2023 ACS Census Data · Population 8,831
Lyon County is a small rural county in Kentucky with a population of 8,831. The median household income is $64,464, near the national median. The poverty rate is 10.6%, median home value is $183,600, and 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 32% below the national average.
Population
8,831
2023 estimate
Rank #2576 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$64,464
Household
Rank #1509 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$183,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #1434 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
16.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #2542 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
43.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
0.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
8.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
15% above Kentucky avg·1% below national avg
Poverty Rate
44% above Kentucky avg·29% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
24% below Kentucky avg·29% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$32,837
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
40.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
22% above Kentucky avg·12% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
5% above Kentucky avg·13% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
11% above Kentucky avg·12% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
11% above Kentucky avg·17% above national avg
Housing Units
4,806
Households
3,315
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,299
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
90.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
27 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
12% below Kentucky avg·32% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% above Kentucky avg·2% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
31.1%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.7%
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