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 25,352.

  • The median home value in Lyon County is $198,932.

  • The median income in Lyon County is $68,919.

  • The median rent in Lyon County is $718.

  • The unemployment rate in Lyon County is 3.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Lyon County is 12.4%.

  • The average high in Lyon County is 65.0° and there are 65.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lyon County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lyon County

Marshall, MN Population 13,647

Tracy, MN Population 2,006

Minneota, MN Population 1,420

Cottonwood, MN Population 1,150

Balaton, MN Population 548

Lynd, MN Population 527

Ghent, MN Population 457

Russell, MN Population 304

Taunton, MN Population 169

Garvin, MN Population 96

Florence, MN Population 14

Map Of Lyon County

Lyon County, MN Weather

  • The average high in Lyon County is 65.0°.

  • There are 67.57 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 65.0 inches of rain each year with 14.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:08 hours of sun each day in Lyon County.

StatLyon County
Mean High65.0
Nice Days67.57
Rainfall65.0
Snowfall14.6
Sunny_hours5:08
65.0°
Average High
65.0
Inches of Rain

Lyon County Photos

Marshall Mn
Source: Wikipedia User Jon Platek | CC BY-SA 3.0

Lyon County Demographics

Population over time in Lyon County

The current population in Lyon County is 25,352. The population has decreased -1.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 25,477 -0.9%
2021 25,696 -0.2%
2020 25,758 -

Gender in Lyon County

  • Lyon County is 50.6% female with 12,833 female residents.

  • Lyon County is 49.4% male with 12,519 male residents.

Female
50.6% (12,833)
Male
49.4% (12,519)
Gender Lyon County MN USA
Female 50.6% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 49.4% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lyon County

Lyon County is:

  • 82.2% White with 20,845 White residents.

  • 2.9% African American with 731 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 10 American Indian residents.

  • 4.9% Asian with 1,233 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 1 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 35 Other residents.

  • 2.2% Two Or More with 563 Two Or More residents.

  • 7.6% Hispanic with 1,934 Hispanic residents.

White
82.2% (20,845)
African American
2.9% (731)
American Indian
0.0% (10)
Asian
4.9% (1,233)
Hawaiian
0.0% (1)
Other
0.1% (35)
Two Or More
2.2% (563)
Hispanic
7.6% (1,934)

Table: Lyon County By Race

Race Lyon County MN USA
White 82.2% 77.7% 58.9%
African American 2.9% 6.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 4.9% 5.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.2% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 7.6% 5.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Lyon County, Minnesota

  • 5.7% of households in Lyon County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.4% of households in Lyon County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Lyon County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Lyon County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Lyon County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.7% of households in Lyon County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.3% of households in Lyon County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.1% of households in Lyon County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Lyon County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.7% of households in Lyon County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.7% (1,445)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.4% (1,124)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.2% (1,813)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.5% (2,163)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.8% (2,488)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.7% (4,743)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.3% (3,617)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.1% (4,593)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.6% (1,923)
$200,000 or more
5.7% (1,438)
Income Lyon County MN USA
Less than $10,000 5.7% 3.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.4% 3.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.2% 5.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.5% 6.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.8% 9.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.7% 16.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.3% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.1% 19.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.6% 10.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.7% 11.9% 11.4%

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

  • 3.0% of adults in Lyon County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Lyon County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Lyon County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Lyon County completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Lyon County completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% 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.

  • 2.0% of adults in Lyon County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (760)
9-12th Grade
4% (1,014)
High School / GED
28% (7,098)
Some College
24% (6,084)
Associate's Degree
13% (3,295)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (5,070)
Master's Degree
5% (1,267)
Professional Degree
1% (253)
Doctorate Degree
2% (507)
Education Lyon County MN USA
< 9th Grade 3% 1% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 6%
High School / GED 28% 24% 26%
Some College 24% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 13% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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