Lyon County, NV

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Lyon County Overview

59,435
TOTAL POPULATION
30,802
MALE POPULATION
28,633
FEMALE POPULATION
107.58
MALES / 100 FEMALES
92.96
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,330
PER CAPITA INCOME
$84,189
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$70,026
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
34.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
65.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,712
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
28,456
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lyon County Area Codes

Race in Lyon County

The most populous races in Lyon County are White / Caucasian (46,703 | 78.6%), Hispanic or Latino (11,216 | 18.9%), and Two or more Races (5,901 | 9.9%).
Race in Lyon County
Race# Population% Population
Asian8601.5%
Black / African American5630.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific480.1%
Hispanic or Latino11,21618.9%
Native / Alaskan1,4722.5%
White / Caucasian46,70378.6%
Two or more Races5,9019.9%
Some other Race3,8886.5%
Total59,435100.0%

Ancestry in Lyon County

The most populous ancestries reported in Lyon County are Mexican (9,057 | 15.2%), German (8,384 | 14.1%), Irish (6,699 | 11.3%), English (6,623 | 11.1%), and Italian (3,242 | 5.4%), together accounting for 57.2% of all Lyon County residents.
Ancestry in Lyon County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African280.1%
Alaska Native110.0%
Alaskan Athabascan1030.2%
Alsatian80.0%
American2,5354.3%
Apache150.0%
Arab690.1%
Argentinean300.1%
Austrian840.1%
Basque280.1%
Belgian500.1%
Belizean70.0%
Bhutanese1950.3%
Blackfeet150.0%
British2270.4%
Burmese2460.4%
Cambodian230.0%
Canadian2080.4%
Central American8291.4%
Central American Indian1400.2%
Cherokee2390.4%
Chickasaw2210.4%
Chippewa360.1%
Choctaw1790.3%
Colombian290.1%
Comanche30.0%
Cuban2860.5%
Czech1390.2%
Czechoslovakian460.1%
Danish8451.4%
Delaware530.1%
Dominican480.1%
Dutch8801.5%
Eastern European1880.3%
English6,62311.1%
Estonian600.1%
European2,7624.6%
Finnish1410.2%
French1,3302.2%
French Canadian2310.4%
German8,38414.1%
Greek1070.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro130.0%
Guatemalan2800.5%
Hungarian1190.2%
Indian (Asian)3250.5%
Iranian230.0%
Irish6,69911.3%
Iroquois100.0%
Italian3,2425.4%
Jamaican460.1%
Korean7381.2%
Laotian110.0%
Latvian80.0%
Lebanese400.1%
Lithuanian120.0%
Mexican9,05715.2%
Mexican American Indian1190.2%
Native Hawaiian1430.2%
Navajo620.1%
Nicaraguan1460.3%
Northern European780.1%
Norwegian1,4252.4%
Paiute8001.3%
Pakistani20.0%
Peruvian500.1%
Polish6961.2%
Portuguese5771.0%
Puerto Rican2280.4%
Russian5801.0%
Salvadoran3770.6%
Samoan380.1%
Scandinavian3580.6%
Scotch-Irish8871.5%
Scottish1,0031.7%
Shoshone1210.2%
Sioux1450.2%
Slavic70.0%
Slovak410.1%
Slovene140.0%
South American1090.2%
Spaniard2490.4%
Spanish2740.5%
Spanish American110.0%
Sri Lankan190.0%
Subsaharan African280.1%
Swedish6971.2%
Swiss2020.3%
Thai360.1%
Tlingit-Haida280.1%
Tongan100.0%
Ukrainian220.0%
Welsh3300.6%
Yugoslavian1740.3%
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Immigrants in Lyon County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lyon County came from Latin America (3,099 | 5.2%), Central America (3,023 | 5.1%), Mexico (2,660 | 4.5%), Asia (608 | 1.0%), and Europe (318 | 0.5%), together accounting for 16.3% of all Lyon County residents.
Immigrants in Lyon County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa110.0%
Armenia130.0%
Asia6081.0%
Belarus110.0%
Canada1190.2%
Central America3,0235.1%
China1270.2%
Colombia140.0%
Czechoslovakia140.0%
Eastern Africa60.0%
Eastern Asia2440.4%
Eastern Europe470.1%
Egypt50.0%
El Salvador1620.3%
England540.1%
Europe3180.5%
France290.1%
Germany1070.2%
Guatemala1330.2%
Hong Kong220.0%
India180.0%
Indonesia110.0%
Iran230.0%
Korea1170.2%
Latin America3,0995.2%
Malaysia430.1%
Mexico2,6604.5%
Netherlands60.0%
Nicaragua680.1%
Northern Africa50.0%
Northern Europe1220.2%
Norway220.0%
Pakistan360.1%
Peru620.1%
Philippines1550.3%
Poland220.0%
South America760.1%
South Central Asia770.1%
South Eastern Asia2740.5%
Switzerland70.0%
Taiwan230.0%
Thailand10.0%
Vietnam640.1%
Western Asia130.0%
Western Europe1490.3%
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Sex and Age in Lyon County

