Nye County, Nevada Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Nye County is located in Nevada with a total population of 53,207. It is the 6th most populous county out of 17 in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nye County is 52.4 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. 12.3% 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 Nye County is $55,975. This is 26% lower than the state median of $75,561. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.5%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 9.5%. This is 40% higher than the state rate of 6.8%. The median home value is $266,000. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $406,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 59.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Nye County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (70.3% vs 46.0%). The Black or African American population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 8.5%.

Education

12.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% 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 86.7%.