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Schurz

Nevada · 821 residents · 11.237 sq mi
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Schurz has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,104. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $94,400. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
821
+14%since 2000
from 721 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
73 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.2
−4%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3485467459431K1990201020202024Schurz
2024821
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,104
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,265 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,263
+196%since 2000
from $10,886 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.523
−9%since 2010
from 0.572 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,400
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.7%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.6%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−18%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic9.4%(68)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(69)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.5%(486)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.4%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(146)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other74.4%(611)
Diversity Score51.1%(420)
Diversity Score
51
−24%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
+24.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
−1%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
−27.5 ptssince 2011
from 39.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.7%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.0%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Female
60.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2012
from 22.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.4%
−35.4 ptssince 2013
from 56.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.3%
+29.4 ptssince 2017
from 51.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 80.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schurz, Nevada?

Schurz, Nevada has about 821 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Schurz, Nevada?

The typical household in Schurz, Nevada earns about $45,104 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schurz, Nevada expensive?

In Schurz, Nevada, the median home is worth about $94,400, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Schurz, Nevada?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Schurz, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schurz, Nevada?

About 23.6% of people in Schurz, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schurz, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Schurz, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 185 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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