Mount Charleston, Nevada Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 465, Mount Charleston'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

Mount Charleston is a small community located in Nevada, within Clark County. The total population is 465. It ranks as the 80th most populous out of 123 Census-designated places in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mount Charleston is 53.9 years. This is 38% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mount Charleston is $109,125. This is 39% higher than the state median of $78,260. It is also 35% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.5%. This is 64% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Mount Charleston, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $684,200. Housing costs are 57% higher than the state median of $435,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 93.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 56% higher than the state average of 60.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mount Charleston is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (73.3% vs 44.8%). The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (10.5%) is well below the state average of 29.6%.

Education

38.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% higher 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 98.6%. Notably, 16.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mount Charleston, 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.