Pershing County, Nevada Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pershing County is located in Nevada with a total population of 6,505. It is the 11th most populous county out of 17 in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pershing County is 40.9 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pershing County is $72,007. This is 5% lower than the state median of $75,561. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.1%. This is 36% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 6.8%. The median home value is $166,200. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $406,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Pershing County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 59.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pershing County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 23.3%. The Black or African American population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 8.5%.

Education

9.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 66% 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 85.6%.