Lyon County, Minnesota

Lyon County is a county located in Minnesota, in the Midwestern Region (West North Central) of United States. According to the latest population census dating back to 2000, the Lyon County is home to 25425 inhabitants. The July 2008 population estimate is 24844, making it the 41st most populous county in Minnesota. The county comprises an area of 721.46 sq mi (1868.57 kmē), of which, 714.17 square miles (1849.69 kmē) of it is land and 7.29 square miles (18.88 kmē) of it is water, it is the 40th largest by area in the U.S. state of Minnesota.

Lyon County Minnesota
Map of Lyon County, Minnesota

As of the census of 2000, there were 25425 residents, 9715 households, and 6331 families in the county. The population density was 35.6 people per square mile (13.75/kmē), it is 36th most densely populated county in Minnesota. There were 10298 housing units at an average density of 14.4 per square mile (5.56/kmē). The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.09. In the county the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 13.3% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 104.5 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 107.3 females. The county's estimated population as of July 2008 was 24844, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 23732 White, 372 Black or African American, 92 American Indian, 457 Asian, 10 Native Hawaiian, and 181 from two or more races.

Lyon County Minnesota Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Lyon County Minnesota School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Lyon County Minnesota GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $38996, it is 32nd wealthiest county by median household income in Minnesota. The median income for a family in the county was $48512, it is Minnesota's 30th wealthiest county by median family income. The per capita income for the county was $18013, making its Minnesota's 45th highest county by per capita income.

In 2000, 7659 pupils and students, of which 3803 are male and 3856 are female, 30.12% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 441 nursery or pri school, 319 kindergarten, 3024 elementary school, 1681 high school and 2194 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Balaton CityLyon County1.491.360.13637468.91616736442
2Cottonwood CityLyon County0.860.860114813391984739792
3Florence CityLyon County0.250.25061245.51631243125
4Garvin CityLyon County0.280.270.01159590.31310838750
5Ghent CityLyon County0.270.27031511731731343125
6Lynd CityLyon County0.420.420346826.11502636125
7Marshall CityLyon County8.298.2901273515371858837950
8Minneota CityLyon County1.451.4501449999.51739036375
9Russell CityLyon County0.940.890.053714151476732045
10Taunton CityLyon County110207206.51465823125
11Tracy CityLyon County2.232.170.0622681045.21557431356
YearPopulation
April 2000 census25425
April 2000 Estimate25429
July 2000 Estimate25437
July 2001 Estimate25368
July 2002 Estimate24968
July 2003 Estimate24728
July 2004 Estimate24522
July 2005 Estimate24618
July 2006 Estimate24705
July 2007 Estimate24684
July 2008 Estimate24844
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school209232441
Kindergarten181138319
Elementary school155714673024
High school8448371681
College or graduate school101211822194
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Lyon County, Minnesota$38996$48512$18013
Minnesota, United States$47111$56874$23198
United States$41994$50046$21587