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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Pahrump

Nevada · 7,424 residents · 328.801 sq mi
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Pahrump has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,267. Population has fallen 70% since 2000, a loss of 17,207 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $81,000. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 28% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,424
−70%vs 2000
vs 24,631 in 2000
1990 – 2024
23 / sq mi
−70%vs 2000
vs 75 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
45.2
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 45.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K15K27K39K51K1990201020202024Pahrump
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,267
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,860 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,068
−26%vs 2000
vs $17,708 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.8%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$81,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $106,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$402
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $612 in 2000
US average: $450
81.9%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.2% in 2000
18.1% rent
3.6
+19%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86%(21,183)
Black1.3%(314)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(1,879)
Asian0.8%(200)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.3%(5,730)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(7,137)
Black0.5%(40)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(398)
Asian0.4%(30)
Other2.9%(217)
Diversity Score20.5%(1,523)
21
−12%vs 2000
vs 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.1%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.9%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.1%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.2 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 29.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pahrump, Nevada?

Pahrump, Nevada has about 7,424 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Pahrump, Nevada?

The typical household in Pahrump, Nevada earns about $22,267 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pahrump, Nevada expensive?

In Pahrump, Nevada, the median home is worth about $81,000, and the typical rent is about $402 a month.

How educated are people in Pahrump, Nevada?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pahrump, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pahrump, Nevada?

About 11.8% of people in Pahrump, 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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