Population 12,162 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lyon County
Household size in Lyon County
| Period | Lyon County | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.77 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Lyon County average 2.77 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.58 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only one other Iowa county has larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lyon County
| Period | Lyon County | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.1 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.1 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.3 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
Lyon County is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.1, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has dropped from 39.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lyon County
| Period | Lyon County | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Lyon County: 5.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points, as it has nationally. Of Iowa's 99 counties, only four have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lyon County
Renters in Lyon County
| Period | Lyon County | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lyon County is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 40.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.0 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lyon County
| Period | Lyon County | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Lyon County as nationally: 9.0%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lyon County
| Period | Lyon County | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +6 | +6 |
Lyon County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lyon County
| Period | Lyon County | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $566 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $582 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $659 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $801 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$235 | +$351 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lyon County costs $801 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $235 a month from 2006–10, a 41% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 22.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lyon County
Bachelor's degrees in Lyon County
| Period | Lyon County | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.4% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lyon County: 20.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.4 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lyon County
| Period | Lyon County | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.8% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.9% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.4% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Lyon County: 95.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 8.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Lyon County has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Iowa counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lyon County
| Period | Lyon County | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.7% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.8% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lyon County has been low: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.5 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lyon County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon County | 2.77 | 38.1 | 5.7% | 19.1% | 9.0% | 1967 | $801 | 20.4% | 95.4% | 2.2% |
| Lincoln County | 2.56 | 35.9 | 10.8% | 28.8% | 3.6% | 2002 | $1,270 | 46.6% | 96.8% | 1.5% |
| Osceola County | 2.32 | 45.6 | 10.0% | 22.1% | 8.9% | 1954 | $781 | 17.5% | 88.3% | 3.6% |
| Turner County | 2.47 | 40.9 | 8.2% | 21.0% | 7.7% | 1960 | $772 | 26.7% | 93.2% | 2.1% |
| Dickinson County | 2.04 | 49.0 | 5.3% | 22.5% | 25.3% | 1978 | $956 | 30.6% | 97.0% | 3.1% |
| Emmet County | 2.16 | 43.1 | 9.7% | 20.6% | 11.0% | 1953 | $745 | 16.4% | 89.1% | 1.6% |
| Hutchinson County | 2.45 | 42.1 | 6.8% | 22.7% | 11.3% | 1962 | $710 | 31.3% | 94.2% | 1.3% |
| Douglas County | 2.36 | 43.7 | 3.8% | 23.3% | 14.3% | 1959 | $901 | 25.0% | 90.3% | 0.5% |
| Winnebago County | 2.19 | 42.9 | 10.2% | 29.4% | 9.6% | 1960 | $699 | 26.0% | 94.8% | 3.0% |
| Worth County | 2.30 | 46.0 | 6.6% | 16.8% | 9.7% | 1946 | $796 | 19.0% | 93.6% | 3.8% |
| Mitchell County | 2.30 | 41.5 | 6.1% | 20.0% | 7.1% | 1956 | $733 | 24.7% | 93.1% | 1.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lyon County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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