Eagle Valley Times

Of the 58,029 citizens living in Lyon County in 2021, 91.8% said they were only one race, while 8.2% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Lyon County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 80.5% or 46,704 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lyon County is 2.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 10.3%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Lyon County.

	Estimated Total
White	46,704
Multiracial	4,785
Some Other Race	3,730
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,340
Asian	708
African American	682
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	80

Source: US Census Bureau