Lyon County Summary

Life in Lyon County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lyon County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lyon County:

  • The population in Lyon County is 60,630.

  • The median home value in Lyon County is $405,931.

  • The median income in Lyon County is $73,460.

  • The median rent in Lyon County is $1,259.

  • The unemployment rate in Lyon County is 6.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Lyon County is 11.0%.

  • The average high in Lyon County is 70.1° and there are 16.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lyon County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lyon County

Fernley, NV Population 23,631

Dayton, NV Population 15,873

Silver Springs, NV Population 5,523

Yerington, NV Population 3,139

Stagecoach, NV Population 1,933

Smith Valley, NV Population 1,618

Silver City, NV Population 111

Map Of Lyon County

Lyon County, NV Weather

  • The average high in Lyon County is 70.1°.

  • There are 77.61 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 16.6 inches of rain each year with 11.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:21 hours of sun each day in Lyon County.

StatLyon County
Mean High70.1
Nice Days77.61
Rainfall16.6
Snowfall11.3
Sunny Hours7:21
70.1°
Average High
16.6
Inches of Rain

Lyon County Photos

View West Along Main Street Nevada State Route  In Fernleyc Nevada
Source: Wikipedia User Famartin | CC BY-SA 4.0
School House  Chamber Of Commerce
Source: Wikipedia User ©City of Fernley | CC BY 3.0
View North Along Main Street Nevada State Route  Near Littell Street In Downtown Yeringtonc Nevada
Source: Wikipedia User Famartin | CC BY-SA 4.0
Watering Alfalfa Field
Source: Wikipedia User Kelapstick | CC BY-SA 3.0
Silver Springs Nevada From North
Source: Wikipedia User Kelapstick | CC BY-SA 3.0

Lyon County Demographics

Population over time in Lyon County

The current population in Lyon County is 60,630. The population has increased 6.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 58,029 4.2%
2022 55,667 2.4%
2021 54,380 -

Gender in Lyon County

  • Lyon County is 48.0% female with 29,121 female residents.

  • Lyon County is 52.0% male with 31,508 male residents.

Female
48.0% (29,121)
Male
52.0% (31,508)
Gender Lyon County NV USA
Female 48.0% 49.6% 50.5%
Male 52.0% 50.4% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Lyon County

Lyon County is:

  • 71.7% White with 43,483 White residents.

  • 1.0% African American with 597 African American residents.

  • 1.6% American Indian with 967 American Indian residents.

  • 1.4% Asian with 830 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 66 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 203 Other residents.

  • 5.2% Two Or More with 3,153 Two Or More residents.

  • 18.7% Hispanic with 11,331 Hispanic residents.

White
71.7% (43,483)
African American
1.0% (597)
American Indian
1.6% (967)
Asian
1.4% (830)
Hawaiian
0.1% (66)
Other
0.3% (203)
Two Or More
5.2% (3,153)
Hispanic
18.7% (11,331)

Table: Lyon County By Race

Race Lyon County NV USA
White 71.7% 46.0% 58.2%
African American 1.0% 9.1% 12.0%
American Indian 1.6% 0.6% 0.5%
Asian 1.4% 8.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.5% 0.5%
Two Or More 5.2% 5.4% 3.9%
Hispanic 18.7% 29.2% 19.0%

Household Income For Lyon County, Nevada

  • 5.0% of households in Lyon County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.0% of households in Lyon County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Lyon County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Lyon County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Lyon County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.1% of households in Lyon County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Lyon County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 22.0% of households in Lyon County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Lyon County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Lyon County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.0% (3,010)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.0% (2,407)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.7% (2,849)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.9% (3,582)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.3% (7,470)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.1% (11,557)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.9% (7,219)
$100,000 to $149,999
22.0% (13,322)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.3% (5,624)
$200,000 or more
5.9% (3,585)
Income Lyon County NV USA
Less than $10,000 5.0% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.0% 2.9% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.7% 6.3% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.9% 7.1% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.3% 11.1% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.1% 17.0% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.9% 13.6% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 22.0% 18.1% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.3% 8.8% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 5.9% 9.8% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lyon County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Lyon County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Lyon County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Lyon County completed high school / ged.

  • 28.0% of adults in Lyon County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Lyon County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Lyon County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Lyon County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lyon County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lyon County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (1,818)
9-12th Grade
8% (4,850)
High School / GED
32% (19,401)
Some College
28% (16,976)
Associate's Degree
11% (6,669)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (7,275)
Master's Degree
4% (2,425)
Professional Degree
1% (606)
Doctorate Degree
1% (606)
Education Lyon County NV USA
< 9th Grade 2% 4% 5%
9-12th Grade 8% 7% 6%
High School / GED 32% 27% 26%
Some College 28% 24% 19%
Associate's Degree 11% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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