Lyon County, Nevada Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

87.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

17.0%

Graduate Degree

5.4%

Population 25+

45,243

Lyon County, Nevada Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Lyon County, Nevada Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
12.1%5,482
High School Graduate
32.7%14,788
Some College / Associate's
38.2%17,294
Bachelor's Degree
11.6%5,235
Graduate Degree
5.4%2,444

Lyon County, Nevada Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Lyon County, Nevada

Approximately 17.0% of adults in Lyon County, Nevada hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Lyon County, Nevada has increased by 4.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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