Lander County, Nevada Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lander County is located in Nevada with a total population of 5,745. It is the 12th most populous county out of 17 in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lander County is 37.3 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lander County is $84,474. This is 12% higher than the state median of $75,561. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% higher. The poverty rate stands at 11.4%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 9.2%. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 6.8%. The median home value is $210,500. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $406,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Lander County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 59.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lander County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 22.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (69.8% vs 46.0%). The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 8.5%.

Education

16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% 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 89.3%.