Sex and Age in Lyon County

The most populous age groups in Lyon County are 55 to 59 Years (2,417 | 7.9%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (2,344 | 8.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lyon County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,598 (5.2%)1,520 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years1,967 (6.4%)1,648 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Years1,830 (5.9%)1,739 (6.1%)
15 to 19 Years1,661 (5.4%)1,646 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years1,418 (4.6%)1,354 (4.7%)
25 to 29 Years1,965 (6.4%)1,693 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Years2,132 (6.9%)1,822 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years1,785 (5.8%)1,869 (6.5%)
40 to 44 Years2,114 (6.9%)1,574 (5.5%)
45 to 49 Years1,686 (5.5%)1,578 (5.5%)
50 to 54 Years1,864 (6.0%)1,686 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years2,417 (7.9%)1,835 (6.4%)
60 to 64 Years2,086 (6.8%)2,344 (8.2%)
65 to 69 Years2,056 (6.7%)2,178 (7.6%)
70 to 74 Years1,978 (6.4%)1,822 (6.4%)
75 to 79 Years1,102 (3.6%)1,044 (3.6%)
80 to 84 Years783 (2.5%)800 (2.8%)
85 Years and over360 (1.2%)481 (1.7%)
Total30,802 (100.0%)28,633 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lyon County

Median Family Size in Lyon County

The median family size in Lyon County is 3.06 persons per family, with married-couple families (11,730 | 75.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.1 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,504 | 9.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.83 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lyon County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple11,730 (75.7%)3.10
Single Male/Father1,504 (9.7%)2.83
Single Female/Mother2,269 (14.6%)3.01
Total Families15,503 (100.0%)3.06

Median Household Size in Lyon County

The median household size in Lyon County is 2.54 persons per household, with single female/mother households (2,269 | 9.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.38 persons per household. non-family households (7,787 | 33.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lyon County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple11,730 (50.4%)3.15
Single Male/Father1,504 (6.5%)3.24
Single Female/Mother2,269 (9.7%)3.38
Non-family7,787 (33.4%)1.25
Total Households23,290 (100.0%)2.54

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lyon County

Out of a total of 23,290 households in Lyon County, 15,503 (66.6%) are family households, while 7,787 (33.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 7,014, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 6,030.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lyon County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-6,030 (25.9%)
2-Person Households7,014 (30.1%)1,648 (7.1%)
3-Person Households2,734 (11.7%)87 (0.4%)
4-Person Households3,237 (13.9%)22 (0.1%)
5-Person Households1,750 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households552 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households216 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total15,503 (66.6%)7,787 (33.4%)

Female Fertility in Lyon County

Fertility by Age in Lyon County

Average fertility rate in Lyon County is 88.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 155.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lyon County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years757 (72.7%)155.0
35 to 50 years285 (27.4%)54.0
Total1,042 (100.0%)88.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lyon County

68.3% of women with births (1,042) in Lyon County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 35.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 22.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lyon County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years492 (65.0%)265 (35.0%)
35 to 50 years220 (77.2%)65 (22.8%)
Total712 (68.3%)330 (31.7%)

Fertility by Education in Lyon County

Average fertility rate in Lyon County is 88.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 113.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 37.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 41.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lyon County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School106 (10.2%)46.0
High School Diploma427 (41.0%)113.0
College or Associate's Degree381 (36.6%)89.0
Bachelor's Degree120 (11.5%)98.0
Graduate Degree8 (0.8%)37.0
Total1,042 (100.0%)88.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lyon County

31.7% of women with births in Lyon County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 46.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lyon County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School70 (66.0%)36 (34.0%)
High School Diploma228 (53.4%)199 (46.6%)
College or Associate's Degree292 (76.6%)89 (23.4%)
Bachelor's Degree114 (95.0%)6 (5.0%)
Graduate Degree8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total712 (68.3%)330 (31.7%)

Income in Lyon County

Income Overview in Lyon County

Per Capita Income in Lyon County is $36,330, while median incomes of families and households are $84,189 and $70,026 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income59,435$36,330
Median Family Income15,503$84,189
Mean Family Income15,503$97,376
Median Household Income23,290$70,026
Mean Household Income23,290$88,275
Income Deficit15,503$12,712
Wage / Income Gap (%)59,43534.75%
Wage / Income Gap ($)59,43565.25¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index59,4350.42

Earnings by Sex in Lyon County

Average Earnings in Lyon County are $41,417, $50,276 for men and $32,806 for women, a difference of 34.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Lyon County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male16,330 (55.5%)$50,276
Female13,078 (44.5%)$32,806
Total29,408 (100.0%)$41,417

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lyon County

The most common earnings brackets in Lyon County are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (2,066 | 12.7%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (1,159 | 8.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lyon County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less555 (3.4%)701 (5.4%)
$2,500 to $4,999422 (2.6%)542 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499294 (1.8%)452 (3.5%)
$7,500 to $9,999375 (2.3%)279 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $12,499501 (3.1%)612 (4.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999354 (2.2%)527 (4.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499226 (1.4%)446 (3.4%)
$17,500 to $19,999314 (1.9%)382 (2.9%)
$20,000 to $22,499345 (2.1%)363 (2.8%)
$22,500 to $24,999503 (3.1%)650 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999600 (3.7%)1,051 (8.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,143 (7.0%)893 (6.8%)
$35,000 to $39,999908 (5.6%)871 (6.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999774 (4.7%)721 (5.5%)
$45,000 to $49,999804 (4.9%)689 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $54,999944 (5.8%)629 (4.8%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,930 (11.8%)965 (7.4%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,573 (9.6%)377 (2.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,066 (12.7%)1,159 (8.9%)
$100,000+1,699 (10.4%)769 (5.9%)
Total16,330 (100.0%)13,078 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lyon County

