Lyon County, KS

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2023 Population

32,145

0.115% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

33.1

0.608% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

15.2%

6.53% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$59,078

4.72% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$142,200

4.48% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

17,081

0.364% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Lyon County, KS had a population of 32.1k people with a median age of 33.1 and a median household income of $59,078. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Lyon County, KS declined from 32,182 to 32,145, a −0.115% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,415 to $59,078, a 4.72% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lyon County, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.2%), Two+ (Hispanic) (13.2%), White (Hispanic) (5.84%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.09%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.91%).

None of the households in Lyon County, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.4% of the residents in Lyon County, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lyon County, KS are Emporia State University (2,021 degrees awarded in 2022) and Flint Hills Technical College (377 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Lyon County, KS was $142,200, and the homeownership rate was 58.2%.

Most people in Lyon County, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Lyon County, KS was 2 cars per household.

Lyon County, KS borders Chase County, KS, Coffey County, KS, Greenwood County, KS, Morris County, KS, Osage County, KS, and Wabaunsee County, KS.

United States Kansas Emporia, KS

Population & Diversity

Lyon County, KS is home to a population of 32.1k people, from which 93.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 10.4% of Lyon County, KS residents were born outside of the country (3.34k people).

In 2023, there were 5.24 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (22.2k people) in Lyon County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.25k Two+ (Hispanic) and 1.88k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.4%

2023 Citizenship

92.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 93.4% of Lyon County, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Lyon County, KS was 92.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lyon County, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lyon County, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
22.2k ± 39
Two+ (Hispanic)
4.25k ± 578
White (Hispanic)
1.88k ± 511

23.4%

Hispanic Population

7.53k people

23.4% of the people in Lyon County, KS are hispanic (7.53k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lyon County, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
82,300 ± 6,944 people
India
14,639 ± 2,963 people
Vietnam
10,989 ± 2,569 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 82,300 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,639 and Vietnam with 10,989.

Foreign-Born Population

10.4%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.34k people

10.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.34k people

As of 2023, 10.4% of Lyon County, KS residents (3.34k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lyon County, KS was 10.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lyon County, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
705 ± 137
Gulf War (2001-)
431 ± 142
Gulf War (1990s)
182 ± 82

Lyon County, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.64 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lyon County, KS employs 17.1k people. The largest industries in Lyon County, KS are Manufacturing (3,725 people), Educational Services (2,221 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,214 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($79,402), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($79,063), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($73,125).

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,429. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

17.1k

2023 Value

± 943

0.364%

1 Year growth

± 7.87%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lyon County, KS grew at a rate of 0.364%, from 17k employees to 17.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lyon County, KS, are Production Occupations (1,821 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,700 people), and Management Occupations (1,586 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lyon County, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

17.1k

2023 Value

± 943

0.364%

1 Year growth

± 7.87%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lyon County, KS grew at a rate of 0.364%, from 17k employees to 17.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lyon County, KS, are Manufacturing (3,725 people), Educational Services (2,221 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,214 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lyon County, KS, though some of these residents may live in Lyon County, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,436

Median earning men ± $2,934

$26,619

Median earning women ± $1,941

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($75,509), Public Administration ($58,393), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($56,823).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,563), Public Administration ($51,042), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,219).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

3.11%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.44M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 3.11% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

59
Other Services (except Public Administration)
50
Health Care and Social Assistance
50
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$245k
Manufacturing
$91.3k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$46.4k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lyon County, KS went to Donald J. Trump with 54% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.74%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (54%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.74%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lyon County, KS went to Donald J. Trump with 54% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.74%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Lyon County, KS for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Lyon County, KS awarded 2,398 degrees. The student population of Lyon County, KS in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,639 male students and 4,295 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lyon County, KS are White (1,784 and 76.8%), followed by Unknown (193 and 8.31%), Hispanic or Latino (141 and 6.07%), and Two or More Races (81 and 3.49%).

The largest universities in Lyon County, KS by number of degrees awarded are Emporia State University (2,021 and 84.3%) and Flint Hills Technical College (377 and 15.7%).

The most popular majors in Lyon County, KS are Curriculum & Instruction (241 and 10.1%), General Business Administration & Management (207 and 8.63%), and Library & Information Science (181 and 7.55%).

The median tuition cost in Lyon County, KS for a public four year colleges is $5,278 for in-state students and $13,195 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Lyon County, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 6,934 (38.1% men and 61.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 6,934 students enrolled in Lyon County, KS, 38.1% men and 61.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,755 records, of which 63.7% were women and 36.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Library & Information Science
177 degrees awarded
General Educational Leadership & Administration
170 degrees awarded
Curriculum & Instruction
241 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Lyon County, KS was Library & Information Science with 177 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Lyon County, KS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Emporia State University
2,021 degrees awarded
Flint Hills Technical College
377 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Emporia State University with 2,021 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 751 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lyon County, KS, which is 0.456 times less than the 1,647 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,784 degrees mean that there were 9.24 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 193 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,278) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($2,360) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,700) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.872% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.778% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (605k), Some college (553k), and Bachelors Degree (450k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lyon County, KS was $142,200 in 2023, which is 0.469 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $136,100 to $142,200, a 4.48% increase. The homeownership rate in Lyon County, KS is 58.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Lyon County, KS have an average commute time of 15.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lyon County, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lyon County, KS is $59,078. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Lyon County, KS was Census Tract 7 with a value of $92,944, followed by Census Tract 8 and Census Tract 6, with respective values of $89,125 and $80,580.

In 2023, 15.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lyon County, KS. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.81%.

Housing

Property

$142,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,412

$7,749

Median Property Taxes

±$549

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lyon County, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lyon County, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.2%

Homeownership

2023

64.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 58.2% of the housing units in Lyon County, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lyon County, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 7
Census Tract 8
Census Tract 6

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lyon County, KS was Census Tract 7 with a value of $92,944, followed by Census Tract 8 and Census Tract 6, with respective values of $89,125 and $80,580.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Lyon County, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,078

Median Household Income

± $2,367

13.3k

Number of Households

± 822

In 2023, the median household income of the 13.3k households in Lyon County, KS grew to $59,078 from the previous year's value of $56,415.

The following chart displays the households in Lyon County, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lyon County, KS is from Kansas.

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in Kansas

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2022, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.512% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.6%)
Carpooled (11.4%)
Worked At Home (6.43%)

In 2023, 76.6% of workers in Lyon County, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.4%) and those who worked at home (6.43%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

15.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lyon County, KS have a shorter commute time (15.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.05% of the workforce in Lyon County, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lyon County, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lyon County, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lyon County, KS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 15.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lyon County, KS. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.81%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lyon County, KS (4.71k out of 31.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lyon County, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 13.8% of the children was living in poverty in Lyon County, KS. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 9.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89% of the population of Lyon County, KS has health coverage, with 52.1% on employee plans, 12.8% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 1.49% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lyon County, KS see 1739 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.458% decrease from the previous year (1747 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1600 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 267 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,739 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lyon County, KS

Primary care physicians in Lyon County, KS see an average of 1,739 patients per year. This represents a 0.458% decrease from the previous year (1,747 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lyon County, KS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 28.2% between 18 and 34 years, 32.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11%

Uninsured

52.1%

Employer Coverage

12.8%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

1.49%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lyon County, KS grew by 3.49% from 10.6% to 11%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lyon County, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 50.7 in Lyon County, KS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lyon County, KS.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40% in Lyon County, KS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lyon County, KS.