Lyon County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lyon County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21143
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 143
Geography
- Land Area
- 213.79 sq mi
- Water Area
- 42.74 sq mi
- Total Area
- 256.53 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.023976
- Longitude
- -88.083391
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 8,828
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 7,620
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,648 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 179 | 2.0% |
| White | 7,828 | 88.7% |
| Black | 616 | 7.0% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 35 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,464 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 159 | 2.1% |
| White | 6,705 | 88.0% |
| Black | 636 | 8.3% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 90 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 8,900
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $66,331
- Poverty Rate
- 7.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 699
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,860 | 88.3% |
| Black | 602 | 6.8% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 5,816
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,796 | 48.1% |
| Republican | 2,565 | 44.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 275 | 4.7% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,826 | 48.6% |
| Female | 2,990 | 51.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,161 | 88.7% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 1.4% |
| Black | 79 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,183
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,886 | 55.9% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 45.0% |
| Black | 35 | 44.3% |
| Asian | 24 | 43.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,556 | 55.1% |
| Female | 1,627 | 54.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,099 (29.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,173 (16.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,847
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $190,242
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $857
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 85.9%
- Work From Home
- 4.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.