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Owyhee

Nevada · 647 residents · 224.386 sq mi
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Owyhee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,000. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 370 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $119,300. The poverty rate of 31.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
647
−36%since 2000
from 1,017 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
+55%since 2000
from 25.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5757911K1K1K1990201020202024Owyhee
2024647
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,214 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,817
+172%since 2000
from $9,869 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+2%since 2010
from 0.435 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,300
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$524
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.8%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
56.3% rent
Vacancy rate
25.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+26%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.1%(133)
Black3.3%(34)
Hispanic / Latino9%(92)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score76.3%(776)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(25)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(88)
Asian2.3%(15)
Other80.1%(518)
Diversity Score42.3%(274)
Diversity Score
42
−45%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+57%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.2%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.9%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% 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
8.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 47.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.3%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−51.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2012
from 13.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.9%
−48.3 ptssince 2013
from 63.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.8%
+22.6 ptssince 2017
from 51.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.2%
−28.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owyhee, Nevada?

Owyhee, Nevada has about 647 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Owyhee, Nevada?

The typical household in Owyhee, Nevada earns about $54,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Owyhee, Nevada expensive?

In Owyhee, Nevada, the median home is worth about $119,300, and the typical rent is about $524 a month.

How educated are people in Owyhee, Nevada?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Owyhee, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Owyhee, Nevada?

About 31.5% of people in Owyhee, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Owyhee, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Owyhee, Nevada has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 261 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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