Average earnings in Lyon County are $54,672 for men and $36,090 for women, a difference of 34.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $83,088, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $41,818. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $63,381, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $26,199.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lyon County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$41,818$26,199
High School Diploma$54,151$28,311
College or Associate's Degree$57,446$39,904
Bachelor's Degree$56,818$51,841
Graduate Degree$83,088$63,381
Total$54,672$36,090

Family Income in Lyon County

Family Income Brackets in Lyon County

According to the Lyon County family income data, there are 3,705 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.9% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 310 families (2.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Lyon County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004963.2%
$10,000 to $14,9993572.3%
$15,000 to $24,9993102.0%
$25,000 to $34,9999926.4%
$35,000 to $49,9991,4119.1%
$50,000 to $74,9993,31821.4%
$75,000 to $99,9992,76017.8%
$100,000 to $149,9993,70523.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991,2878.3%
$200,000+8845.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lyon County

6-person families (555 | 3.6%) account for the highest median family income in Lyon County with $103,021 per family, while 2-person families (7,547 | 48.7%) have the highest median income of $37,730 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lyon County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families7,547 (48.7%)$75,461
3-Person Families3,047 (19.7%)$82,303
4-Person Families2,819 (18.2%)$96,450
5-Person Families1,407 (9.1%)$99,766
6-Person Families555 (3.6%)$103,021
7+ Person Families128 (0.8%)$87,717
Total15,503 (100.0%)$84,189

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lyon County

The median family income in Lyon County is $84,189, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,513) having the highest median family income of $122,214, while families with no earners (3,161) have the lowest median family income of $56,969, accounting for 9.8% and 20.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lyon County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners3,161 (20.4%)$56,969
1 Earner5,316 (34.3%)$68,035
2 Earners5,513 (35.6%)$103,152
3+ Earners1,513 (9.8%)$122,214
Total15,503 (100.0%)$84,189

Household Income in Lyon County

Household Income Brackets in Lyon County

With 4,821 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Lyon County, accounting for 20.7% of all households. In contrast, only 769 households (3.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Lyon County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,2815.5%
$10,000 to $14,9997693.3%
$15,000 to $24,9991,2115.2%
$25,000 to $34,9991,7937.7%
$35,000 to $49,9992,79512.0%
$50,000 to $74,9994,42519.0%
$75,000 to $99,9993,35414.4%
$100,000 to $149,9994,82120.7%
$150,000 to $199,9991,6777.2%
$200,000+1,1645.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lyon County

The median household income in Lyon County is $70,026, with the highest median household income of $90,000 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 7,186 households (30.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $47,566, with 594 households (2.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lyon County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years594 (2.5%)$47,566
25 to 44 Years7,186 (30.8%)$90,000
45 to 64 Years7,646 (32.8%)$78,682
65+ Years7,864 (33.8%)$50,308
Total23,290 (100.0%)$70,026

Poverty in Lyon County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lyon County

With 9.1% poverty level for males and 11.6% for females among the residents of Lyon County, 6 to 11 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 355 males (14.8%) and 102 females (23.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lyon County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years163 (10.4%)261 (17.2%)
5 Years11 (3.4%)102 (23.5%)
6 to 11 Years355 (14.8%)314 (16.5%)
12 to 14 Years45 (4.5%)68 (7.3%)
15 Years4 (1.3%)40 (7.8%)
16 and 17 Years51 (6.6%)58 (11.0%)
18 to 24 Years223 (11.2%)199 (10.3%)
25 to 34 Years339 (8.3%)293 (8.4%)
35 to 44 Years296 (7.6%)427 (12.4%)
45 to 54 Years143 (4.0%)248 (7.6%)
55 to 64 Years465 (10.4%)533 (12.8%)
65 to 74 Years487 (12.1%)615 (15.4%)
75 Years and over219 (9.8%)155 (6.7%)
Total2,801 (9.1%)3,313 (11.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lyon County

According to the poverty statistics in Lyon County, males aged 15 years and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 98.7% of males and 93.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lyon County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,411 (89.6%)1,254 (82.8%)
5 Years314 (96.6%)332 (76.5%)
6 to 11 Years2,042 (85.2%)1,590 (83.5%)
12 to 14 Years952 (95.5%)866 (92.7%)
15 Years292 (98.7%)475 (92.2%)
16 and 17 Years719 (93.4%)469 (89.0%)
18 to 24 Years1,774 (88.8%)1,738 (89.7%)
25 to 34 Years3,732 (91.7%)3,216 (91.6%)
35 to 44 Years3,593 (92.4%)3,006 (87.6%)
45 to 54 Years3,407 (96.0%)3,008 (92.4%)
55 to 64 Years4,007 (89.6%)3,646 (87.3%)
65 to 74 Years3,547 (87.9%)3,385 (84.6%)
75 Years and over2,026 (90.2%)2,155 (93.3%)
Total27,816 (90.8%)25,140 (88.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lyon County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lyon County show that 4.5% or 527 of the total 11,730 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 27.5%, comprising of 14 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.1%, which includes 75 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lyon County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children6,720 (95.3%)332 (4.7%)
1 or 2 Children3,513 (97.9%)75 (2.1%)
3 or 4 Children933 (89.8%)106 (10.2%)
5 or more Children37 (72.6%)14 (27.5%)
Total11,203 (95.5%)527 (4.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lyon County

According to the poverty data in Lyon County, 16.9% or 254 single-father households and 16.2% or 367 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 47 households (67.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 111 households (39.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lyon County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children107 (15.9%)60 (7.2%)
1 or 2 Children100 (14.0%)196 (17.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)111 (39.4%)
5 or more Children47 (67.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total254 (16.9%)367 (16.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lyon County

The poverty data for Lyon County shows that 527 of the married-couple family households (4.5%) and 621 of the single-parent households (16.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (27.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 47 household (67.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lyon County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children332 (4.7%)167 (11.1%)
1 or 2 Children75 (2.1%)296 (15.8%)
3 or 4 Children106 (10.2%)111 (34.1%)
5 or more Children14 (27.5%)47 (67.1%)
Total527 (4.5%)621 (16.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Lyon County

Employment by Class of Employer in Lyon County

Among the 25,834 employed individuals in Lyon County, private company employees (18,888 | 73.1%), local government employees (1,953 | 7.6%), and state government employees (1,625 | 6.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lyon County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees18,88873.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6762.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,1454.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations8443.3%
Local Government Employees1,9537.6%
State Government Employees1,6256.3%
Federal Government Employees6942.7%
Unpaid Family Workers90.0%
Total25,834100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lyon County

According to the labor force statistics for Lyon County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (48,313), 58.9% or 28,456 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.2% or 2,049 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 86.4% or 3,161 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.1% or 383 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lyon County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,286 (51.7%)109 (8.5%)
20 to 24 Years2,376 (85.7%)383 (16.1%)
25 to 29 Years3,161 (86.4%)288 (9.1%)
30 to 34 Years3,270 (82.7%)160 (4.9%)
35 to 44 Years6,087 (82.9%)420 (6.9%)
45 to 54 Years5,349 (78.5%)219 (4.1%)
55 to 59 Years2,840 (66.8%)199 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years2,033 (45.9%)167 (8.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,800 (22.4%)88 (4.9%)
75 Years and over279 (6.1%)6 (2.2%)
Total28,456 (58.9%)2,049 (7.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lyon County

According to labor force statistics for Lyon County, 74.7% of individuals (22,746) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (30,450) are in the labor force, with 6.4% or 1,456 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 83.5% or 3,685 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.1% or 579 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lyon County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2,242 (56.4%)215 (5.4%)
High School Diploma7,151 (71.6%)809 (8.1%)
College / Associate Degree9,659 (80.0%)628 (5.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,685 (83.5%)304 (6.9%)
Total22,746 (74.7%)1,949 (6.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lyon County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lyon County are Management (2,440 | 9.3%), Community & Social Service (1,649 | 6.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (1,101 | 4.2%), Business & Financial (996 | 3.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (954 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lyon County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lyon County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (79.9%), Computers & Mathematics (77.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (74.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (97.9%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (85.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (85.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lyon County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,349 (55.3%)1,091 (44.7%)
Business & Financial575 (57.7%)421 (42.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science816 (74.1%)285 (25.9%)
Computers & Mathematics338 (77.9%)96 (22.1%)
Architecture & Engineering465 (79.9%)117 (20.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science13 (15.3%)72 (84.7%)
Community & Social Service 387 (23.5%)1,262 (76.5%)
Education, Arts & Media132 (35.5%)240 (64.5%)
Legal Services & Support20 (16.4%)102 (83.6%)
Education Instruction & Library206 (21.6%)748 (78.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment29 (14.4%)172 (85.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating133 (14.9%)762 (85.1%)
Health Technologists11 (2.1%)518 (97.9%)
Total (Category)3,260 (46.0%)3,821 (54.0%)
Total (Overall)14,753 (56.2%)11,474 (43.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lyon County are Food Preparation & Serving (1,809 | 6.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (942 | 3.6%), Security & Protection (879 | 3.4%), Personal Care & Service (785 | 3.0%), and Healthcare Support (717 | 2.7%).
Services Occupations in Lyon County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lyon County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (87.7%), Security & Protection (77.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (63.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (92.7%), Healthcare Support (90.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (58.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lyon County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support71 (9.9%)646 (90.1%)
Security & Protection680 (77.4%)199 (22.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention238 (63.5%)137 (36.5%)
Law Enforcement442 (87.7%)62 (12.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving759 (42.0%)1,050 (58.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance596 (63.3%)346 (36.7%)
Personal Care & Service57 (7.3%)728 (92.7%)
Total (Category)2,163 (42.1%)2,969 (57.9%)
Total (Overall)14,753 (56.2%)11,474 (43.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lyon County are Office & Administration (3,066 | 11.7%), and Sales & Related (2,312 | 8.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lyon County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lyon County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,336 (57.8%)976 (42.2%)
Office & Administration819 (26.7%)2,247 (73.3%)
Total (Category)2,155 (40.1%)3,223 (59.9%)
Total (Overall)14,753 (56.2%)11,474 (43.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lyon County are Construction & Extraction (1,941 | 7.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,320 | 5.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (109 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lyon County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lyon County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry100 (91.7%)9 (8.3%)
Construction & Extraction1,831 (94.3%)110 (5.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,201 (91.0%)119 (9.0%)
Total (Category)3,132 (92.9%)238 (7.1%)
Total (Overall)14,753 (56.2%)11,474 (43.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lyon County are Production (2,274 | 8.7%), Material Moving (1,789 | 6.8%), and Transportation (1,203 | 4.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lyon County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lyon County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,688 (74.2%)586 (25.8%)
Transportation1,056 (87.8%)147 (12.2%)
Material Moving1,299 (72.6%)490 (27.4%)
Total (Category)4,043 (76.8%)1,223 (23.2%)
Total (Overall)14,753 (56.2%)11,474 (43.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lyon County

