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Pahrump

Nevada · 44,738 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 $48,948. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 82% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $184,400. With a median age of 55.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,738
+82%since 2000
from 24,631 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
136 / sq mi
+82%since 2000
from 75 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.2
+22%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K15K27K39K51K1990201020202024Pahrump
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,948
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,860 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,537
+44%since 2000
from $17,708 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$913
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $612 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+23%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(32,424)
Black3.1%(1,365)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(6,783)
Asian2.2%(964)
Other6%(2,694)
Diversity Score54.2%(24,268)
Diversity Score
54
+133%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+2%since 2000
from 29.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 18.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 45.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pahrump, Nevada?

Pahrump, Nevada has about 44,738 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pahrump, Nevada?

The typical household in Pahrump, Nevada earns about $48,948 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 $184,400, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Pahrump, Nevada?

About 12.7% 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 16.0% 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 37,314 residents, a change of about 503 percent over that period.

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

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