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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Owyhee

Nevada · 1,017 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 $23,214. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $40,800. At a median age of 25.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 25.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,017
+12%since 1990
from 908 in 1990
1990 – 2024
5 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 4 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
25.2
−4%since 1990
from 26.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5757911K1K1K1990201020202024Owyhee
2024647
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,214
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,365 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,869
+39%since 1990
from $7,095 in 1990
US average: $21,522
32.4%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 35.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,800
−34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$280
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $199 in 1990
US average: $602
59.8%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 65.8% in 1990
40.2% rent
1.8
−42%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic8.7%(79)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(34)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score27.6%(251)
2000
White, non-Hispanic13.1%(133)
Black3.3%(34)
Hispanic / Latino9%(92)
Asian0.6%(6)
Diversity Score76.3%(776)
76
+176%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.7%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 65.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.4 min
−21%since 1990
from 11.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owyhee, Nevada?

Owyhee, Nevada has about 1,017 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Owyhee, Nevada?

The typical household in Owyhee, Nevada earns about $23,214 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 $40,800, and the typical rent is about $280 a month.

How educated are people in Owyhee, Nevada?

About 12.9% 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 32.4% of people in Owyhee, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Owyhee, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Owyhee, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 109 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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