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Beatty

Nevada · 880 residents · 17.682 sq mi
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Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 274 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
880
−24%since 2000
from 1,154 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
50 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 65 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.2
+29%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2636361K1K2K1990201020202024Beatty
2024387
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$25,167
+48%since 2000
from $16,971 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35.8%
US avg: 10%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$656
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
43.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(985)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(103)
Asian1.2%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.2%(279)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(633)
Black1.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(159)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.2%(389)
Diversity Score
44
+83%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.1 min
−42%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.8%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
23.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.5%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.3%
−64.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beatty, Nevada?

Beatty, Nevada has about 880 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Beatty, Nevada expensive?

In Beatty, Nevada, the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Beatty, Nevada?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Beatty, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beatty, Nevada?

About 21.6% of people in Beatty, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beatty, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Beatty, Nevada has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 750 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

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

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