Sutcliffe, Nevada Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 282, Sutcliffe'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

Sutcliffe is a small community located in Nevada, within Washoe County. The total population is 282. It ranks as the 94th most populous out of 123 Census-designated places in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sutcliffe is 46.3 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sutcliffe is $31,202. This is 60% lower than the state median of $78,260. It is also 61% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 32.3%. This is 160% 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 4.7%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 7.0%. The median home value is $55,000. Housing costs are 87% lower than the state median of $435,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Sutcliffe is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% higher than the state average of 60.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sutcliffe is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.2%. The Black or African American population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (9.2%) is well below the state average of 29.6%.

Education

15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% 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 89.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sutcliffe, 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.