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Schurz

Nevada · 658 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 $19,167. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 6% 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 $118,800. The poverty rate of 41.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 66% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
658
−9%since 2000
from 721 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
59 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+16%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3485467459431K1990201020202024Schurz
2024821
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,167
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,265 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,659
+62%since 2000
from $10,886 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
41.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.572
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services15.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration15.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,800
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$376
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
13.9%
−61.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
37.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.2
+143%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic10.8%(71)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9%(59)
Asian0%(0)
Other79.2%(521)
Diversity Score42.4%(279)
Diversity Score
42
−37%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+11%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
43.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.1%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Female
59.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schurz, Nevada?

Schurz, Nevada has about 658 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Schurz, Nevada?

The typical household in Schurz, Nevada earns about $19,167 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 $118,800, and the typical rent is about $376 a month.

How educated are people in Schurz, Nevada?

About 6.5% 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 41.4% 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 22 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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