Nye County, Nevada
NV · FIPS 32023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 54,344 | — | #958 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,714 | -19.2% | #2,019 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 52.5 years | +35.0% | #123 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $290,900 | +3.2% | #673 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,181 | +1.5% | #567 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% | +12.2% | #1,787 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Nye County has a population of 54,344, making it the #958 most populous county in the US. The median age is 52.5 years, which is 35.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Nye County is $60,714, ranking #2,019 out of 3,222 counties — 19.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.1% and unemployment stands at 8.1%.
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The median home value in Nye County is $290,900 (+3.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,181/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.8%.
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91.2% of residents in Nye County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% below the national rate.
About Nye County, Nevada
Nye County, Nevada has a total population of 54,344, making it the 958th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Nye County is 52.5 years, which is 35.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Nye County is $60,714, which ranks #2,019 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1%.
The median home value in Nye County is $290,900, 3.2% above the national median. Renters in Nye County pay a median gross rent of $1,181 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Nye County, 13.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 60.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.6 min.
Nye County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 68.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (17.1%) and Two or More Races (7.8%).
All data for Nye 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.