Virginia City, Nevada Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 644, Virginia City'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

Virginia City is a small community located in Nevada, within Storey County. The total population is 644. It ranks as the 75th most populous out of 123 Census-designated places in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Virginia City is 58.2 years. This is 49% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 8.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Virginia City is $114,000. This is 46% higher than the state median of $78,260. It is also 41% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.8%. This is 54% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Virginia City, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $414,300. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $435,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 67% higher than the state average of 60.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Virginia City has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.1% vs 44.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (6.5%) is well below the state average of 29.6%.

Education

31.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% higher 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 89.3%. Notably, 16.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Virginia City, 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.