Churchill County, Nevada Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Churchill County is located in Nevada with a total population of 25,614. It is the 8th most populous county out of 17 in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Churchill County is 39.8 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Churchill County is $73,268. This is 3% lower than the state median of $75,561. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 6.8%. The median home value is $298,000. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $406,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 59.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Churchill County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (71.5% vs 46.0%). The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 8.5%.

Education

18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 27.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.