Lyon County, Iowa

Total Population: 12,087

County Seat: Rock Rapids

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Median Home Value

$215,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$72,881

Across all households

Median Age

38.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

20.8%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)94.0%
Hispanic or Latino3.5%
Two or More Races1.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

28.6%

65 Years and Over

18.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

48.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.7%

No Health Insurance

4.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

95.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$72,881

Mean Household Income

$89,389

Per Capita Income

$33,727

Unemployment Rate (16+)

2.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

86.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

3.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$215,600

Median Rent

$802/mo

Total Housing Units

4,857

Owner-Occupied

83.3%

Renter-Occupied

16.7%

Vacancy Rate

8.5%

Married Couple Households

63.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

14.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

17.2%

Average Household Size

2.68

Broadband Internet Access

89.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

10.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19119.