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Moapa

Nevada · 928 residents · 17.9 sq mi
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Moapa is home to 928 people in Nevada. Since 2009 the city has more than doubled, up 426 people. The median age is 28.8, younger than the US median of 35.2. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 24% national rate. Owners hold 81% of the housing stock. The poverty rate is 3.1%, under the national 12.4%.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
928
+85%vs 2009
vs 502 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Median age
28.8
−41%vs 2009
vs 48.5 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Land area
17.9 sq mi
Population, 2000 – 2024
4276518761K1K2000201020202024Moapa
2024958
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Age distribution, 2000
Under 58%(74)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 910.2%(95)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 1412.2%(113)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 1911.5%(107)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 244.5%(42)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.1%(94)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4416.7%(155)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5410.6%(98)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.9%(83)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 745.3%(49)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 841.3%(12)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.6%(6)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,365
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $30,385 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,587
−12%vs 2009
vs $19,975 in 2009
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.1%
+3.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,700
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $223,600 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
81.0%
−11.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 92.8% in 2009
19.0% rent
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic38.4%(193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino61.6%(309)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(552)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino35%(325)
Asian1.8%(17)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican32.8%(314)
Ancestry
English38.6%(370)
Irish17.1%(164)
Scotch-Irish11.2%(107)
German9.6%(92)
Italian6.6%(63)
Scottish4.4%(42)
Danish3.4%(33)
Welsh2.2%(21)
Norwegian1.5%(14)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
Unchangedvs 2009
vs 9.0% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.9%
+27.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 40.1% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−2.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.3%(91)
Married64.7%(224)
Widowed3.2%(11)
Divorced5.8%(20)
Women 15+
Never married25.7%(88)
Married60.2%(206)
Widowed2.6%(9)
Divorced11.4%(39)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

Uninsured
6.5%
−31.1 ptssince 2013
from 37.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
54.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
12.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
22.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
22.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
68.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 61.5% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
37.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)35%(35)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)44%(44)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War21%(21)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 100 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moapa, Nevada?

Moapa, Nevada has about 928 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Moapa, Nevada?

The typical household in Moapa, Nevada earns about $48,365 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 $107,700, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Moapa, Nevada?

About 9.0% 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 3.1% of people in Moapa, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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