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Goldfield

Nevada · 376 residents · 1.481 sq mi
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Goldfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,580. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2023. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

376
+63%since 2023
from 231 in 2023
2010 – 2024
254 / sq mi
+63%since 2023
from 156 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
45.6
−20%since 2023
from 57.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
188261335408482201020202024Goldfield
2024376
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$78,580
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $121,094 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$31,885
−25%since 2023
from $42,263 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
−13.9 ptssince 2023
from 69.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
5.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.369
+24%since 2023
from 0.299 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing16.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing10.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

79.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 68.8% in 2023
20.9% rent
32.4%
−14.2 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
35.7%
+26.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(130)
Black1.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(39)
Asian5.6%(13)
Other19.9%(46)
Diversity Score76.5%(177)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(119)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino45.5%(171)
Asian3.2%(12)
Other18.9%(71)
Diversity Score82%(308)
82
+7%since 2023
from 76 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.7%
−15.9 ptssince 2023
from 33.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
13.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1 min
−8%since 2023
from 21.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
76.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2023
from 63.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
6.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
17.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
6.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
41.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
32.5%
−20.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
48.7%
−28.1 ptssince 2023
from 76.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

44.9%
−15.2 ptssince 2023
from 60.2% in 2023
55.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2023
from 39.8% in 2023
31.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
12.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
25.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
93.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
57.7%
−32.3 ptssince 2023
from 90.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
39.1%
+34.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goldfield, Nevada?

Goldfield, Nevada has about 376 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goldfield, Nevada?

The typical household in Goldfield, Nevada earns about $78,580 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Goldfield, Nevada?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Goldfield, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goldfield, Nevada?

About 5.9% of people in Goldfield, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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

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