Lyon County, Kansas
Lyon County: County in Nevada, United States
About
Lyon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 33,690 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 33,045 inhabitants. Its county seat is Yerington. The county was created 163 years ago in 1860.
Quick Facts about Lyon County
| Population : | 33,045 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| Different from : | Lyon County, Lyon County, Lyon County, Lyon County |
| Area : | 5222 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.9% |
| Named for : | Nathaniel Lyon |
| Altitude : | 1,158 feet / 353 meters |
| Capital : | Yerington |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1861 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:44:58 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.95% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lyon County is located at 38°27'22"N 96°9'10"W (38.4561900, -96.1526400). It has 7 neighbors: Mineral County, Mono County, Carson City, Churchill County, Douglas County, Storey County and Washoe County.
Lyon County map
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The largest city of Lyon County is Emporia with a population of 858. Other cities include, Olpe population 530, Hartford population 368, Plymouth population 273 and Neosho Rapids population 262. See all Lyon County cities & populated places.
Lyon County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lyon County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Americus | 872 | Township in Lyon County, Kansas |
| Emporia | 858 | County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States |
| Olpe | 530 | City in Lyon County, Kansas, United States |
| Hartford | 368 | Human settlement in Lyon County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Plymouth | 273 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Neosho Rapids | 262 | City in Lyon County, Kansas, United States |
| Reading | 248 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Allen | 169 | Human settlement in Lyon County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Admire | 153 | Human settlement in Lyon County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Bushong | 33 | Human settlement in Lyon County, Kansas, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Lyon County
Lyon County has 7 neighbours.
- Mineral County county in Nevada, United States
- Mono County county in California, United States
- Carson City The capital of Nevada. It is located in the Carson River Valley in western Nevada. Carson City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Nevada State Capitol and the Nevada State Museum.
- Churchill County county in Nevada, United States
- Douglas County county in Nevada, United States
- Storey County county in Nevada, United States
- Washoe County county in Nevada, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lyon County decreased by 1.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 33,690 | - | census |
| 2011 | 33,652 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 33,550 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 33,479 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 33,143 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 33,133 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 33,369 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 33,257 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 33,300 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 33,195 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 33,045 | -0.45% | estimation process |
People born in Lyon County (1)
American professor of biology Margaret Mack was born in Lyon County
Other places with the same name (5)
- Lyon County , Nevada county in Nevada, United States with a population of 58,319 people.
- Lyon County , Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 25,271 people.
- Lyon County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States of America with a population of 11,756 people.
- Lyon County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 8,133 people.
Kansas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | 607,220 | County in Wyoming, United States |
| Sedgwick County | 519,907 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Wichita | 391,731 | The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area. |
| Overland Park | 197,381 | The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Shawnee County | 175,999 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Wyandotte County | 165,265 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Kansas City | 152,960 | The second most populous city in Kansas. |
| Douglas County | 122,530 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Leavenworth County | 82,246 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Riley County | 73,202 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Butler County | 66,992 | County in Kansas, United States of America |
| Shawnee | 66,298 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Reno County | 61,793 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Lenexa | 56,156 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Saline County | 53,926 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Salina | 46,274 | The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas. |
