Population 61,680 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lyon County
Household size in Lyon County
| Period | Lyon County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.89 | 2.73 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.80 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.24 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Lyon County average 2.65 people, the same as the country as a whole. The typical household here is smaller than in Nevada overall, where it has 2.73 people. Household size has dropped from 2.89 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.7 | 39.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.0 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Lyon County is 44.0 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southeast.
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 | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Lyon County (11.2%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Nevada overall (12.8%). The single-parent share has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.8% | 39.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.1% | 44.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.3% | 43.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 40.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | +0.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lyon County is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (34.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 14.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 14.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.3 pts | −5.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Lyon County than nationally: 7.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 11.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Nevada county has a lower 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 | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1990 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1991 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1992 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1995 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Lyon County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1996, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southeast. Of Nevada's 17 counties, only two have newer homes.
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 | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $930 | $1,199 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $950 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,079 | $1,276 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,439 | $1,787 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$509 | +$587 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lyon County costs $1,439 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $509 a month from 2006–10, a 55% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the northeast.
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 | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 22.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 22.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lyon County: 16.6% 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 3.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.1% | 84.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.0% | 84.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.0% | 86.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.8% | 87.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lyon County is close to the national rate: 87.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 9.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 11.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Lyon County: 6.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Still, the rate is lower than in Nevada overall (6.9%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 7.2 points, as it has nationally.
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 | 2.65 | 44.0 | 11.2% | 23.3% | 7.0% | 1996 | $1,439 | 16.6% | 87.8% | 6.2% |
| Storey County | 2.17 | 53.6 | 7.6% | 3.9% | 7.1% | 1985 | $1,019 | 31.4% | 90.4% | 6.1% |
| Churchill County | 2.73 | 41.0 | 8.2% | 30.1% | 15.4% | 1988 | $1,292 | 16.9% | 92.1% | 5.9% |
| Nevada County | 2.40 | 50.2 | 8.1% | 24.5% | 15.9% | 1982 | $1,836 | 41.0% | 94.4% | 5.5% |
| Mendocino County | 2.64 | 44.3 | 11.4% | 38.3% | 15.9% | 1977 | $1,445 | 24.5% | 86.4% | 9.4% |
| White Pine County | 2.20 | 43.8 | 9.4% | 24.6% | 17.6% | 1964 | $943 | 13.1% | 86.8% | 6.6% |
| Millard County | 3.00 | 34.7 | 9.3% | 18.2% | 14.3% | 1973 | $861 | 24.2% | 91.8% | 5.3% |
| Sanpete County | 3.09 | 33.4 | 8.3% | 25.7% | 13.1% | 1980 | $980 | 23.7% | 92.1% | 4.9% |
| Emery County | 2.91 | 37.3 | 9.2% | 19.9% | 16.3% | 1979 | $730 | 18.9% | 94.7% | 3.6% |
| Pitkin County | 1.86 | 47.8 | 4.0% | 37.2% | 23.5% | 1986 | $1,864 | 61.5% | 96.3% | 2.7% |
| Lake County | 2.50 | 37.9 | 9.2% | 24.4% | 22.7% | 1965 | $1,254 | 49.0% | 93.5% | 1.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Waller County, TX · Carroll County, NH · Carson City, NV · Carter County, TN · Carteret County, NC · Colbert County, AL · Columbia County, OR · Darlington County, SC · Dearborn County, IN · St. Mary Parish, LA
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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