Lyon County, Iowa Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

12,162

Diversity Score

12.6

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
93.4%%

Lyon County, Iowa Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Lyon County, Iowa Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)11,35693.4%
Hispanic or Latino4703.9%
Two or More Races2161.8%
Asian590.5%
Black / African American430.4%
Native American130.1%
Pacific Islander40.0%
Other Race10.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Lyon County, Iowa

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lyon County, Iowa is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 93.4% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Lyon County, Iowa has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 12.6/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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