Walker Lake, Nevada Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 376, Walker Lake'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

Walker Lake is a small community located in Nevada, within Mineral County. The total population is 376. It ranks as the 84th most populous out of 123 Census-designated places in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Walker Lake is 62.2 years. This is 59% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 14.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Walker Lake is $50,455. This is 36% lower than the state median of $78,260. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.5%. This is 97% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Walker Lake, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $207,100. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $435,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 60.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Walker Lake is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (84.6% vs 44.8%).

Education

4.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 85% 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 91.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Walker Lake, 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.