Lyon County, Nevada Population 2022
Lyon County, Nevada's estimated population is 62,601 with a growth rate of 2.79% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lyon County, Nevada is the 4th largest county in Nevada. The 2010 Population was 52,045 and has seen a growth of 20.28% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 1,837 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 2,409 | 572 | 31.14% |
| 1890 | 1,987 | -422 | -17.52% |
| 1900 | 2,268 | 281 | 14.14% |
| 1910 | 3,568 | 1,300 | 57.32% |
| 1920 | 4,078 | 510 | 14.29% |
| 1930 | 3,810 | -268 | -6.57% |
| 1940 | 4,076 | 266 | 6.98% |
| 1950 | 3,679 | -397 | -9.74% |
| 1960 | 6,143 | 2,464 | 66.97% |
| 1970 | 8,221 | 2,078 | 33.83% |
| 1980 | 13,594 | 5,373 | 65.36% |
| 1990 | 20,001 | 6,407 | 47.13% |
| 2010 | 52,045 | 32,044 | 160.21% |
| 2011 | 51,385 | -660 | -1.27% |
| 2012 | 50,971 | -414 | -0.81% |
| 2013 | 51,090 | 119 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 51,334 | 244 | 0.48% |
| 2015 | 51,974 | 640 | 1.25% |
| 2016 | 52,707 | 733 | 1.41% |
| 2017 | 53,895 | 1,188 | 2.25% |
| 2018 | 55,813 | 1,918 | 3.56% |
| 2019 | 57,510 | 1,697 | 3.04% |
| 2020 | 59,207 | 1,697 | 2.95% |
| 2021 | 60,904 | 1,697 | 2.87% |
| 2022 | 62,601 | 1,697 | 2.79% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,148 | 82.90% |
| Black or African American | 508 | 0.91% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,508 | 2.71% |
| Asian | 698 | 1.25% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 101 | 0.18% |
| Some Other Race | 3,199 | 5.75% |
| Two or More Races | 3,505 | 6.30% |
Lyon County, Nevada Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,726 | 2.55 | 73 |
| Married | 11,191 | 3.17 | 80 |
| Male | 1,385 | 3.42 | 57.8 |
| Female | 1,835 | 3.39 | 53.1 |
| Non Family | 7,315 | 1.23 | 70.2 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,583 | 3.93% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,711 | 9.21% |
| High School Graduate | 13,264 | 32.91% |
| Some College | 11,863 | 29.44% |
| Associates Degree | 4,295 | 10.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,909 | 9.70% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,677 | 4.16% |
Lyon County, Nevada Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 599 | 499 | 124 |
| 2+ Races | 1,843 | 1,545 | 331 |
| White | 31,583 | 28,642 | 4,675 |
| Hispanic | 5,575 | 3,542 | 560 |
| Native American | 1,040 | 936 | 79 |
| Other Race | 2,213 | 1,275 | 86 |
| Black | 353 | 315 | 11 |
| Islander | 95 | 95 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 20.70%.
$38,806
Average Earnings
$46,700
Average Male
$31,337
Average Female
Lyon County, Nevada Language by Age
Lyon County, Nevada Language
86.51% of Lyon County, Nevada residents speak only English, while 13.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.84% of the population.
Lyon County, Nevada Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,508 | 556 | 36.87% |
| Hispanic | 9,762 | 1,157 | 11.85% |
| Asian | 698 | 67 | 9.60% |
| White | 41,120 | 3,634 | 8.84% |
| Multiple | 3,471 | 267 | 7.69% |
| Islander | 101 | 3 | 2.97% |
| Black | 464 | 10 | 2.16% |
| Other | 365 | NaN% |
10.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.42%
Male Poverty Rate
10.95%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lyon County, Nevada
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lyon County, Nevada is Native, with 36.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lyon County, Nevada is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.73%.
Lyon County, Nevada Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.6%
Male Marriage Rate
53.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Lyon County, Nevada Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,711 | 15.45% |
| Black | 69 | 13.88% |
| Native American | 173 | 15.74% |
| Asian | 24 | 3.85% |
| Other Race | 12 | 0.47% |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 3.76% |
| Hispanic | 165 | 2.49% |
Lyon County, Nevada Veterans by Education
5.40%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Employment Rate
8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
30.98%
Born in Lyon County, Nevada
93.29%
Native Born
6.71%
Foreign Born
3.79%
Non Citizen
2.92%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.29% of Lyon County, Nevada residents were born in the United States, with 30.98% having been born in Nevada. 3.79% 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