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Gerlach

Nevada · 206 residents · 3.126 sq mi
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Gerlach has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,417. Population has grown 36% since 2011. Median home value is $146,600. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 54% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
206
+36%vs 2011
vs 151 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
66 / sq mi
+36%vs 2011
vs 48 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
49.0
+50%vs 2011
vs 32.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,417
−58%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $62,875 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2015
Per capita income
$19,865
−12%vs 2011
vs $22,595 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
+10%vs 2011
vs 0.283 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance73.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services73.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade26.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $124,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2016
Median gross rent
$653
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
14.7%
−43.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.7% in 2011
44.1% rent
Vacancy rate
25.4%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.8%
−26.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+46.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.8
+192%vs 2011
vs 2.0 in 2011
2010 – 2015
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(151)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(187)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(14)
Asian1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.3%(38)
Diversity Score
18
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
−25.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.9%
−25.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.4% in 2011
Female
65.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 65.6% in 2011
Foreign born
5.6%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.0%
+19.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gerlach, Nevada?

Gerlach, Nevada has about 206 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gerlach, Nevada?

The typical household in Gerlach, Nevada earns about $25,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gerlach, Nevada expensive?

In Gerlach, Nevada, the median home is worth about $146,600, and the typical rent is about $653 a month.

How educated are people in Gerlach, Nevada?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Gerlach, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gerlach, Nevada?

About 0.0% of people in Gerlach, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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