Lyon County, NV 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 | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 61,051 | 3,186,464 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 30.1 | 28.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.25% | 1.47% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.7 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 23,419 | 1,183,135 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Lyon County grew by 19.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 60,625 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Lyon County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Lyon County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,773 | $75,608 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.03% | 5.06% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% | 6.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lyon County is about 2% lower than in Nevada.
Housing
| Metric | Lyon County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $317,033 | $338,659 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,259 | $1,488 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.6% | 59.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Lyon County is about 21.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,259 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lyon County spend about 52 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 218 hours, about 9.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lyon County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.1 | 22.4 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 52.2 | 44.8 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 218 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,746 | $5,782 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 10.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,539 | 6,563 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 553 | 1,402 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Nevada:
Esmeralda County (7.8 min), Mineral County (10.7 min), Lincoln County (11.0 min).
Slowest:
Storey County (32.2 min), Lyon County (26.1 min), Clark County (23.0 min).
The average commute time in Lyon County is 26 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Nevada.
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 F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Lyon County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.0% | 24.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | 2.62 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Nevada:
Douglas County (0.3), Storey County (0.3), Washoe County (0.3).
Lowest:
Eureka County (0.2), Nye County (0.2), Pershing County (0.2).
Health
Lyon County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Lyon County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 78.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.0% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.8% | 20.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Nevada:
Washoe County (0.8), Douglas County (0.8), Storey County (0.8).
Lowest:
Nye County (0.8), Mineral County (0.8), Lyon County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lyon County, Nevada.
What is the population of Lyon County, Nevada?
The population of Lyon County, Nevada is 61,051, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Lyon County, Nevada?
The population density of Lyon County, Nevada is 30.1 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, Nevada?
The median household income in Lyon County, Nevada is $73,773, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Lyon County, Nevada?
The median home price in Lyon County, Nevada is $317,033, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Lyon County, Nevada?
The unemployment rate in Lyon County, Nevada is 6.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.