Lyon County GIS Maps
Lyon County, Kentucky, has 8,680 residents and covers 213.8 square miles. The population grew 4.4% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Lyon County is 21143.
Eddyville is the county's largest population center. Lyon County also includes 2 zip codes, 1 public school district and 11 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Lyon County Trends
- Population
- 8,680▴
- Median Home Value
- $183,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 987▴
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Lyon County Maps
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Lyon County Population
Lyon County had 8,680 residents in 2020. That was 4.4% higher than in 2010. Lyon County added 600 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 41 people per square mile. Two of the county's most populated postal areas are Eddyville and Kuttawa.
Population Trend in Lyon County KY
Lyon County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Lyon County Zip Codes
Lyon County has 2 zip codes. Two of the county's most populated zip codes are Eddyville (42038) and Kuttawa (42055). Eddyville is the largest zip by population, with about 5,691 residents or 66% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 96% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Lyon County KY
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42038 | Eddyville | 5,691 | ▴ 7.4% |
| 42055 | Kuttawa | 2,657 | ▴ 1.8% |
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Lyon County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Lyon County Demographics
Lyon County has a median age of 47.8, which makes the county a little older than Kentucky overall. About 13.8% of residents are under 18, while 25.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 32.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 16.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Lyon County KY
Median Age
47.8
Under 18
13.8%
Age 65+
25.3%
Bachelor's+
16.3%
Lyon County School Districts
Lyon County is served by 1 public school district with 987 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Lyon County KY
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon County School District | 987 | 100% | ▴ 1.4% |
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Lyon County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Lyon County Housing & Real Estate
Lyon County has a median home value of $183,600 and a median gross rent of $809. About 82% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Kentucky median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $494,450 and homes spent about 113 days on the market.
Lyon County Housing Mix
Lyon County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Lyon County Housing Trends
Lyon County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Lyon County, KY
Lyon County has 435 business listings across 186 categories. The largest categories in Lyon County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (17, 3.9%), Campgrounds & RV Parks (15, 3.4%), and Parks & Recreation (14, 3.2%). The full Lyon County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Lyon County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Lyon County, KY
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 17 | 3.9% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 15 | 3.4% |
| Parks & Recreation | 14 | 3.2% |
| Public And Government Association | 12 | 2.8% |
| Real Estate Agents | 12 | 2.8% |
| Lake | 10 | 2.3% |
| Hotels | 9 | 2.1% |
| Baptist Church | 9 | 2.1% |
| Gas Stations | 9 | 2.1% |
| Resort | 6 | 1.4% |
Lyon County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Copperhead Ridge | Accommodation | Kuttawa |
| New Day Bookkeeping Services | Accountant | Kuttawa |
| Kuttawa Harbor Marina | Active Life | Eddyville |
| Agri Port Terminal | Agricultural Service | Eddyville |
| Lyon County Emergency Medical Services | Ambulance And Ems Services | Eddyville |
| Buzzard Rock | American Restaurants | Kuttawa |
| Williams Veterinary Clinic | Animal Hospital | Eddyville |
| K-9 Inn | Animal Shelters | Princeton |
| The Running Rooster | Antique Store | Eddyville |
| Ken Oak Apartments | Apartments | Eddyville |
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Lyon County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Lyon County Basemaps
Lyon County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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