Employment Industries in Lyon County

The major employment industries in Lyon County include Manufacturing (4,012 | 15.3%), Retail Trade (3,122 | 11.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,441 | 9.3%), Construction (2,032 | 7.7%), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,796 | 6.9%).
Employment Industries in Lyon County

Employment Industries by Sex in Lyon County

The Lyon County industries that see more men than women are Construction (93.6%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (87.5%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (81.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (84.2%), Finance & Insurance (78.0%), and Educational Services (68.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lyon County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting232 (81.1%)54 (18.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction453 (87.5%)65 (12.6%)
Construction1,902 (93.6%)130 (6.4%)
Manufacturing2,996 (74.7%)1,016 (25.3%)
Wholesale Trade620 (66.6%)311 (33.4%)
Retail Trade1,851 (59.3%)1,271 (40.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,291 (80.5%)312 (19.5%)
Utilities80 (69.6%)35 (30.4%)
Information158 (57.5%)117 (42.5%)
Finance & Insurance122 (22.0%)433 (78.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing252 (44.9%)309 (55.1%)
Professional & Scientific630 (44.7%)780 (55.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support608 (64.1%)341 (35.9%)
Educational Services489 (31.3%)1,072 (68.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance387 (15.9%)2,054 (84.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation540 (42.5%)729 (57.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services746 (41.5%)1,050 (58.5%)
Public Administration876 (51.9%)813 (48.1%)
Total14,753 (56.2%)11,474 (43.8%)

Education in Lyon County

School Enrollment in Lyon County

The most common levels of schooling among the 12,000 students in Lyon County are middle school (2,882 | 24.0%), elementary school (2,797 | 23.3%), and high school (2,688 | 22.4%).
School Enrollment in Lyon County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool7176.0%
Kindergarten8146.8%
Elementary School2,79723.3%
Middle School2,88224.0%
High School2,68822.4%
College / Undergraduate1,69814.1%
Graduate / Professional4043.4%
Total12,000100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lyon County

Out of a total of 12,000 students who are enrolled in schools in Lyon County, 864 (7.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 11,136 (92.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 190 (42.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3,401 (96.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lyon County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds257 (57.5%)190 (42.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old3,230 (95.1%)166 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,401 (96.3%)131 (3.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,012 (96.3%)78 (3.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds452 (85.9%)74 (14.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds362 (85.2%)63 (14.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds676 (95.4%)33 (4.6%)
35 Years and over747 (85.4%)128 (14.6%)
Total11,136 (92.8%)864 (7.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lyon County

Business (1,517 | 20.1%), education (971 | 12.8%), arts & humanities (776 | 10.3%), science & technology (640 | 8.5%), and bio, nature & agricultural (582 | 7.7%) are the most common fields of study among 7,566 individuals in Lyon County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lyon County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1862.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5827.7%
Physical & Health Sciences2162.9%
Psychology3724.9%
Social Sciences5387.1%
Engineering5156.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies430.6%
Science & Technology6408.5%
Business1,51720.1%
Education97112.8%
Literature & Languages1461.9%
Liberal Arts & History4536.0%
Visual & Performing Arts4495.9%
Communications1622.1%
Arts & Humanities77610.3%
Total7,566100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lyon County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lyon County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lyon County are males with 2 vehicles (5,287, accounting for 35.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,599, making up 48.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lyon County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle158 (1.1%)105 (1.0%)
1 Vehicle2,157 (14.5%)1,381 (12.6%)
2 Vehicles5,287 (35.6%)3,599 (32.9%)
3 Vehicles3,951 (26.6%)3,193 (29.2%)
4 Vehicles1,711 (11.5%)1,253 (11.4%)
5 or more Vehicles1,601 (10.8%)1,419 (13.0%)
Total14,865 (100.0%)10,950 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lyon County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lyon County are 10 to 14 minutes (2,943 commuters, 12.3%), 30 to 34 minutes (2,905 commuters, 12.1%), and 20 to 24 minutes (2,805 commuters, 11.7%).
Commute Time in Lyon County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes6832.8%
5 to 9 Minutes2,58010.7%
10 to 14 Minutes2,94312.3%
15 to 19 Minutes2,52910.5%
20 to 24 Minutes2,80511.7%
25 to 29 Minutes1,6016.7%
30 to 34 Minutes2,90512.1%
35 to 39 Minutes1,0334.3%
40 to 44 Minutes1,4456.0%
45 to 59 Minutes2,58110.7%
60 to 89 Minutes2,2719.5%
90 or more Minutes6322.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Lyon County

