Lander County, Nevada Demographics 2026
Lander County, Nevada has a population of 5,770, the 12th most populous county in Nevada. The median household income is $89,014 and the median home value is $213,800. The poverty rate is 10.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Lander County Quick Facts
How Lander County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,745 | 5,770 | +0.4% |
| Median household income | $84,474 | $89,014 | +5.4% |
| Median home value | $210,500 | $213,800 | +1.6% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 69 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Lander County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Mountain | 3,518 | $81,857 | 10.1% | $203,800 |
| Kingston | 144 | $61,375 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Austin | 64 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Lander County is located in Nevada with a total population of 5,770. It is the 12th most populous county out of 17 in Nevada. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lander County is 37.6 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lander County is $89,014. This is 14% higher than the state median of $78,260. It is also 10% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 9.4%. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 7.0%. The median home value is $213,800. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $435,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Lander County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 60.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Lander County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (75.0% vs 44.8%). The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (0.4%) 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 88.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Lander County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Nevada and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lander County, Nevada?
Lander County has a population of 5,770, making it the 12th most populous county in Nevada.
What is the median income in Lander County?
The median household income in Lander County is $89,014 with a poverty rate of 10.7%.
How many cities are in Lander County, Nevada?
Lander County contains 3 Census-designated places.