Nye County, Nevada Demographics 2026
Nye County, Nevada has a population of 54,344, the 5th most populous county in Nevada. The median household income is $60,714 and the median home value is $290,900. The poverty rate is 14.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Nye County Quick Facts
How Nye 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 | 53,207 | 54,344 | +2.1% |
| Median household income | $55,975 | $60,714 | +8.5% |
| Median home value | $266,000 | $290,900 | +9.4% |
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 Nye County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pahrump | 47,347 | $62,109 | 13.7% | $310,300 |
| Tonopah | 1,910 | $47,031 | 4.9% | $143,900 |
| Amargosa Valley | 1,445 | $53,139 | 36.7% | N/A |
| Beatty | 387 | N/A | 9.8% | $165,400 |
| Gabbs | 237 | N/A | 19.8% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Nye County is located in Nevada with a total population of 54,344. It is the 5th most populous county out of 17 in Nevada. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Nye County is 52.5 years. This is 34% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. 12.4% 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 $60,714. This is 22% lower than the state median of $78,260. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 8.1%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 7.0%. The median home value is $290,900. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $435,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 60.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Nye County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (68.9% vs 44.8%). The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.
Education
13.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% 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 87.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Nye 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 Nye County, Nevada?
Nye County has a population of 54,344, making it the 5th most populous county in Nevada.
What is the median income in Nye County?
The median household income in Nye County is $60,714 with a poverty rate of 14.1%.
How many cities are in Nye County, Nevada?
Nye County contains 5 Census-designated places.