The most common commute times in Lyon County are 20 to 24 minutes (1,878 commuters, 13.3%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (1,558 commuters, 15.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lyon County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes294 (2.1%)389 (3.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,177 (8.4%)1,403 (14.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,385 (9.8%)1,558 (15.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,422 (10.1%)1,107 (11.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,878 (13.3%)927 (9.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,069 (7.6%)532 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,767 (12.5%)1,138 (11.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes777 (5.5%)256 (2.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes894 (6.3%)551 (5.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,434 (10.2%)1,147 (11.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,608 (11.4%)663 (6.7%)
90 or more Minutes396 (2.8%)236 (2.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lyon County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lyon County are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (1,945, 13.8%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (1,321, 13.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lyon County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,945 (13.8%)625 (6.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,375 (9.8%)477 (4.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,359 (9.6%)322 (3.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,569 (11.1%)1,321 (13.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,307 (9.3%)1,114 (11.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,506 (10.7%)1,255 (12.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM890 (6.3%)1,160 (11.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM626 (4.4%)1,073 (10.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM253 (1.8%)283 (2.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM420 (3.0%)432 (4.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM136 (1.0%)261 (2.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM84 (0.6%)52 (0.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM686 (4.9%)742 (7.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,945 (13.8%)790 (8.0%)
Total14,101 (100.0%)9,907 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lyon County

Occupancy by Ownership in Lyon County

Of the total 23,290 dwellings in Lyon County, owner-occupied units account for 17,790 (76.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 5,500 (23.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lyon County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units17,79076.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5,50023.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units23,290100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lyon County

Occupancy by Household Size in Lyon County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household6,03025.9%
2-Person Household8,66237.2%
3-Person Household2,82112.1%
4+ Person Household5,77724.8%
Total Housing Units23,290100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lyon County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lyon County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household4,479 (74.3%)1,551 (25.7%)
2-Person Household7,004 (80.9%)1,658 (19.1%)
3-Person Household1,958 (69.4%)863 (30.6%)
4+ Person Household4,349 (75.3%)1,428 (24.7%)
Total Housing Units17,790 (76.4%)5,500 (23.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lyon County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lyon County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,583 (67.4%)766 (32.6%)
High School Diploma4,878 (72.7%)1,833 (27.3%)
College/Associate Degree7,522 (75.8%)2,398 (24.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,807 (88.3%)503 (11.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lyon County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lyon County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3,92016.8%
35 to 44 Years3,86016.6%
45 to 54 Years2,99412.9%
55 to 64 Years4,65220.0%
65 to 74 Years4,98321.4%
75 to 84 Years2,2689.7%
85 Years and Over6132.6%
Total23,290100.0%

Housing Finances in Lyon County

Median Income by Occupancy in Lyon County

Median Income by Occupancy in Lyon County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied17,790 (76.4%)$80,559
Renter-Occupied5,500 (23.6%)$51,094
Average23,290 (100.0%)$70,026

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lyon County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lyon County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000413 (2.3%)257 (4.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999371 (2.1%)242 (4.4%)
$10,000 to $14,999293 (1.7%)486 (8.8%)
$15,000 to $19,999433 (2.4%)161 (2.9%)
$20,000 to $24,999449 (2.5%)168 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,291 (7.3%)494 (9.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,902 (10.7%)893 (16.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,283 (18.4%)1,139 (20.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,680 (15.1%)674 (12.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,272 (24.0%)554 (10.1%)
$150,000 or more2,403 (13.5%)432 (7.9%)
Total17,790 (100.0%)5,500 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lyon County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lyon County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,337 (7.5%)60 (1.1%)
$300 to $4992,536 (14.3%)310 (5.6%)
$500 to $7992,079 (11.7%)398 (7.2%)
$800 to $9991,109 (6.2%)1,016 (18.5%)
$1,000 to $1,4993,766 (21.2%)1,665 (30.3%)
$1,500 to $1,9993,975 (22.3%)1,122 (20.4%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,015 (11.3%)383 (7.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999464 (2.6%)14 (0.3%)
$3,000 or more509 (2.9%)32 (0.6%)
Total17,790 (100.0%)5,500 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lyon County

