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Goldfield

Nevada · 268 residents · 1.481 sq mi
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Goldfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,904. Population has fallen 20% since 2011, a loss of 67 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2011, reaching $141,700. With a median age of 59.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 59.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
268
−20%vs 2011
vs 335 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
181 / sq mi
−20%vs 2011
vs 226 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
59.8
+7%vs 2011
vs 56.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
188261335408482201020202024Goldfield
2024376
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,904
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $43,125 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,526
+24%vs 2011
vs $28,535 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.411 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food10.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,700
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $89,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$532
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $529 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
17.0%
−70.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.1% in 2011
18.3% rent
Vacancy rate
45.8%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
−22.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+71%vs 2011
vs 2.1 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(313)
Black2.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(3)
Diversity Score15.7%(52)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(238)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.9%(48)
Diversity Score
18
+14%vs 2011
vs 16 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
−25%vs 2011
vs 15.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.4%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
14.8%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
49.2%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
6.3%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.3%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.8% in 2011
Female
32.7%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.2% in 2011
Foreign born
5.2%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
35.0%
+11.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goldfield, Nevada?

Goldfield, Nevada has about 268 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goldfield, Nevada?

The typical household in Goldfield, Nevada earns about $39,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goldfield, Nevada expensive?

In Goldfield, Nevada, the median home is worth about $141,700, and the typical rent is about $532 a month.

How educated are people in Goldfield, Nevada?

About 17.5% 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 6.5% of people in Goldfield, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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