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Amargosa Valley

Nevada · 1,445 residents · 98.7 sq mi
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Amargosa Valley is a city of 1,445 people in Nevada. 36.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Owners hold 82% of the housing stock. The average commute runs 12 minutes. There are 15 people per square mile.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

1,445
+3%since 2023
from 1,408 in 2023
2020 – 2024
15 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 14 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
39.8
+15%since 2023
from 34.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
98.7 sq mi
Population, 20202024
1K1K1K1K1K20202024Amargosa Valley
20241K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.3%(48)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910%(144)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410%(144)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.2%(60)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2417.2%(248)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340.8%(12)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.8%(112)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546.9%(99)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.7%(213)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7418%(260)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.7%(97)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.6%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$53,139
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $55,573 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$22,974
−6%since 2023
from $24,497 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2023
from 41.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
36.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 30.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.523
+25%since 2023
from 0.420 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

81.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 73.9% in 2023
18.1% rent
21.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.01 people
−5%since 2023
from 3.18 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
24.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
11.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic47.7%(672)
Black1.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino33.7%(475)
Asian1%(14)
Other16.5%(232)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.1%(479)
Black1.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino45.6%(659)
Asian1.8%(26)
Other18.2%(263)
81
+3%since 2023
from 79 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican43.9%(634)
Puerto Rican1.6%(23)
Peruvian0.1%(2)
Asian origin
Filipino1.8%(26)
Ancestry
Irish15.8%(228)
German14%(203)
Norwegian5.3%(77)
Italian2.8%(41)
English2.6%(38)
Swedish1.5%(21)
Dutch0.8%(11)
Section 05

Education

14.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
7.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−36%since 2023
from 18.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
100.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
29.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
44.8%
US average: 74.6%
30.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 28.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
40.9%
−20.5 ptssince 2023
from 61.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.1% in 2023
52.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
18.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
18.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
22.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
10.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
49.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
81.3%
US average: 95.5%
99.2%
US average: 87.7%
61.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 72.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
38.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.2%(116)
Married50.9%(278)
Widowed8.2%(45)
Divorced19.6%(107)
Women 15+
Never married18.7%(105)
Married43.9%(247)
Widowed35.9%(202)
Divorced1.6%(9)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

10.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
16.1%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
18.9%
US average: 13.8%
38.1%
US average: 18.4%
39.7%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
11.4%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
33.0%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
70.6%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)28.2%(55)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era49.7%(97)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 195 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amargosa Valley, Nevada?

Amargosa Valley, Nevada has about 1,445 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Amargosa Valley, Nevada?

The typical household in Amargosa Valley, Nevada earns about $53,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Amargosa Valley, Nevada?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Amargosa Valley, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Amargosa Valley, Nevada?

About 36.7% of people in Amargosa Valley, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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