Lyon County, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lyon County
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Lyon County Courthouse in Eddyville, Kentucky.
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Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | 1854 |
| Named for | Chittenden Lyon |
| Seat | Eddyville |
| Largest city | Eddyville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 257 sq mi (670 km2) |
| • Land | 214 sq mi (550 km2) |
| • Water | 43 sq mi (110 km2) 17% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,680 |
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(2023)
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9,187  |
| • Density | 33.77/sq mi (13.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
Lyon County is a special place in the state of Kentucky, USA. It's known for its beautiful lakes and outdoor fun. In 2020, about 8,680 people lived here. The main town, or county seat, is Eddyville.
Lyon County was created in 1854 from Caldwell County, Kentucky. It's named after Chittenden Lyon, who was a Congressman.
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Exploring Lyon County's Geography
Lyon County covers a total area of about 257 square miles (666 square kilometers). Most of this is land, about 214 square miles (554 square kilometers). The rest, about 43 square miles (111 square kilometers), is water! This means a big part of the county is covered by lakes and rivers.
Neighboring Counties
Lyon County shares its borders with several other counties. These are like its neighbors:
- Crittenden County (to the north)
- Caldwell County (to the east)
- Trigg County (to the south)
- Marshall County (to the southwest)
- Livingston County (to the northwest)
Special Protected Areas
A part of the famous Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is found in Lyon County. This is a huge outdoor area perfect for camping, hiking, and enjoying nature.
Who Lives in Lyon County?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 5,307 | — | |
| 1870 | 6,233 | 17.4% | |
| 1880 | 6,768 | 8.6% | |
| 1890 | 7,628 | 12.7% | |
| 1900 | 9,319 | 22.2% | |
| 1910 | 9,423 | 1.1% | |
| 1920 | 8,795 | −6.7% | |
| 1930 | 8,530 | −3.0% | |
| 1940 | 9,067 | 6.3% | |
| 1950 | 6,853 | −24.4% | |
| 1960 | 5,924 | −13.6% | |
| 1970 | 5,562 | −6.1% | |
| 1980 | 6,490 | 16.7% | |
| 1990 | 6,624 | 2.1% | |
| 2000 | 8,080 | 22.0% | |
| 2010 | 8,314 | 2.9% | |
| 2020 | 8,680 | 4.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 9,187 | 10.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2021 |
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In 2000, about 8,080 people lived in Lyon County. There were nearly 2,900 households, which are groups of people living together. The county had about 38 people per square mile.
Most people in Lyon County are White (about 91.86%). About 6.72% are Black or African American. Smaller groups include Native American, Asian, and people from other backgrounds. About 0.73% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
Ancestry and Family Life
Many families in Lyon County have roots from different parts of the world. The largest ancestry groups include:
- English (21%)
- Scots-Irish (20%)
- Irish (15%)
- German (12%)
- African (7%)
- French (4%)
- Scottish (2%)
- Dutch (2%)
In 2000, about 25% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (about 60%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.26 people. The average family had about 2.70 people.
Age Groups in Lyon County
The people in Lyon County are of all ages!
- About 15.8% are under 18 years old.
- About 7.5% are between 18 and 24.
- The largest group, about 32.9%, are between 25 and 44.
- About 27% are between 45 and 64.
- About 16.8% are 65 years old or older.
The average age in the county was 42 years old.
Communities in Lyon County
Lyon County has a few towns and many smaller communities.
Cities
Smaller Communities
These are smaller places where people live, often without their own city government:
- Carmack
- Confederate
- Commerce Landing
- Eddy Bay
- Eden Bay
- Greenacres
- Indian Hills
- Lamasco
- Palisades
- Paradise Hills
- Saratoga
- Suwanee
- Twin Lakes
- Wildhood Hills
Famous People from Lyon County
Some notable people have come from Lyon County:
- Keen Johnson: He was born here in 1896 and later became the governor of Kentucky.
- Hylan Benton Lyon: A general during the Civil War and an important political figure in Kentucky.
- Forrest Pogue: Born in 1912, he became a well-known historian, especially for his work on World War II.
Education in Lyon County
All the schools in Lyon County are part of one school system: the Lyon County School District. This district helps make sure all kids in the county get a good education.
Images for kids
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Lyon County Courthouse in Eddyville, Kentucky.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Lyon (Kentucky) para niños