Housing Structures in Lyon County

Housing Structures in Lyon County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached17,31474.3%
Single Unit, Attached2761.2%
2 Unit Apartments3661.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3931.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4902.1%
10 or more Apartments2841.2%
Mobile Home / Other4,16717.9%
Total23,290100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lyon County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lyon County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached14,414 (83.3%)2,900 (16.8%)
Single Unit, Attached26 (9.4%)250 (90.6%)
2 Unit Apartments74 (20.2%)292 (79.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)393 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments24 (4.9%)466 (95.1%)
10 or more Apartments10 (3.5%)274 (96.5%)
Mobile Home / Other3,242 (77.8%)925 (22.2%)
Total17,790 (76.4%)5,500 (23.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lyon County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lyon County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room73 (0.4%)89 (1.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms524 (2.9%)741 (13.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms6,671 (37.5%)2,801 (50.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms7,024 (39.5%)1,473 (26.8%)
8 or more Rooms3,498 (19.7%)396 (7.2%)
Total17,790 (100.0%)5,500 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lyon County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lyon County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas12,051 (67.7%)3,332 (60.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,938 (10.9%)305 (5.6%)
Electricity2,241 (12.6%)1,520 (27.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene194 (1.1%)21 (0.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)11 (0.2%)
All other Fuels1,340 (7.5%)281 (5.1%)
No Fuel Used26 (0.2%)30 (0.5%)
Total17,790 (100.0%)5,500 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lyon County

Household Vehicle Usage in Lyon County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle286 (1.6%)350 (6.4%)
1 Vehicle3,365 (18.9%)2,064 (37.5%)
2 Vehicles7,087 (39.8%)1,962 (35.7%)
3 or more Vehicles7,052 (39.6%)1,124 (20.4%)
Total17,790 (100.0%)5,500 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lyon County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lyon County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units6,12111,669
Median Property Value$267,800$335,100
Median Household Income$59,392$1,808
Monthly Housing Costs$429$487
Real Estate Taxes$1,294$574

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lyon County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lyon County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000567 (9.3%)346 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999581 (9.5%)134 (1.1%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,631 (43.0%)3,952 (33.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,458 (23.8%)5,687 (48.7%)
$500,000 to $749,999465 (7.6%)1,310 (11.2%)
$750,000 to $999,999393 (6.4%)223 (1.9%)
$1,000,000 or more26 (0.4%)17 (0.2%)
Total6,121 (100.0%)11,669 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lyon County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lyon County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000507 (8.3%)47 (0.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999658 (10.7%)277 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999882 (14.4%)517 (4.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999575 (9.4%)409 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,113 (18.2%)1,327 (11.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999718 (11.7%)2,170 (18.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,073 (17.5%)1,962 (16.8%)
$150,000 or more595 (9.7%)3,199 (27.4%)
Total6,121 (100.0%)11,669 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lyon County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lyon County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,431 (23.4%)91,321 (782.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x669 (10.9%)1,707 (14.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x880 (14.4%)2,829 (24.2%)
4.0x or more2,933 (47.9%)1,940 (16.6%)
Total6,121 (100.0%)11,669 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lyon County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lyon County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,002 (32.7%)13 (0.1%)
$800 to $1,4991,193 (19.5%)1,452 (12.4%)
$800 to $1,4992,494 (40.7%)3,794 (32.5%)
Total6,121 (100.0%)11,669 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lyon County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lyon County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lyon County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years3,637 (93.2%)264 (6.8%)
6 to 18 Years8,288 (91.9%)728 (8.1%)
19 to 25 Years3,174 (75.1%)1,054 (24.9%)
26 to 34 Years5,664 (85.6%)953 (14.4%)
35 to 44 Years6,240 (86.0%)1,019 (14.0%)
45 to 54 Years6,156 (90.5%)643 (9.5%)
55 to 64 Years7,824 (90.4%)827 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years7,871 (98.0%)163 (2.0%)
75 Years and older4,524 (99.3%)31 (0.7%)
Total53,378 (90.4%)5,682 (9.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lyon County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lyon County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born3,637 (93.2%)264 (6.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen8,288 (91.9%)728 (8.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3,174 (75.1%)1,054 (24.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lyon County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lyon County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0004,615 (86.9%)694 (13.1%)
$25,000 to $49,9997,492 (84.9%)1,332 (15.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99910,194 (94.7%)574 (5.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,720 (92.7%)683 (7.3%)
$100,000 and over22,304 (90.3%)2,382 (9.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lyon County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lyon County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,359 (34.8%)2,496 (64.0%)
6 to 18 Years2,371 (26.3%)6,580 (73.0%)
19 to 25 Years747 (17.7%)2,650 (62.7%)
25 to 34 Years1,243 (18.8%)4,676 (70.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,338 (18.4%)5,210 (71.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,504 (22.1%)5,172 (76.1%)
55 to 64 Years3,086 (35.7%)5,492 (63.5%)
65 to 74 Years7,612 (94.8%)4,048 (50.4%)
75 Years and over4,444 (97.6%)2,524 (55.4%)
Total23,704 (40.1%)38,848 (65.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lyon County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lyon County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years74 (4.6%)44 (2.9%)
5 to 17 Years311 (6.4%)284 (6.4%)
18 to 34 Years431 (7.3%)436 (8.0%)
35 to 64 Years2,014 (17.0%)1,798 (16.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,402 (34.7%)992 (24.8%)
75 Years and over1,001 (44.6%)988 (42.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lyon County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lyon County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years74 (4.6%)44 (2.9%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)39 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years44 (0.7%)32 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years452 (3.8%)171 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years729 (18.1%)179 (4.5%)
75 Years and over690 (30.7%)325 (14.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lyon County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)44 (2.9%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)55 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years172 (2.9%)167 (3.1%)
35 to 64 Years344 (2.9%)366 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years258 (6.4%)162 (4.1%)
75 Years and over138 (6.1%)233 (10.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lyon County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years307 (6.3%)213 (4.8%)
18 to 34 Years214 (3.6%)154 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years657 (5.6%)587 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years255 (6.3%)280 (7.0%)
75 Years and over192 (8.6%)226 (9.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lyon County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)67 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years64 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years844 (7.1%)1,127 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years831 (20.6%)620 (15.5%)
75 Years and over401 (17.9%)564 (24.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lyon County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years25 (0.5%)75 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years42 (0.7%)20 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years160 (1.3%)369 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years274 (6.8%)300 (7.5%)
75 Years and over134 (6.0%)249 (10.8%)

