Lyon County, Kentucky
Total Population: 8,831
County Seat: Eddyville
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
90.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
16.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
2.7%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.