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Owyhee

Nevada · 953 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 $30,898. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 8% 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 $81,900. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
953
−6%since 2000
from 1,017 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.5
+29%since 2000
from 25.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5757911K1K1K1990201020202024Owyhee
2024647
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,898
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,214 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,069
+32%since 2000
from $9,869 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,900
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$340
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
12.4%
−47.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
41.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+51%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic6.7%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(34)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other83.6%(796)
Diversity Score25.5%(243)
Diversity Score
26
−67%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.1 min
+8%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
20.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% 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
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
60.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.1%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owyhee, Nevada?

Owyhee, Nevada has about 953 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Owyhee, Nevada?

The typical household in Owyhee, Nevada earns about $30,898 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 $81,900, and the typical rent is about $340 a month.

How educated are people in Owyhee, Nevada?

About 8.4% 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 25.7% 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 45 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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