Lyon County, Kansas

Total Population: 32,145

County Seat: Emporia

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Median Home Value

$142,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$59,078

Across all households

Median Age

33.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

27.7%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)69.2%
Hispanic or Latino23.4%
Two or More Races4.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

22.3%

65 Years and Over

15.8%

Male

48.9%

Female

51.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

92.5%

No Health Insurance

11.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

27.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

13.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$59,078

Mean Household Income

$72,659

Per Capita Income

$29,881

Unemployment Rate (16+)

2.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

81.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

6.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$142,200

Median Rent

$796/mo

Total Housing Units

14,998

Owner-Occupied

58.2%

Renter-Occupied

41.8%

Vacancy Rate

11.2%

Married Couple Households

44.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

10.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.5%

Average Household Size

2.33

Broadband Internet Access

88.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 20111.