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Nixon

Nevada · 374 residents · 6.327 sq mi
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Nixon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,893. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 7% 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 $173,300. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 36% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
374
−11%since 2000
from 418 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
59 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.0
+16%since 2000
from 25.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2082783484174872000201020202024Nixon
2024305
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,893
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,926
+40%since 2000
from $9,926 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services30.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration27.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction22.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,300
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
2.3%
−52.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
29.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
91.1%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+65%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(11)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other81.7%(305)
Diversity Score19.7%(74)
Diversity Score
20
−63%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+7%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
51.5%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.8%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.8%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nixon, Nevada?

Nixon, Nevada has about 374 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nixon, Nevada?

The typical household in Nixon, Nevada earns about $35,893 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 $173,300, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Nixon, Nevada?

About 7.1% 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 26.9% of people in Nixon, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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