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Gabbs

Nevada · 237 residents · 1.50 sq mi
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With 237 people, Gabbs is a city in Nevada. The median age is 71.7, about 33 years above the US median. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 0% of residents were born outside the United States. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago. Owners hold 76% of the housing stock.

At a glance
Older
median age 71.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

237
−25%since 2000
from 318 in 2000
1990 – 2024
158 / sq mi
+44%since 2011
from 110 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 281
71.7
+82%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.50 sq mi
Population, 19902024
518636654772819902000201020202024Gabbs
2024237
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1914.8%(35)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7451.1%(121)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8419.8%(47)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over14.3%(34)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$32,519
+112%since 2000
from $15,322 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+32.8 ptssince 2010
from 10.2% in 2010
US average: 53.3%
19.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.429
+2%since 2010
from 0.421 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

76.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
23.9% rent
13.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 10.0%
1.67 people
Unchangedsince 2010
from 1.67 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
43.5%
+22.8 ptssince 2010
from 20.7% in 2010
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(23)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(237)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
−100%since 2011
from 25 in 2011
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German65.8%(156)
Australian19.8%(47)
English14.3%(34)
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
+23.9 ptssince 2010
from 76.1% in 2010
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−23.9 ptssince 2010
from 23.9% in 2010
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 0.4%
23.9%
+23.9 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
25.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 28.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

39.7%
−20.1 ptssince 2010
from 59.8% in 2010
60.3%
+20.1 ptssince 2010
from 40.2% in 2010
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 14.1%
16.8%
−12.8 ptssince 2010
from 29.7% in 2010
US average: 6.2%
14.3%
−17.2 ptssince 2012
from 31.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−41.4 ptssince 2013
from 41.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
76.1%
+40.9 ptssince 2017
from 35.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
76.1%
−23.9 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married63.8%(60)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced36.2%(34)
Women 15+
Never married24.5%(35)
Married42.7%(61)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced32.9%(47)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
−41.4 ptssince 2013
from 41.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
0.0%
−70.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.7% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
70.9%
+70.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
85.2%
+55.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
14.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
14.3%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
70.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 70.7% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
100.0%
+70.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II100%(34)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 34 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Gabbs, Nevada?

Gabbs, Nevada has about 237 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Gabbs, Nevada?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gabbs, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gabbs, Nevada?

About 19.8% of people in Gabbs, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gabbs, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Gabbs, Nevada has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 431 residents, a change of about -65 percent over that period.

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

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