, Nevada
93.07%
Native Born
6.93%
Foreign Born
3.99%
Non Citizen
2.94%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.07% of Lyon County, Nevada residents were born in the United States, with 28.27% having been born in Nevada. 3.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990