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
12th
Median Household Income $89,014 +18.5% #327 / 3,222
90th
Median Age 37.6 years -3.3% #2,656 / 3,222
18th
Median Home Value $213,800 -24.2% #1,264 / 3,222
61th
Median Gross Rent $902 -22.4% #1,431 / 3,222
56th
Poverty Rate 10.7% -14.7% #956 / 3,222
70th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.5%
Native Born
3.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$89,014 +18.5% vs nat'l
Rank #327 of 3,222
90th percentile
Per Capita Income
$38,167 −7.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,070 of 3,222
67th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.7% −14.7% vs nat'l
Rank #956 of 3,222
70th percentile
Unemployment Rate
9.4% +77.3% vs nat'l
Rank #3,057 of 3,222
5th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.3% −42.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,129 of 3,222
34th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.1 min −5.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,663 of 3,222
48th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$213,800 −24.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,264 of 3,222
61th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$902 −22.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,431 of 3,222
56th percentile
Homeownership Rate
77.4% +20.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,068 of 3,222
67th percentile
77.4% Homeownership

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Health

95.2% of residents in Lander County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.8% above the national rate.

95.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.2% +3.8% vs nat'l
Rank #537 of 3,222
83th percentile

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.