Lyon, IA County is a large county in the state of Iowa with a population of 11,953 people and a population density of 20 people per square mile. The county seat is Rock Rapids and the area offers year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, hunting, fishing and skiing. There are also many local businesses in the area such as Rassmussen Hardware & Lumber Co., D&K Farms, Kooiker Trucking Inc., and Heron Lake Community Center. Other organizations in the county include Lyon County Historical Society, Lyon County 4-H Clubs, River Valley Christian Church and Lyon County Library System. Residents get together to enjoy local sporting events like football games at Central Lyon High School or basketball games at West Lyon High School. The area has something for everyone to enjoy!
The population in Lyon County is 11,953. There are 20 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lyon County is 37.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lyon County is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lyon County
- 64.4% are married
- 6.2% are divorced
- 36.0% are married with children
- 7.6% have children, but are single
Race in Lyon County
- 96.1% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander