Lyon County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lyon County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 8,831. It is the 105th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lyon County is 47.8 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 13.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lyon County is $64,464. This is 3% higher than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.6%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $183,600. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Lyon County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lyon County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 6.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 4.7%.

Education

16.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.1%.