Lyon County, NV Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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F
Population
| 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 Over Time
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% |
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% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 06:00 AM – 06:29 AM , followed by 12:00 AM – 04:59 AM .
| Metric | Lyon County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 26.1 | 22.4 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 10.5% | 13.4% |
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 |
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% |