Skyland, Nevada Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 313, Skyland'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

Skyland is a small community located in Nevada, within Douglas County. The total population is 313. It ranks as the 89th most populous out of 123 Census-designated places in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Skyland is 66.5 years. This is 70% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 4.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 26.5% 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 Skyland is $89,792. This is 15% higher than the state median of $78,260. It is also 11% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Skyland. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Skyland, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $1,459,300. Housing costs are 235% higher than the state median of $435,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 16.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 55% higher than the state average of 60.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Skyland is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (84.0% vs 44.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (11.8%) is well below the state average of 29.6%.

Education

63.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Skyland in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 127% higher than the state rate of 27.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 26.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Skyland, 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.