Nixon, Nevada Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 305, Nixon'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

Nixon is a small community located in Nevada, within Washoe County. The total population is 305. It ranks as the 91st most populous out of 123 Census-designated places in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nixon is 34.6 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Nixon is $72,839. This is 7% lower than the state median of $78,260. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 39.0%. This is 214% 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 36.9%. This is 429% higher than the state rate of 7.0%. The median home value is $66,400. Housing costs are 85% lower than the state median of $435,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Nixon is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 60.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Nixon is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Black or African American residents account for 4.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 44.8%. The Black or African American population (4.3%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

13.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% 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 95.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Nixon, 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.