Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 14.4% ▲ 44% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 50% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 351 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,737 (32.3%) |
| Some College | 2,607 (14.7%) |
| Associates | 2,448 (13.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,461 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,149 (29%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,612 ▼ 18% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $140,787 ▼ 50% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $799/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 15,179 |
| Vacant Units | 1,691 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Lyon County is located in Kansas and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 32,747 residents. With a median age of 33.25, it is a relatively young county.
Lyon County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $62,611 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.4%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.4% is above the national average.
Housing in Lyon County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $140,787 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $798.
The residents of Lyon County are majority White (69.49%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Lyon County, KS is a solidly middle-class area in Kansas. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66830 | Admire | 254 | $61,750 | $103,100 | $940 | 0.0% | 25.3% |
| 66833 | Allen | 576 | $56,497 | $79,800 | $492 | 0.8% | 36.1% |
| 66835 | Americus | 1,369 | $92,650 | $119,700 | $1,021 | 3.4% | 43.5% |
| 66801 | Emporia | 27,348 | $57,771 | $144,200 | $799 | 2.7% | 37.5% |
| 66854 | Hartford | 953 | $83,646 | $84,700 | $754 | 0.2% | 20.8% |
| 66864 | Neosho Rapids | 387 | $60,000 | $61,000 | — | 1.3% | 37.9% |
| 66865 | Olpe | 1,189 | $105,645 | $195,100 | $663 | 0.5% | 47.1% |
| 66868 | Reading | 671 | $99,583 | — | $850 | 0.9% | 27.9% |