Lyon County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Name: Lyon County, Kentucky Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Lyon County, Kentucky has a population of 8,900, the 105th most populous county in Kentucky. The median household income is $65,066 and the median home value is $189,500. The poverty rate is 9.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Lyon County Quick Facts

Population 8,900

Median Household Income $65,066

Median Home Value $189,500

Poverty Rate 9.5%

Unemployment Rate 2.9%

Median Age 47.1 years

Homeownership Rate 80.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.6%

High School Graduation 88.8%

Cities/Places 2

Population 8,900 105th of 120

Median Income $65,066 2% higher than state

Poverty Rate 9.5%

Unemployment 2.9%

How Lyon County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	8,831	8,900	+0.8%
Median household income	$64,464	$65,066	+0.9%
Median home value	$183,600	$189,500	+3.2%

Median Household Income

Lyon

$65,066

$63,726

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lyon

$189,500

$205,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.6%

$25K-$50K 19.1%

$50K-$100K 31.0%

$100K+ 30.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.1%

$10K-$15K

3.0%

$15K-$20K

4.9%

$20K-$25K

6.6%

$25K-$30K

2.4%

$30K-$35K

5.2%

$35K-$40K

5.1%

$40K-$45K

2.8%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

5.1%

$60K-$75K

14.1%

$75K-$100K

11.8%

$100K-$125K

9.6%

$125K-$150K

6.0%

$150K-$200K

6.8%

$200K+

7.9%

Employment

2.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

42.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.4%

Renter 19.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $747/mo 13.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

13.6%

18-34

21.1%

35-54

25.2%

55-74

31.0%

75+

9.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 33 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lyon County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Eddyville	2,897	$55,625	8.9%	$188,400
Kuttawa	588	$78,214	10.3%	$292,200

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Population Overview

Lyon County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 8,900. It is the 105th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lyon County is 47.1 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 13.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lyon County is $65,066. This is 2% higher than the state median of $63,726. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.5%. This is 41% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $189,500. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $205,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Lyon County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lyon County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 6.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 5.0%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Lyon County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kentucky and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lyon County, Kentucky?

Lyon County has a population of 8,900, making it the 105th most populous county in Kentucky.

What is the median income in Lyon County?

The median household income in Lyon County is $65,066 with a poverty rate of 9.5%.

How many cities are in Lyon County, Kentucky?

Lyon County contains 2 Census-designated places.