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Amargosa Valley

Nevada · 1,445 residents · 98.66 sq mi
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Amargosa Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,139. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 36.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Nevada median.

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

Total population
1,445
+3%since 2023
from 1,408 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
15 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 14 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
+15%since 2023
from 34.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
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20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,139
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $55,573 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
36.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 30.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
81.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 73.9% in 2023
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
21.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic47.7%(672)
Black1.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino33.7%(475)
Asian1%(14)
Other16.5%(232)
Diversity Score78.9%(1,111)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.1%(479)
Black1.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino45.6%(659)
Asian1.8%(26)
Other18.2%(263)
Diversity Score81.1%(1,171)
Diversity Score
81
+3%since 2023
from 79 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
7.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.6 min
−36%since 2023
from 18.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
29.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 28.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.9%
−20.5 ptssince 2023
from 61.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.1% in 2023
Female
52.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
Foreign born
18.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
49.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 72.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
38.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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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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