Population 8,900 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lyon County
Household size in Lyon County
| Period | Lyon County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.04 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.16 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.09 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.16 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Lyon County is a place of small households, averaging 2.16 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.04, even as the national average fell. No other Kentucky county has smaller 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 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.6 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.9 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.7 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.9 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
Lyon County skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has dropped from 48.6 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Lyon County has the oldest population of any Kentucky county.
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 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.0% of households in Lyon County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Lyon County has the lowest share of single-parent households of any Kentucky county.
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 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lyon County is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (43.6%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Few Kentucky counties have a lower share of renters: only 11 of 120.
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 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.9% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.0% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 29.2% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.4% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Lyon County: 26.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. No other Kentucky county has a higher vacancy rate.
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 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Lyon County is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, 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 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $547 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $499 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $640 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $961 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$413 | +$367 | +$606 |
The median renter in Lyon County pays $961 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $413 a month since 2006–10, up 76%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the southeast.
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 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lyon County: 16.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the northwest.
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 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.3% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.9% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.7% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.8% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lyon County is close to the national rate: 88.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 7.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lyon County has been low: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of Kentucky's 120 counties, only nine have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | 2.16 | 47.7 | 6.0% | 19.6% | 26.4% | 1987 | $961 | 16.4% | 88.8% | 2.9% |
| Caldwell County | 2.47 | 44.0 | 12.9% | 29.8% | 18.5% | 1974 | $770 | 17.7% | 90.9% | 3.6% |
| Livingston County | 2.49 | 44.8 | 11.8% | 18.8% | 20.2% | 1980 | $830 | 14.6% | 91.4% | 4.0% |
| McCracken County | 2.44 | 43.2 | 10.2% | 31.1% | 14.8% | 1977 | $974 | 28.0% | 93.5% | 3.4% |
| Massac County | 2.55 | 43.9 | 12.5% | 23.6% | 19.1% | 1975 | $757 | 17.1% | 90.6% | 4.4% |
| Ballard County | 2.37 | 43.9 | 8.2% | 24.0% | 12.8% | 1982 | $789 | 18.4% | 93.7% | 1.5% |
| Pulaski County | 2.49 | 44.6 | 12.8% | 31.8% | 28.1% | 1971 | $679 | 13.7% | 87.0% | 3.4% |
| Alexander County | 2.48 | 49.3 | 10.1% | 22.4% | 33.9% | 1971 | $638 | 12.4% | 88.2% | 5.4% |
| Scott County | 2.53 | 39.6 | 15.4% | 28.9% | 9.0% | 1975 | $898 | 21.4% | 87.1% | 3.0% |
| Warren County | 2.58 | 35.2 | 11.5% | 44.4% | 8.3% | 1991 | $1,076 | 31.2% | 87.4% | 4.3% |
| Edmonson County | 2.41 | 45.9 | 8.2% | 19.9% | 16.3% | 1991 | $770 | 10.8% | 83.4% | 8.0% |
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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