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Amargosa Valley

Nevada · 1,064 residents · 98.66 sq mi
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Amargosa Valley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,677. Population has fallen 27% since 2021, a loss of 391 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $115,900. The poverty rate of 41.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,064
−27%vs 2021
vs 1,455 in 2021
2020 – 2024
11 / sq mi
−27%vs 2021
vs 15 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
39.7
+12%vs 2021
vs 35.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
1K1K1K1K1K20202024Amargosa Valley
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,677
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $42,941 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$21,230
Unchangedvs 2021
vs $21,216 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 35.3% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
41.0%
−4.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.7% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing50.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction42.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing7.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$115,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $112,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2022
64.6%
−18.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 82.9% in 2021
35.4% rent
1.9
−27%vs 2021
vs 2.6 in 2021
2020 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic40.6%(591)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino47.1%(686)
Asian0.9%(13)
Other11.3%(165)
Diversity Score75%(1,091)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.6%(485)
Black3.8%(40)
Hispanic / Latino44%(468)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other9%(96)
Diversity Score76.6%(815)
77
+2%vs 2021
vs 75 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.4%
+0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
−4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.4% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
11.2%
+3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.1% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
+1%vs 2021
vs 12.3 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
86.7%
+4.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
37.7%
+2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 35.4% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
21.8%
−8.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 30.3% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

55.7%
+3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.8% in 2021
44.3%
−3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.2% in 2021
23.4%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 22.9% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
26.9%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 25.6% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Amargosa Valley, Nevada?

Amargosa Valley, Nevada has about 1,064 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Amargosa Valley, Nevada earns about $60,677 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Amargosa Valley, Nevada expensive?

In Amargosa Valley, Nevada, the median home is worth about $115,900.

How educated are people in Amargosa Valley, Nevada?

About 16.4% 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 41.0% 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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