Lyon County, IA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Lyon County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,087 | 3,182,597 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 20.6 | 56.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.43% | 0.40% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.2 | 36.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 4,444 | 1,299,956 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Lyon County grew by 7.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 12,087 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Lyon County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Lyon County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,540 | $73,286 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.01% | 4.22% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lyon County is about the same as in Iowa.
Housing
| Metric | Lyon County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $269,791 | $143,535 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $802 | $948 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 83.3% | 71.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Lyon County is about 28.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $802 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lyon County spend about 32 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 133 hours, about 5.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lyon County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.9 | 17.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 31.9 | 33.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 133 | 141 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,118 | $4,383 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.0% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,489 | 4,993 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 644 | 606 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Iowa:
Cass County (8.9 min), Sioux County (10.0 min), Carroll County (10.7 min).
Slowest:
Monroe County (27.8 min), Madison County (27.3 min), Harrison County (27.0 min).
The average commute time in Lyon County is 16 minutes, shorter than the 17 minutes in Iowa.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Lyon County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Lyon County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.0% | 27.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.68 | 2.37 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Iowa:
Johnson County (0.4), Dallas County (0.4), Story County (0.4).
Lowest:
Crawford County (0.2), Wayne County (0.2), Louisa County (0.2).
Health
Lyon County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Lyon County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.1 | 79.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.4% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.9% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Iowa:
Johnson County (0.8), Story County (0.8), Winneshiek County (0.8).
Lowest:
Davis County (0.8), Wayne County (0.8), Appanoose County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lyon County, Iowa.
What is the population of Lyon County, Iowa?
The population of Lyon County, Iowa is 12,087, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Lyon County, Iowa?
The population density of Lyon County, Iowa is 20.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Lyon County, Iowa?
The median household income in Lyon County, Iowa is $73,540, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Lyon County, Iowa?
The median home price in Lyon County, Iowa is $269,791, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Lyon County, Iowa?
The unemployment rate in Lyon County, Iowa is 2.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.