Technology Access in Lyon County

Computing Device Access in Lyon County

Computing Device Access in Lyon County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop18,52579.5%
Smartphone20,34187.3%
Tablet14,00060.1%
No Computing Device1,1344.9%
Total23,290100.0%

Internet Access in Lyon County

Internet Access in Lyon County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet390.2%
Broadband Home15,44466.3%
Cellular Data Only3,46814.9%
Satellite Internet2,80012.0%
No Internet2,41810.4%
Total23,290100.0%

Lyon County Summary

Lyon County is located in the western part of the state of Nevada, and is bordered by Storey, Churchill, Mineral, and Douglas Counties. It is the third largest county in the state, with an area of 5,019 square miles. The county seat is Yerington, and the largest city is Fernley. The population of Lyon County was 54,541 in 2019, making it the fourth most populous county in Nevada.

History

Lyon County was established in 1861, and was named after Nathaniel Lyon, a Union general who was killed in the Civil War. The county was originally part of the Utah Territory, and was later part of the Nevada Territory. The county was created in 1861, and the first county seat was established in Dayton in 1862. In 1863, the county seat was moved to Yerington, where it remains today.
The county was originally populated by Native American tribes, including the Washoe, Paiute, and Shoshone. The first non-native settlers arrived in the 1860s, and the county quickly became a center for mining and ranching. The county was also home to several stagecoach lines, which connected the county to other parts of the state.

Geography

Lyon County is located in the western part of the state of Nevada, and is bordered by Storey, Churchill, Mineral, and Douglas Counties. It is the third largest county in the state, with an area of 5,019 square miles. The county is mostly mountainous, with the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the west and the Toiyabe Range to the east. The highest point in the county is Mount Grant, which has an elevation of 9,717 feet.
The county is home to several rivers, including the Walker River, the Carson River, and the Truckee River. The Walker River is the largest river in the county, and is a major source of irrigation for the area. The Carson River is the second largest river in the county, and is a popular destination for fishing and recreation.

Economy

Lyon County is a major agricultural center, with a variety of crops grown in the area. The county is also home to several large ranches, which raise cattle and sheep. Mining is also an important part of the economy, with gold, silver, and copper being mined in the area.
The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a large paper mill in Fernley. The county is also home to several casinos, which attract tourists from all over the world.

Demographics

As of 2019, the population of Lyon County was 54,541. The population is mostly white (83.3%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic (7.3%), Asian (3.2%), and African American (2.2%) residents. The median household income in the county is $54,845, and the median home value is $219,400.
The county is home to several large cities, including Yerington (population 3,845), Fernley (population 20,945), and Dayton (population 8,845). The county is also home to several smaller towns, including Silver Springs (population 1,845), Smith Valley (population 1,045), and Mason Valley (population 1,045).

Conclusion

Lyon County is a large and diverse county in the western part of Nevada. It is home to a variety of industries, including agriculture, mining, and manufacturing. The county is also home to several large cities, as well as several smaller towns. The population of the county is mostly white, with smaller percentages of Hispanic, Asian, and African American residents. The median household income in the county is $54,845, and the median home value is $219,400.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lyon County?
Total Population of Lyon County is 59,435.
What is the Total Male Population of Lyon County?
Total Male Population of Lyon County is 30,802.
What is the Total Female Population of Lyon County?
Total Female Population of Lyon County is 28,633.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lyon County?
There are 107.58 Males per 100 Females in Lyon County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lyon County?
There are 92.96 Females per 100 Males in Lyon County.
What is the Median Population Age in Lyon County?
Median Population Age in Lyon County is 43.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lyon County
Average Family Size in Lyon County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lyon County
Average Household Size in Lyon County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lyon County?
Per Capita income in Lyon County is $36,330.
What is the Median Family Income in Lyon County?
Median Family Income in Lyon County is $84,189.
What is the Median Household income in Lyon County?
Median Household Income in Lyon County is $70,026.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lyon County?
Income or Wage Gap in Lyon County is 34.7%.
Women in Lyon County earn 65.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Lyon County?
Family Income Deficit in Lyon County is $12,712.
Families that are below poverty line in Lyon County earn $12,712 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lyon County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lyon County is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lyon County?
There are 28,456 People in the Labor Forcein in Lyon County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lyon County?
58.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Lyon County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lyon County?
Unemployment Rate in Lyon County is 7.2%.