Lander County, Nevada
NV · FIPS 32015 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,770 | — | #2,831 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $89,014 | +18.5% | #327 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.6 years | -3.3% | #2,656 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $213,800 | -24.2% | #1,264 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $902 | -22.4% | #1,431 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% | -14.7% | #956 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lander County has a population of 5,770, making it the #2,831 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.6 years, which is 3.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Lander County is $89,014, ranking #327 out of 3,222 counties — 18.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.7% and unemployment stands at 9.4%.
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The median home value in Lander County is $213,800 (-24.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $902/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.4%.
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95.2% of residents in Lander County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.8% above the national rate.
About Lander County, Nevada
Lander County, Nevada has a total population of 5,770, making it the 2,831st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lander County is 37.6 years, which is 3.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lander County is $89,014, which ranks #327 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4%.
The median home value in Lander County is $213,800, 24.2% below the national median. Renters in Lander County pay a median gross rent of $902 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lander County, 19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.1 min.
Lander County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.8%) and Two or More Races (5.7%).
All data for Lander 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.