Lyon County, Kentucky

Total Population: 8,831

County Seat: Eddyville

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Median Home Value

$183,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$64,464

Across all households

Median Age

47.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.3%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)87.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)6.9%
Two or More Races2.7%
Hispanic or Latino1.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.0%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

13.8%

65 Years and Over

25.3%

Male

57.0%

Female

43.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.1%

No Health Insurance

4.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$64,464

Mean Household Income

$83,313

Per Capita Income

$32,837

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

69.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

11.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$183,600

Median Rent

$809/mo

Total Housing Units

4,806

Owner-Occupied

81.6%

Renter-Occupied

18.4%

Vacancy Rate

31.0%

Married Couple Households

52.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.1%

Average Household Size

2.21

Broadband Internet Access

90.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21143.