Lyon County, Nevada Demographics 2026
Lyon County, Nevada has a population of 61,680, the 3rd most populous county in Nevada. The median household income is $80,812 and the median home value is $366,100. The poverty rate is 11.7%.
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 | 60,630 | 61,680 | +1.7% |
| Median household income | $73,460 | $80,812 | +10.0% |
| Median home value | $342,600 | $366,100 | +6.9% |
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
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 69 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Lyon County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernley | 24,225 | $89,517 | 12.8% | $366,700 |
| Dayton | 15,781 | $102,819 | 5.2% | $433,200 |
| Silver Springs | 5,060 | $48,944 | 19.7% | $244,400 |
| Yerington | 3,150 | $57,980 | 11.9% | $284,800 |
| Stagecoach | 1,892 | $70,000 | 13.0% | $322,400 |
| Smith Valley | 1,807 | $67,132 | 8.5% | $756,000 |
| Silver City | 118 | $68,056 | 0.0% | $319,000 |
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Population Overview
Lyon County is located in Nevada with a total population of 61,680. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 17 in Nevada. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lyon County is 43.2 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lyon County is $80,812. This is 3% higher than the state median of $78,260. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 7.0%. The median home value is $366,100. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $435,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 60.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Lyon County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (70.4% vs 44.8%). The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.
Education
17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 27.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.9%.
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 Nevada 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, Nevada?
Lyon County has a population of 61,680, making it the 3rd most populous county in Nevada.
What is the median income in Lyon County?
The median household income in Lyon County is $80,812 with a poverty rate of 11.7%.
How many cities are in Lyon County, Nevada?
Lyon County contains 7 Census-designated places.