Iowa Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,162 (100%) |
| Population Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 13 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $76,746 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,117 |
| Median Home Value | $230,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,870 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,624 (74.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 855 (17.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 391 (8.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,479 |
| Average Household Size | 2.68 |
| Family Households | 3,080 (68.8%) |
The table below compares Lyon County to the other 99 counties and county equivalents in Iowa by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 63 | 38th |
| Population Density | # 71 | 30th |
| Median Household Income | # 24 | 77th |
| Per Capita Income | # 72 | 29th |
| Diversity Index | # 79 | 21st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
