Lyon County, Kentucky
Lyon County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Lyon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,314 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,133 inhabitants. Its county seat is Eddyville. The county was created 170 years ago in 1854.
Quick Facts about Lyon County
| Population : | 8,133 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from : | Lyon County, Lyon County, Lyon County, Lyon County |
| Area : | 664 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 17% |
| Land as percent of area : | 83% |
| Named for : | Chittenden Lyon |
| Capital : | Eddyville |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1854 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 19:34:49 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.23% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lyon County is located at 37°1'9"N 88°4'60"W (37.0191300, -88.0832800). It has 5 neighbors: Caldwell County, Crittenden County, Livingston County, Marshall County and Trigg County.
Lyon County map
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The largest city of Lyon County is Indian Hills with a population of 2,971. Other cities include, Eddyville population 2,550 and Kuttawa population 618. See all Lyon County cities & populated places.
Lyon County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lyon County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Hills | 2,971 | City in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States |
| Eddyville | 2,550 | City in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Kuttawa | 618 | City in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Lyon County
Lyon County has 5 neighbours.
- Caldwell County county in Kentucky, United States
- Crittenden County county in Kentucky, United States
- Livingston County county in Kentucky, United States
- Marshall County county in Kentucky, United States
- Trigg County county in Kentucky, United States
- Eddyville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lyon County decreased by 2.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,314 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,435 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,446 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,452 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,411 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,474 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,238 | -2.86% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,261 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,171 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,210 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,133 | -0.95% | estimation process |
People born in Lyon County (2)
People born in Lyon County, including 45th Governor of Kentucky Keen Johnson, composer R. Dale Butts, .
List
Other places with the same name (5)
- Lyon County , Nevada county in Nevada, United States with a population of 58,319 people.
- Lyon County , Kansas county in Nevada, United States with a population of 33,045 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.
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |
