Esmeralda County, Nevada Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Esmeralda County is located in Nevada with a total population of 962. It is the 17th most populous county out of 17 in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Esmeralda County is 55.8 years. This is 43% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. Only 9.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 19.4%. This is 54% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 6.8%. The median home value is $102,500. Housing costs are 75% lower than the state median of $406,100. 47.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% lower than the state average of 59.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Esmeralda County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.4%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 8.5%.

Education

24.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% 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 77.3%.