Nye County, NV Demographics
What is the population of Nye County?
There are 52,424 residents in Nye County, with a median age of 53. Of this, 50.72% are males and 49.28% are females. US-born citizens make up 90.9% of the resident pool in Nye County, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.79%. Additionally, 3.3% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 45,265 people in Nye County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 52,424 | 3.1% |
| Male Population | 26,590 | 2.9% |
| Female Population | 25,834 | 3.3% |
Male Population 50.72%
Female Population 49.28%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 53 | -1.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 47,656 | 4.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,036 | 1.1% |
| Not Citizen | 1,732 | -19.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 90.9%
Citizen not U.S. Born 5.79%
Not Citizen 3.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 92 | 10.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,247 | -8.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,047 | 11.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,442 | 7.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 45,265 | 3.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.18%
Moved from Same County 4.31%
Moved from Same State 3.93%
Moved from Different State 4.69%
Same House as Last Year 86.89%
What are the employment statistics in Nye County?
White-collar workers make up 69.59% of the working population in Nye County, while blue-collar employees account for 30.41%. There are also 1,848 entrepreneurs in Nye County (10.97% of the workforce); 11,861 workers employed in private companies (70.43%); and 2,587 people working in governmental institutions (15.36%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 11,719 | 5.8% |
| Blue Collar | 5,121 | -6.3% |
White Collar 69.59%
Blue Collar 30.41%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,848 | 17.0% |
| Private Companies | 11,861 | -2.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,587 | 10.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 544 | 7.5% |
Self Employees 10.97%
Private Companies 70.43%
Governmental Workers 15.36%
Not for Profit Companies 3.23%
How many households are there in Nye County?
There are a total of 22,204 households in Nye County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 60.71% of these Nye County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 39.29%. Additionally, 19.12% of households have children and 80.88% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 22,204 | 2.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 13,481 | 2.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 8,723 | 1.9% |
Family Households 60.71%
Non-Family Households 39.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 4,246 | 0.4% |
| Households without Children | 17,958 | 2.4% |
Households with Children 19.12%
Households without Children 80.88%
What are the median and average incomes in Nye County?
The average annual household income in Nye County is $60,602, while the median household income sits at $48,538 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $71,270, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $66,533. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $42,448 and $42,406, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $60,602 | 6.3% |
| Median Household Income | $48,538 | -5.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 43,139 | 3.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Nye County?
There are 25,484 housing units in Nye County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1985. Of the 22,204 occupied housing units in Nye County, 74.64% are owner-occupied, while 25.36% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 50.41% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $205,850. In general, housing costs reach $744 per month in Nye County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 25,484 | 0.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1985 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 614 | -15.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 186 | -22.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 308 | -41.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 813 | 19.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,127 | -2.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,482 | -9.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7,658 | 3.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8,477 | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,560 | 35.5% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 259 | 63.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 22,204 | 2.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 16,572 | 5.3% |
| Renter Occupied | $5,632 | -6.5% |
Owner Occupied 74.64%
Renter Occupied 25.36%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 8,354 | 0.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 8,218 | 11.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $205,850 | 3.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $155,000 | 6.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $744 | 9.4% |
With Mortgage 50.41%
Without Mortgage 49.59%
What is the level of education in Nye County?
Approximately 43.03% of the population in Nye County holds a high school degree (that's 19,928 residents), while 34.01% have attained a college certificate (15,750 locals) and 7.38% have a bachelor's degree (3,416 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,949 | 12.5% |
| Some High School | 19,928 | -0.2% |
| Some College | 15,750 | 6.2% |
| Associate Degree | 3,586 | 0.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,416 | 1.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,685 | 3.4% |
No High School 4.21%
Some High School 43.03%
Some College 34.01%
Associate Degree 7.74%
Bachelor's Degree 7.38%
Graduate Degree 3.64%
What is the marital status of Nye County residents?
A total of 11,108 people in Nye County have never been married (which represents 24.17% of the total population), while 23,302 of them are wedded (50.71%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 688 (1.5%) and 6,947 (15.12%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 11,108 | 12.4% |
| Married | 23,302 | 1.5% |
| Separated | 688 | -11.0% |
| Widowed | 3,911 | 13.8% |
| Divorced | 6,947 | 6,947.0% |
Never Married 24.17%
Married 50.71%
Separated 1.5%
Widowed 8.51%
Divorced 15.12%
What are the most common means of transportation in Nye County?
The top three means of transportation people in Nye County use to get to work are: car, walking and taxi cab. A total of 14,431 residents commute by car, 347 prefer going to work by walking and 70 by taxi cab
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 14,431 | 2.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 68 | -31.3% |
| TaxiCab | 70 | N/A |
| Walk | 347 | -26.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Nye County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89003 | 596 | 378 | $0.00 | $37,916.00 |
| 89020 | 1,608 | 667 | $34,635.00 | $57,878.00 |
| 89045 | 2,233 | 925 | $79,872.00 | $85,960.00 |
| 89048 | 25,091 | 10,189 | $52,690.00 | $71,144.00 |
| 89049 | 2,334 | 1,203 | $35,140.00 | $46,941.00 |
| 89060 | 12,198 | 5,129 | $48,076.00 | $73,949.00 |
| 89061 | 7,529 | 3,326 | $64,420.00 | $76,057.00 |
| 89310 | 181 | 121 | $46,328.00 | $55,392.00 |
| 89314 | 187 | 76 | $49,000.00 | $55,951.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.