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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pahrump

Nevada · 24,631 residents · 328.801 sq mi
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Pahrump has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,860. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 17,207 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $106,500. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

24,631
+232%since 1990
from 7,424 in 1990
1990 – 2024
75 / sq mi
+232%since 1990
from 23 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 45.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K15K27K39K51K1990201020202024Pahrump
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,860
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,267 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,708
+36%since 1990
from $13,068 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.7%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$106,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $81,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$612
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $402 in 1990
US average: $602
80.2%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 81.9% in 1990
19.8% rent
3.1
−16%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(7,137)
Black0.5%(40)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(398)
Asian0.4%(30)
Diversity Score20.5%(1,523)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86%(21,183)
Black1.3%(314)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(1,879)
Asian0.8%(200)
Diversity Score23.3%(5,730)
23
+13%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.5%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.1 min
−10%since 1990
from 32.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 24,631 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pahrump, Nevada?

The typical household in Pahrump, Nevada earns about $34,860 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 $106,500, and the typical rent is about $612 a month.

How educated are people in Pahrump, Nevada?

About 10.0% 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 10.7% of people in Pahrump, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pahrump, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Pahrump, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,207 residents, a change of about 232 percent over that period.

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

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