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Moapa

Nevada · 1,025 residents · 17.853 sq mi
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Moapa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,019. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $222,100. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
1,025
+10%since 2000
from 928 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
57 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.8
+10%since 2000
from 28.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4276518761K1K2000201020202024Moapa
2024958
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,019
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,365 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,528
+102%since 2000
from $17,587 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade41.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade27%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,100
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+137%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(612)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino35.9%(368)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.7%(612)
Diversity Score
60
−2%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+22%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.1%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
Foreign born
22.5%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.9%
−50.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moapa, Nevada?

Moapa, Nevada has about 1,025 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moapa, Nevada?

The typical household in Moapa, Nevada earns about $42,019 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 $222,100.

How educated are people in Moapa, Nevada?

About 12.1% 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 0.0% of people in Moapa, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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