Double Spring, Nevada Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 265, Double Spring's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Double Spring is a small community located in Nevada, within Douglas County. The total population is 265. It ranks as the 98th most populous out of 123 Census-designated places in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Double Spring is 33.1 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. With 46.8% of the population under 18, Double Spring has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Double Spring is $135,938. This is 74% higher than the state median of $78,260. It is also 68% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 0.8%. This is 94% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 7.0%. The median home value is $785,000. Housing costs are 80% higher than the state median of $435,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.8x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 67% higher than the state average of 60.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Double Spring is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.0% of the population. Asian residents account for 1.5%. The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% 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 98.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Double Spring, Nevada is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Nevada state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 123 Census-designated places in Nevada. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.