Fish Springs, Nevada Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 528, Fish Springs'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

Fish Springs is a small community located in Nevada, within Douglas County. The total population is 528. It ranks as the 77th most populous out of 123 Census-designated places in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fish Springs is 61.2 years. This is 57% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. 23.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fish Springs is $102,639. This is 31% higher than the state median of $78,260. It is also 27% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.9%. This is 60% 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 0.4%. This is 94% lower than the state rate of 7.0%. The median home value is $680,000. Housing costs are 56% higher than the state median of $435,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.6x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 98.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 63% higher than the state average of 60.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fish Springs has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (87.3% vs 44.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (8.0%) is well below the state average of 29.6%.

Education

18.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% 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 88.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fish Springs, 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.