Lyon County's estimated 2026 population is 9,169 with a growth rate of 0.5% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lyon County is the 100th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 8,329 and has seen a growth of 10.09% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.1 years
Female: 52.6 years
Male: 43.2 years
There are 7,693 adults, (2,193 of whom are seniors) in Lyon County.
Female: 3,769 (42.3%)
Male: 5,131 (57.7%)
The racial composition of Lyon County includes 88.31% White, 6.76% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,860 | 88.31% |
| Black or African American | 602 | 6.76% |
| Two or more races | 308 | 3.46% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.54% |
| Other race | 46 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.4% |
Lyon County's average per capita income is $52,212. Household income levels show a median of $65,066. The poverty rate stands at 9.53%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,667 | - |
| Families | $87,000 | $109,869 |
| Households | $65,066 | $86,212 |
| Non Families | $35,382 | $46,300 |
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