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Nixon

Nevada · 464 residents · 6.327 sq mi
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Nixon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $55,300. At a median age of 29.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
464
+11%since 2000
from 418 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
73 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.3
+13%since 2000
from 25.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2082783484174872000201020202024Nixon
2024305
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,197
+73%since 2000
from $9,926 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,300
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$509
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(7)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other82.5%(383)
Diversity Score21.3%(99)
Diversity Score
21
−60%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+26.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
−26%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 22.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 74.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nixon, Nevada?

Nixon, Nevada has about 464 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nixon, Nevada?

The typical household in Nixon, Nevada earns about $53,750 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 $55,300, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in Nixon, Nevada?

About 8.9% 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 30.5% of people in Nixon, 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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