Lyon County

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Lyon County, MN, has a population of 25,474. The racial makeup includes 86.1% White, 3.1% Black or African American, 2.8% Asian, 0.7% Native American, 2.6% from other races, and 4.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino individuals comprise 5.8% of the population. The median age is approximately 34 years. There are around 10,143 households, with an average household size of 2.44.

As of recent data, Lyon County, MN has a median home value of approximately $145,000. The area features a homeownership rate of about 70%. The housing market sees an average of 37 days on the market before a sale. Rental costs average around $675 per month. The housing stock primarily consists of single-family homes, with a small percentage of multi-family units.

Lyon County, Minnesota, conducts elections for various local, state, and federal offices. In recent elections, the county saw voter participation numbers such as approximately 14,000 voters in both the 2020 and 2022 general elections. Key positions include county commissioners, sheriff, county attorney, and local city councils. For the 2022 elections:

• County Commissioner District 1 saw incumbents and challengers.
• Sheriff candidates included incumbents like Eric Wallen.
• For the County Attorney position, incumbents such as Rick Maes ran for re-election.
• County Auditor-Treasurer had races with officials such as E.J. Moberg maintaining roles.

The Lyon County elections reflect a robust democratic process with active community involvement, consistently showing voter turnout rates around 80% for presidential elections and around 60% for midterms. For up-to-date candidates and results, refer to the Lyon County official website or Minnesota Secretary of State’s election pages.

Lyon County, MN, showcases a relatively high level of educational attainment. Approximately 92.4% of residents aged 25 and older have at least a high school diploma, surpassing the national average of around 88.5% and closely aligning with Minnesota’s state average of 92.8%. Furthermore, about 29.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.1% and the Minnesota state average of 36.1%. The county is home to institutions such as Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) in Marshall, contributing to local educational opportunities. Overall, Lyon County demonstrates a strong educational profile, particularly in basic educational attainment, though slightly below state and national averages in higher education degrees.

As of the most recent data, Lyon County, Minnesota exhibits a diverse employment landscape. The county has an employment rate of approximately 95.3%, slightly above the national average of 94.9% and the Minnesota state average of 95.1%.

Top industries in Lyon County include manufacturing, healthcare and social assistance, retail trade, and educational services. Specifically, manufacturing employs around 20% of the workforce, healthcare and social assistance account for 15%, retail trade contributes 12%, and educational services engage about 10%.

Comparatively, the national averages for these industries are 8.5% for manufacturing, 14.7% for healthcare and social assistance, and 10.9% for retail trade. Within the state of Minnesota, the averages stand at 13.5% for healthcare, 12.6% for retail trade, and 9.2% for manufacturing. Lyon County, therefore, has a higher concentration of manufacturing employment relative to both state and national levels.

As of the latest data:

• Lyon County, MN:

  • Median household income: Approximately $55,650

• Minnesota (state average):

  • Median household income: Approximately $74,593

• United States (national average):

  • Median household income: Approximately $68,703

Lyon County’s median household income is significantly lower than both the state and national averages.

This disparity highlights economic challenges faced by residents in Lyon County in comparison to broader state and national contexts.

As of the most recent data, Lyon County, Minnesota, has a relatively low crime rate compared to state and national averages. Below is a summary of crime statistics recorded in a typical year:

Lyon County shows a higher occurrence of property crimes, particularly larceny-theft and motor vehicle theft, compared to violent crimes. These data highlight the need for ongoing community and law enforcement efforts to maintain low crime rates.