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Moapa

Nevada · 1,006 residents · 17.853 sq mi
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Moapa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,595. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $216,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,006
+8%since 2000
from 928 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
56 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+32%since 2000
from 28.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4276518761K1K2000201020202024Moapa
2024958
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,595
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,365 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,690
+35%since 2000
from $17,587 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
32.0% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+96%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.7%(520)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino32.4%(326)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other28.4%(286)
Diversity Score81.3%(818)
Diversity Score
81
+33%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
−3%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.7%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
Female
65.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
Foreign born
14.1%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−48.8 ptssince 2013
from 62.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moapa, Nevada?

Moapa, Nevada has about 1,006 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moapa, Nevada?

The typical household in Moapa, Nevada earns about $49,595 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 $216,900, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Moapa, Nevada?

About 7.6% 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 16.9% of people in Moapa, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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