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 165 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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.4562,-96.1526 |
| Named for | Nathaniel Lyon |
| Altitude | 1,158 feet / 353 meters |
| Capital | Yerington |
| Establishment | January 01, 1861 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 06:17:59 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.91% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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.
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Lyon County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lyon County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Lyon County decreased by 1.91% 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% | 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 (4)
- 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. |