Lyon County Summary

Life in Lyon County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lyon County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lyon County:

  • The population in Lyon County is 8,721.

  • The median home value in Lyon County is $143,496.

  • The median income in Lyon County is $64,081.

  • The median rent in Lyon County is $689.

  • The unemployment rate in Lyon County is 3.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Lyon County is 10.0%.

  • The average high in Lyon County is 74.0° and there are 118.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lyon County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lyon County

Eddyville, KY Population 2,783

Kuttawa, KY Population 622

Map Of Lyon County

Lyon County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Lyon County is 74.0°.

  • There are 84.62 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 118.4 inches of rain each year with 3.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:13 hours of sun each day in Lyon County.

StatLyon County
Mean High74.0
Nice Days84.62
Rainfall118.4
Snowfall3.4
Sunny_hours5:13
74.0°
Average High
118.4
Inches of Rain

Lyon County Photos

Ky State Penitentiary
Source: Wikipedia

Lyon County Demographics

Population over time in Lyon County

The current population in Lyon County is 8,721. The population has increased 5.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 8,700 5.8%
2021 8,226 -0.5%
2020 8,271 -

Gender in Lyon County

  • Lyon County is 43.5% female with 3,797 female residents.

  • Lyon County is 56.5% male with 4,924 male residents.

Female
43.5% (3,797)
Male
56.5% (4,924)
Gender Lyon County KY USA
Female 43.5% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 56.5% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lyon County

Lyon County is:

  • 87.9% White with 7,662 White residents.

  • 6.5% African American with 563 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 46 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 62 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 9 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 22 Other residents.

  • 1.6% Two Or More with 138 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.5% Hispanic with 219 Hispanic residents.

White
87.9% (7,662)
African American
6.5% (563)
American Indian
0.5% (46)
Asian
0.7% (62)
Hawaiian
0.1% (9)
Other
0.3% (22)
Two Or More
1.6% (138)
Hispanic
2.5% (219)

Table: Lyon County By Race

Race Lyon County KY USA
White 87.9% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 6.5% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.5% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.6% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.5% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Lyon County, Kentucky

  • 3.3% of households in Lyon County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.9% of households in Lyon County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Lyon County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Lyon County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Lyon County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.1% of households in Lyon County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 17.4% of households in Lyon County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Lyon County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Lyon County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Lyon County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.3% (286)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.9% (340)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.9% (772)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.7% (842)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.0% (1,137)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.1% (1,582)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.4% (1,520)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.5% (1,091)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.6% (753)
$200,000 or more
4.5% (394)
Income Lyon County KY USA
Less than $10,000 3.3% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.9% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.9% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.7% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.0% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.1% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.4% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.5% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.6% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.5% 6.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lyon County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Lyon County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Lyon County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 47.0% of adults in Lyon County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Lyon County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Lyon County completed associate's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Lyon County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Lyon County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lyon County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lyon County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (174)
9-12th Grade
7% (610)
High School / GED
47% (4,098)
Some College
19% (1,656)
Associate's Degree
11% (959)
Bachelor's Degree
7% (610)
Master's Degree
5% (436)
Professional Degree
1% (87)
Doctorate Degree
1% (87)
Education Lyon County KY USA
< 9th Grade 2% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 7% 6%
High School / GED 47% 33% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 7% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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