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Nixon

Nevada · 305 residents · 6.327 sq mi
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Nixon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,839. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 113 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $66,400. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
305
−27%since 2000
from 418 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
48 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.6
+34%since 2000
from 25.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2082783484174872000201020202024Nixon
2024305
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,839
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,726
+89%since 2000
from $9,926 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.315
−15%since 2010
from 0.371 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,400
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.7%
+24.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.3%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.2%
−51.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.9
−69%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.7%(7)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(20)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.3%(223)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(11)
Black4.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(50)
Asian2%(6)
Other73.8%(225)
Diversity Score53.2%(162)
Diversity Score
53
Unchangedsince 2000
from 53 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+28.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
−18%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 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
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
36.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2011
from 22.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.9%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
58.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.4%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 6.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−67.9 ptssince 2013
from 74.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
+49.5 ptssince 2017
from 32.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2016
from 82.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nixon, Nevada?

Nixon, Nevada has about 305 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nixon, Nevada?

The typical household in Nixon, Nevada earns about $72,839 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nixon, Nevada expensive?

In Nixon, Nevada, the median home is worth about $66,400, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Nixon, Nevada?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Nixon, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nixon, Nevada?

About 39.0% of people in Nixon, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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