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Moapa

Nevada · 958 residents · 17.853 sq mi
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Moapa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $335,000. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
958
+3%since 2000
from 928 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
54 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.8
+80%since 2000
from 28.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
4276518761K1K2000201020202024Moapa
2024958
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,625
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,365 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,830
+126%since 2000
from $17,587 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
+8%since 2010
from 0.420 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade28.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$335,000
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
+42.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+87%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(552)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino35%(325)
Asian1.8%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.9%(565)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(573)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino32.8%(314)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(71)
Diversity Score66.2%(634)
Diversity Score
66
+9%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.1 min
+88%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−19.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
3.0%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
Female
41.2%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.2%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.7%
+21.9 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−55.9 ptssince 2013
from 62.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2017
from 82.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2016
from 67.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.3%
−13.4 ptssince 2016
from 32.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moapa, Nevada?

Moapa, Nevada has about 958 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moapa, Nevada?

The typical household in Moapa, Nevada earns about $80,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moapa, Nevada expensive?

In Moapa, Nevada, the median home is worth about $335,000, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Moapa, Nevada?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Moapa, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moapa, Nevada?

About 16.6% of people in Moapa, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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