Lyon County, NV

County

Cities in Lyon County

Neighborhoods in Lyon County

Neighborhood

Lyon, NV

Riverpark / Canyon Estates

River Village / Gold Canyon Estates

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Lyon

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

17.0%

Households with Children

31.2%

School Enrollment K-12

6,250

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.1%
School Age (5-17): 15.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.8%
Working Age (35-54): 23.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.1%
Seniors (65+): 22.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 12.1%
High School / GED: 32.7%
Some College or Associate's: 38.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 20.5%
Single Parents: 10.7%
Couples & Adults: 39.1%
Living Alone: 29.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 19.5%
Asian: 1.3%
Black or African American: 1.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 80.9%
Puerto Rican: 1.6%
Cuban: 2.4%
Dominican: 0.3%
Central American: 5.8%
South American: 1.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 56.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 31.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 60.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 86.8%
Spanish: 11.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.0%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.4%
Elementary (1-4): 4.3%
Middle School (5-8): 4.9%
High School (9-12): 5.3%
College / Graduate: 3.9%
Not Enrolled: 79.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources