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Goldfield

Nevada · 225 residents · 1.481 sq mi
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Goldfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,250. Population has fallen 24% since 2019, a loss of 73 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $65,700. With a median age of 57.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
225
−24%since 2019
from 298 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
152 / sq mi
−24%since 2019
from 201 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
57.9
+3%since 2019
from 56.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
188261335408482201020202024Goldfield
2024376
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,250
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $36,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,730
+9%since 2019
from $23,514 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 24.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2019
from 15.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade23%
US avg: 6.7%
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing13.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $63,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$495
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $518 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2019
from 74.0% in 2019
12.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−2%since 2019
from 1.8 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(282)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(9)
Diversity Score12.9%(38)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(199)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(13)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other5.6%(13)
Diversity Score28.6%(64)
Diversity Score
29
+122%since 2019
from 13 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 16.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 89.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
−13%since 2019
from 28.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 58.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 33.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 32.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 44.3% in 2019
Female
50.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 55.7% in 2019
Foreign born
4.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goldfield, Nevada?

Goldfield, Nevada has about 225 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goldfield, Nevada?

The typical household in Goldfield, Nevada earns about $38,250 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 $65,700, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in Goldfield, Nevada?

About 18.2% 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 7.0% of people in Goldfield, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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