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Caliente

Nevada · 990 residents · 53.024 sq mi
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Caliente has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,277. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $79,000. Households here earn about 61% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
990
−12%since 2000
from 1,123 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+31%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5547319091K1K1990201020202024Caliente
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,277
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$24,592
+20%since 2000
from $20,555 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
38.1% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+43%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(952)
Black1.7%(19)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(82)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.2%(260)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(817)
Black3.7%(37)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(76)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0.6%(6)
Diversity Score30%(297)
Diversity Score
30
+29%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.4 min
−7%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.2%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.6%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
63.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caliente, Nevada?

Caliente, Nevada has about 990 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caliente, Nevada?

The typical household in Caliente, Nevada earns about $24,277 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caliente, Nevada expensive?

In Caliente, Nevada, the median home is worth about $79,000, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Caliente, Nevada?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Caliente, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caliente, Nevada?

About 18.0% of people in Caliente, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caliente, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Caliente, Nevada has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 121 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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