Churchill County, Nevada Demographics 2026
Churchill County, Nevada has a population of 25,805, the 8th most populous county in Nevada. The median household income is $79,163 and the median home value is $329,900. The poverty rate is 8.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Churchill County Quick Facts
How Churchill County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,614 | 25,805 | +0.7% |
| Median household income | $73,268 | $79,163 | +8.0% |
| Median home value | $298,000 | $329,900 | +10.7% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 69 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Churchill County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fallon | 9,463 | $73,389 | 12.5% | $282,700 |
| Fallon Station | 1,399 | $67,301 | 1.2% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Churchill County is located in Nevada with a total population of 25,805. It is the 8th most populous county out of 17 in Nevada. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Churchill County is 40.4 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Churchill County is $79,163. This is 1% higher than the state median of $78,260. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.1%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 7.0%. The median home value is $329,900. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $435,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 60.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Churchill County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (70.7% vs 44.8%). The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.
Education
17.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 27.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Churchill County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Nevada and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Churchill County, Nevada?
Churchill County has a population of 25,805, making it the 8th most populous county in Nevada.
What is the median income in Churchill County?
The median household income in Churchill County is $79,163 with a poverty rate of 8.1%.
How many cities are in Churchill County, Nevada?
Churchill County contains 2 Census-designated places.