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Gardnerville

Nevada · 5,486 residents · 4.8 sq mi
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Gardnerville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,267. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $487,300. With a median age of 55.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 109%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,486
+63%since 2000
from 3,357 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,143 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 699 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.7
+43%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K7K1990201020202024Gardnerville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,267
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,204 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,156
+104%since 2000
from $20,670 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
+19%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$487,300
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,241
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $680 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 52.5% in 2000
48.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.8
+152%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(2,822)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(397)
Asian1.3%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.2%(1,012)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(4,017)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14%(766)
Asian4.6%(255)
Other8.2%(448)
Diversity Score54.4%(2,987)
Diversity Score
54
+81%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+81%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2012
from 11.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2017
from 78.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 87.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 9.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gardnerville, Nevada?

Gardnerville, Nevada has about 5,486 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gardnerville, Nevada?

The typical household in Gardnerville, Nevada earns about $62,267 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gardnerville, Nevada expensive?

In Gardnerville, Nevada, the median home is worth about $487,300, and the typical rent is about $1,241 a month.

How educated are people in Gardnerville, Nevada?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gardnerville, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gardnerville, Nevada?

About 14.4% of people in Gardnerville, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gardnerville, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Gardnerville, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,229 residents, a change of about 143 percent over that period.

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