Esmeralda County, Nevada
NV · FIPS 32009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,028 | — | #3,184 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $41,715 | -44.5% | #3,043 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 55.0 years | +41.4% | #61 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $108,900 | -61.4% | #2,869 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,320 | +13.5% | #394 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | -1.4% | #1,385 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Esmeralda County has a population of 1,028, making it the #3,184 most populous county in the US. The median age is 55.0 years, which is 41.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Esmeralda County is $41,715, ranking #3,043 out of 3,222 counties — 44.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.4% and unemployment stands at 0.6%.
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The median home value in Esmeralda County is $108,900 (-61.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,320/mo and the homeownership rate is 60.8%.
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95.3% of residents in Esmeralda County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.
About Esmeralda County, Nevada
Esmeralda County, Nevada has a total population of 1,028, making it the 3,184th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Esmeralda County is 55.0 years, which is 41.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Esmeralda County is $41,715, which ranks #3,043 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 44.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6%.
The median home value in Esmeralda County is $108,900, 61.4% below the national median. Renters in Esmeralda County pay a median gross rent of $1,320 per month. The homeownership rate is 60.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Esmeralda County, 21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 15.5 min.
Esmeralda County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 58.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (31.5%) and Other (non-Hispanic) (4.6%).
All data for Esmeralda County, Nevada comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.