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Fort McDermitt

Nevada · 267 residents · 17.97 sq mi
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Fort McDermitt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,769. Population has fallen 22% since 2019, a loss of 77 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $33,300. The poverty rate of 44.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 75% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
267
−22%since 2019
from 344 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
15 / sq mi
−22%since 2019
from 19 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
Unchangedsince 2019
from 36.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
218326434541649201020202024Fort McDermitt
2024286
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,769
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $20,357 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,299
+12%since 2019
from $11,005 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 12.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
44.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 39.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,300
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $43,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−25.0 ptssince 2019
from 91.7% in 2019
33.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−1%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic2%(7)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(13)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other93.9%(323)
Diversity Score14.6%(50)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(3)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other92.3%(246)
Diversity Score11.2%(30)
Diversity Score
11
−23%since 2019
from 15 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 69.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.0 min
−30%since 2019
from 14.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 81.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 19.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 34.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 23.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
Female
55.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 51.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 34.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort McDermitt, Nevada?

Fort McDermitt, Nevada has about 267 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort McDermitt, Nevada?

The typical household in Fort McDermitt, Nevada earns about $15,769 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort McDermitt, Nevada expensive?

In Fort McDermitt, Nevada, the median home is worth about $33,300.

How educated are people in Fort McDermitt, Nevada?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fort McDermitt, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort McDermitt, Nevada?

About 44.5% of people in Fort McDermitt, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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