Fort McDermitt, Nevada Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 286, Fort McDermitt'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

Fort McDermitt is a small community located in Nevada, within Humboldt County. The total population is 286. It ranks as the 93rd most populous out of 123 Census-designated places in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fort McDermitt is 49.0 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. 10.1% 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 Fort McDermitt is $25,000. This is 68% lower than the state median of $78,260. It is also 69% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 41.3%. This is 232% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 8.9%. This is 27% higher than the state rate of 7.0%. The median home value is $55,000. Housing costs are 87% lower than the state median of $435,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Fort McDermitt is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 60.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fort McDermitt is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 44.8%.

Education

4.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 83% 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 81.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fort McDermitt, 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.