Lyon County, Iowa
Lyon County is home to 12,162 people. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Iowa rate (11.1%). The median household income is $76,746.
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| Measure | Value | Iowa | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,162 | 3,210,507 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $76,746 | $75,059 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 5.3% | 11.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 5.0% | 12.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 4.0% | 5.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.4% | 31.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $230,000 | $208,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $843 | $972 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 28.8% | 43.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.0% | 5.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 38.2 years | 38.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- O'Brien County
- Osceola County
- Sioux County
- Nobles County, Minnesota
- Rock County, Minnesota
- Lincoln County, South Dakota
- Minnehaha County, South Dakota
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.