Hopkinsville Times

Of the 8,700 citizens living in Lyon County in 2021, 98.5% said they were only one race, while 1.5% 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 91.7% or 7,978 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 5% and totaled 439 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lyon County is 2% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.5%.

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	7,978
African American	439
Multiracial	132
American Indian or Alaska Native	50
Some Other Race	48
Asian	43
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	10

Source: US Census Bureau