Lyon County, Nevada Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 3rd-largest in Nevada
The population of Lyon County, Nevada is 60,630 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 3rd-largest county in Nevada. The median household income is $73,460, the median home value is $342,600, and the median age is 42.9.
The population of Lyon County has grown 22.4% since 2010 (52,049 → 63,718), a +1.46% annualized rate.
60,630
Population
+1.46%
Annual growth
30
People / sq mi
$73,460
Median Income
$342,600
Median Home Value
Lyon County covers 2,003 sq mi of land at 30.3 people per square mile.
About Lyon County, NV
Lyon County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 59.8% of the population. Lyon County is a county in Nevada with a population of 60,630. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in Nevada in the country, at #3 by population.
Median household income is $73,460, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.2%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $342,600, with typical rent around $1,259.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 17.2%, below the national 35.0%. About 7.4% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Lyon County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Lyon County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Lyon County had a population of 52,049 in 2010 and 63,718 in 2024, a 22.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 63,718 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.46%.
63,718
Population (2024)
52,049
Population (2010)
63,718
Peak (2024)
1.46%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 52,049 |
| 2011 | 51,393 |
| 2012 | 50,981 |
| 2013 | 51,114 |
| 2014 | 51,359 |
| 2015 | 51,999 |
| 2016 | 52,770 |
| 2017 | 53,945 |
| 2018 | 55,800 |
| 2019 | 57,499 |
| 2020 | 59,466 |
| 2021 | 60,971 |
| 2022 | 61,589 |
| 2023 | 62,656 |
| 2024 | 63,718 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.9
Median Age
48.0%
Female
52.0%
Male
21.7%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.1% · Seniors (65+): 21.7%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $73,460$-2,101 vs state |
| Mean household income | $92,100 |
| Per-capita income | $37,349 |
| Poverty rate | 7.2%-1.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% |
| Employment-to-population | 54.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Lyon County is professional & business services, accounting for 15.5% of workers.
How residents commute
1.1%
Drive alone
1.4%
Carpool
75.8%
Public transit
7.4%
Work from home
30.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$342,600$-63,500 vs state
Median home value
$1,259
Median rent
76.6%
Homeownership rate
24,998
Total housing units
93.7%
Occupied
6.3%
Vacant
23.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.0%
With health insurance
95.7%
With broadband internet
59.8%
Foreign-born
12.5%
Veterans (18+)
18.0%
With a disability
86.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
87.7%
High School+
17.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lyon County, Nevada has a population of 60,630 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 3rd-largest county in Nevada. Population density is 30 people per square mile.
The population of Lyon County has grown 22.4% since 2010 (52,049 → 63,718), a +1.46% annualized rate.
The median household income in Lyon County, Nevada is $73,460, with mean (average) household income of $92,100 and per-capita income of $37,349. 7.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Lyon County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (77.0%), Hispanic or Latino (5.1%), Black or African American (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Lyon County, Nevada is 42.9 years. Residents are 48.0% female and 52.0% male.
The median home value in Lyon County is $342,600 and median monthly rent is $1,259. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 24,998 total housing units, 6.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Lyon County, Nevada is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 15.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.
Las Vegas is among the largest cities associated with Lyon County, Nevada, with a population of 650,873.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.