White Pine County, Nevada Demographics 2026

Population Overview

White Pine County is located in Nevada with a total population of 8,856. It is the 10th most populous county out of 17 in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in White Pine County is 41.7 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in White Pine County is $72,294. This is 4% 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 8.4%. This is 33% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 6.8%. The median home value is $196,700. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $406,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, White Pine County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 59.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in White Pine County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (71.7% vs 46.0%). The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 8.5%.

Education

14.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% 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 88.3%.