U.S. County · Profile

Nye County

55.7KTotal Population
3Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+71.33%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Nye County has a population of 55,720 as of 2023. It is located in Nevada.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Nye County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):16.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White77.4%43,127
Hispanic or Latino16.2%9,027
Two or More Races9.8%5,461
Some Other Race6.9%3,845
Black or African American2.4%1,337
Asian1.9%1,059
American Indian/Alaska Native1.1%613
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.4%223

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Nye County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$53,602
28.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$30,751
19.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
15.3%
33.0% above national average
Median Age
52.9 years

Income & Poverty

$53,602Median Household Income
$30,751Per Capita Income
15.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$53,602$71,428
Families$64,001$81,770
Married-couple Families$64,001$71,681
Nonfamily Households$34,948$37,744

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Nye County, Nevada.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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