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Lyon County, KS market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Lyon County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 32,266
- +0.5% since 2020
- Households
- 13,481
- Median household income
- $59,912
- +29.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $150,600
- Jobs located here
- 15,683
- Highest market score
- 56
- Spas and skin care, #641 of 1,769 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 32,266 people live in Lyon County, in 13,481 households. Population estimates show Lyon County grew 0.5% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Lyon County is $59,912 a year, 26% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 29.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Lyon County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 111, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (51).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Lyon County are for spas and skin care studios (56), grocery and convenience stores (54) and primary care and pediatric clinics (53). Lyon County ranks #641 of 1,769 scored counties for spas and skin care studios.
Lyon County is part of the Emporia area. For its number of households, Lyon County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for fast food and sandwich shops (62% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for salons, barbers and spas (40% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Lyon County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Lyon County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spas and skin care | 56 | #641 of 1,769 | 7 | 5.2 | $1.7M | 188 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 54 | #1,035 of 2,402 | 27 | 20.0 | $2.8M | 81 | 5 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 53 | #745 of 1,656 | 9 | 6.7 | $1.8M | 104 | 14 |
| Grocery stores | 50 | #1,010 of 2,070 | 8 | 5.9 | $9.3M | 100 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 49 | #1,202 of 2,385 | 38 | 28.2 | $304K | 143 | 13 |
| Hair salons | 48 | #1,273 of 2,339 | 24 | 17.8 | $482K | 112 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 47 | #1,226 of 2,261 | 11 | 8.2 | $6.8M | 86 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 47 | #1,310 of 2,358 | 18 | 13.4 | $2.1M | 87 | 16 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 45 | #1,142 of 1,886 | 17 | 12.6 | $976K | 99 | 8 |
| Gyms | 44 | #1,136 of 1,792 | 9 | 6.7 | $992K | 76 | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 41 | #993 of 1,490 | 9 | 6.7 | $1.8M | 77 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 41 | #1,596 of 2,378 | 35 | 26.0 | $409K | 92 | 18 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 40 | #1,371 of 2,063 | 11 | 8.2 | $4M | 109 | 8 |
| Auto repair and car care | 40 | #1,658 of 2,401 | 57 | 42.3 | $251K | 94 | 27 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 40 | #1,676 of 2,394 | 108 | 80.1 | $154K | 101 | 34 |
| Child care and preschools | 36 | #1,196 of 1,611 | 7 | 5.2 | $568K | 57 | 5 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 35 | #1,651 of 2,088 | 16 | 11.9 | $558K | 84 | 7 |
| Tire shops | 34 | #1,171 of 1,530 | 9 | 6.7 | $1.6M | 64 | 4 |
| Electricians | 32 | #956 of 1,160 | 5 | 3.7 | $6.5M | 54 | 7 |
| Car washes and detailing | 32 | #1,177 of 1,451 | 9 | 6.7 | $1.6M | 63 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 31 | #1,824 of 2,210 | 33 | 24.5 | $697K | 79 | 10 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 30 | #1,086 of 1,302 | 7 | 5.2 | $2.4M | 76 | 4 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 30 | #1,142 of 1,334 | 6 | 4.5 | $1.5M | 74 | 4 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 28 | #1,773 of 2,087 | 26 | 19.3 | $884K | 70 | 10 |
| Real estate | 28 | #2,118 of 2,229 | 33 | 24.5 | Index only | 119 | 22 |
| Roofing and gutters | 27 | #1,029 of 1,177 | 6 | 4.5 | $5.4M | 64 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 27 | #1,692 of 1,889 | 15 | 11.1 | $2.9M | 71 | 8 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 26 | #1,264 of 1,461 | 6 | 4.5 | $1.6M | 62 | 4 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 26 | #1,358 of 1,493 | 9 | 6.7 | $1.6M | 55 | 12 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 26 | #1,654 of 1,771 | 13 | 9.6 | $1.1M | 67 | 18 |
| Pet businesses | 26 | #1,980 of 2,200 | 17 | 12.6 | $558K | 63 | 9 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 24 | #2,123 of 2,176 | 29 | 21.5 | Index only | 108 | 16 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 24 | #2,220 of 2,405 | 79 | 58.6 | $560K | 84 | 30 |
| Home repair trades | 22 | #1,970 of 2,057 | 22 | 16.3 | $1.5M | 61 | 25 |
| Pizza | 21 | #1,983 of 2,090 | 15 | 11.1 | $2.9M | 58 | 35 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 20 | #1,646 of 1,707 | 11 | 8.2 | $3M | 62 | 15 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 20 | #2,288 of 2,405 | 156 | 115.7 | $284K | 76 | 74 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 16 | #2,124 of 2,222 | 29 | 21.5 | $1.5M | 50 | 35 |
| Insurance agencies | 14 | #2,193 of 2,272 | 29 | 21.5 | $786K | 63 | 29 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.0 | $2.9M | 153 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.0 | $2.4M | 52 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.0 | $2.4M | 87 | 5 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $4.8M | 155 | 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $545K | 80 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $7.7M | 61 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $3.9M | 231 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $4.9M | 48 | 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $5.5M | 230 | 4 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | Index only | 102 | 5 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $14.6M | Too few | 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $14.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $8.9M | Too few | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Lyon County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $14.3M | $1,063 | 111 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $37.3M | $2,764 | 106 |
| Food away from home | $44.2M | $3,281 | 81 |
| Groceries | $74.4M | $5,522 | 87 |
| Personal care products and services | $11.6M | $857 | 85 |
| Child care and other personal services | $4M | $295 | 51 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $8.9M | $662 | 67 |
| Medical and dental services | $16.6M | $1,231 | 96 |
| Pets | $9.5M | $703 | 77 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $23M | $1,706 | 83 |
| Vehicle insurance | $22.8M | $1,691 | 86 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $32.5M | $2,411 | 80 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $14.6M | $1,084 | 77 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $170M | $12,609 | 76 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Lyon County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 32,266+0.5% since 2020
- Households
- 13,481
- Median age
- 36.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 58%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 848 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 38
- Median household income
- $59,912+29.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $72,670
- Median home value
- $150,600
- Jobs located here
- 15,683
- Daytime population
- 30,207Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Lyon County, KS growing?
Population estimates put Lyon County at 32,266 people in 2025, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 13,481 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 29.3%, before inflation.
How much do households in Lyon County, KS spend?
Households in Lyon County spend about $170M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $74.4M on groceries and $44.2M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Lyon County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 111, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (51).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Lyon County, KS?
Of the business types scored in Lyon County, spas and skin care studios (56), grocery and convenience stores (54) and primary care and pediatric clinics (53) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For spas and skin care studios, that ranks #641 of 1,769 scored counties.
How does Lyon County, KS compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Lyon County is $59,912, 26% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $150,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for fast food and sandwich shops (62% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for salons, barbers and spas (40% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 39 of the 56 business types have a score in Lyon County, each ranked against other counties.
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