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Lyon County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Lyon County, Minnesota has a population of 25,498, the 41st most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $72,761 and the median home value is $193,100. The poverty rate is 12.5%.

Lyon County Quick Facts

Population 25,498
Median Household Income $72,761
Median Home Value $193,100
Poverty Rate 12.5%
Unemployment Rate 3.4%
Median Age 37.3 years
Homeownership Rate 70.5%
Affordability Ratio 2.7x
Bachelor's Degree+ 28.6%
High School Graduation 91.8%
Cities/Places 11
Population 25,498 41st of 87
Median Income $72,761 17% lower state
Poverty Rate 12.5%
Unemployment 3.4%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.4% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9% | National: 5.2%
67.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.5%
Renter 29.4%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.7x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

32out of 100
Low Diversity

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

State average: 40 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Lyon County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Marshall city13,880$64,63616.9%$198,900
Tracy city1,869$60,6829.5%$110,900
Minneota city1,531$72,3965.6%$158,100
Cottonwood city1,120$90,7508.2%$180,200
Lynd city570$79,37532.9%$170,000
Balaton city544$54,09113.3%$85,000
Ghent city455$72,5007.0%$154,700
Russell city323$62,1434.6%$101,700
Taunton city140$46,87520.0%$74,600
Garvin city90$41,00023.3%$50,000
Florence city29$42,50013.8%$158,300

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Population Overview

Lyon County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 25,498. It is the 41st most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lyon County is 37.3 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lyon County is $72,761. This is 17% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.5%. This is 35% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $193,100. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $305,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Lyon County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lyon County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.4%. The Black or African American population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 6.7%.

Education

28.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.8%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lyon County, Minnesota?

Lyon County has a population of 25,498, making it the 41st most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Lyon County?

The median household income in Lyon County is $72,761 with a poverty rate of 12.5%.

How many cities are in Lyon County, Minnesota?

Lyon County contains 11 Census-designated places.