Lyon County, Minnesota Demographics 2026
Lyon County, Minnesota has a population of 25,503, the 42nd most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $75,303 and the median home value is $200,700. The poverty rate is 12.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Lyon County Quick Facts
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 | 25,498 | 25,503 | +0.0% |
| Median household income | $72,761 | $75,303 | +3.5% |
| Median home value | $193,100 | $200,700 | +3.9% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Lyon County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 13,896 | $68,566 | 16.9% | $210,300 |
| Tracy | 2,057 | $67,788 | 9.9% | $113,400 |
| Minneota | 1,594 | $74,091 | 6.8% | $161,300 |
| Cottonwood | 1,061 | $97,500 | 7.1% | $176,200 |
| Balaton | 551 | $54,688 | 17.7% | $94,000 |
| Ghent | 439 | $94,000 | 7.3% | $150,000 |
| Lynd | 428 | $79,167 | 3.5% | $187,500 |
| Russell | 346 | $57,083 | 5.6% | $107,600 |
| Taunton | 128 | $45,313 | 25.8% | $76,900 |
| Garvin | 114 | $43,438 | 30.7% | $66,100 |
| Florence | 25 | $64,583 | 16.0% | $150,000 |
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Population Overview
Lyon County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 25,503. It is the 42nd most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lyon County is 37.4 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lyon County is $75,303. This is 15% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $200,700. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Lyon County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Lyon County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.9%. The Black or African American population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 7.0%.
Education
31.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.4%.
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 Minnesota 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, Minnesota?
Lyon County has a population of 25,503, making it the 42nd most populous county in Minnesota.
What is the median income in Lyon County?
The median household income in Lyon County is $75,303 with a poverty rate of 12.2%.
How many cities are in Lyon County, Minnesota?
Lyon County contains 11 Census-designated places.