Lyon County, Nevada Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lyon County is located in Nevada with a total population of 60,630. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 17 in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lyon County is 42.9 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lyon County is $73,460. This is 3% lower than the state median of $75,561. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 6.8%. The median home value is $342,600. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $406,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 59.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lyon County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (71.7% vs 46.0%). The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 8.5%.

Education

17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 27.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.7%.