Lyon County, Minnesota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lyon County
- State
- Minnesota
- FIPS Code
- 27083
- State FIPS
- 27
- County FIPS
- 083
Geography
- Land Area
- 714.41 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.26 sq mi
- Total Area
- 721.67 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.409195
- Longitude
- -95.847268
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 24,653
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 18,101
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 23,322 | 94.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,331 | 5.4% |
| White | 20,851 | 84.6% |
| Black | 621 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 1,068 | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 81 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 42 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,561 | 97.0% |
| Hispanic | 542 | 3.0% |
| White | 16,163 | 89.3% |
| Black | 501 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 733 | 4.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 140 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 33 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 25,503
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $76,115
- Poverty Rate
- 11.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,015
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,844 | 81.7% |
| Black | 672 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 1,148 | 4.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 14,106
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,139 | 22.3% |
| Republican | 5,552 | 39.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,415 | 38.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,636 | 47.0% |
| Female | 7,295 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,565 | 74.9% |
| Hispanic | 419 | 3.0% |
| Black | 59 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 337 | 2.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 9,634
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 68.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,474 | 70.7% |
| Hispanic | 175 | 41.8% |
| Black | 23 | 39.0% |
| Asian | 132 | 39.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,660 | 70.2% |
| Female | 4,921 | 67.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,022 (24.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,142 (31.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,269
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $203,458
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $803
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 12.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.