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Gardnerville

Nevada · 6,211 residents · 4.8 sq mi
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Gardnerville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,511. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 85% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $319,400. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,211
+85%since 2000
from 3,357 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,294 / sq mi
+85%since 2000
from 699 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+22%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K7K1990201020202024Gardnerville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,511
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,204 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,920
+59%since 2000
from $20,670 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$319,400
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,052
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $680 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.5% in 2000
44.0% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+59%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(4,696)
Black0.4%(25)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(940)
Asian2.6%(160)
Other7.4%(457)
Diversity Score51.5%(3,199)
Diversity Score
52
+71%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.1%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−72.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gardnerville, Nevada?

Gardnerville, Nevada has about 6,211 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gardnerville, Nevada?

The typical household in Gardnerville, Nevada earns about $64,511 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 $319,400, and the typical rent is about $1,052 a month.

How educated are people in Gardnerville, Nevada?

About 34.1% 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 6.6% 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 3,954 residents, a change of about 175 percent over that period.

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