Population 32,186 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lyon County
Household size in Lyon County
| Period | Lyon County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Lyon County has 2.40 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the center.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.0 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.6 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.9 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Lyon County is 36.9 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.6, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the west.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Lyon County (8.9%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.4% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.0% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.1% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Lyon County than nationally: 42.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 44.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only three of Kansas' 105 counties have a higher share of renters.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Lyon County is close to the national rate: 10.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Lyon County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, 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 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the center 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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $611 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $617 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $714 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $938 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$326 | +$390 | +$606 |
The median renter in Lyon County pays $938 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $326 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.0% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Lyon County than nationally: 26.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the south. Compared with other Kansas counties, though, Lyon County has a higher share of college graduates than most.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.2% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.6% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.0% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Lyon County have finished high school as nationally: 88.0%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Kansas as a whole (91.7%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lyon County has been low: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 6.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 | 2.40 | 36.9 | 8.9% | 42.1% | 10.5% | 1966 | $938 | 26.0% | 88.0% | 1.9% |
| Chase County | 2.11 | 44.9 | 3.6% | 26.7% | 16.3% | 1958 | $775 | 30.8% | 92.3% | 1.0% |
| Marion County | 2.36 | 42.7 | 5.3% | 18.7% | 15.2% | 1956 | $745 | 31.2% | 92.1% | 3.5% |
| Miami County | 2.55 | 42.2 | 10.5% | 21.8% | 5.9% | 1983 | $1,183 | 31.8% | 94.5% | 3.7% |
| McPherson County | 2.36 | 39.5 | 7.0% | 24.5% | 8.2% | 1969 | $883 | 35.0% | 93.2% | 1.8% |
| Rice County | 2.41 | 38.6 | 6.1% | 22.6% | 13.8% | 1957 | $787 | 25.8% | 90.6% | 4.1% |
| Henry County | 2.46 | 43.2 | 12.5% | 25.0% | 14.4% | 1975 | $819 | 16.6% | 90.4% | 4.3% |
| Barton County | 2.42 | 40.9 | 11.8% | 34.8% | 16.7% | 1961 | $787 | 21.3% | 90.2% | 3.7% |
| Benton County | 2.40 | 52.0 | 8.3% | 16.2% | 30.3% | 1984 | $731 | 14.8% | 88.8% | 3.9% |
| Rush County | 2.08 | 45.0 | 6.9% | 22.4% | 17.5% | 1948 | $686 | 20.8% | 90.6% | 3.9% |
| Morgan County | 2.53 | 44.4 | 5.0% | 20.3% | 29.9% | 1982 | $794 | 16.3% | 79.6% | 3.2% |
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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