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Schurz

Nevada · 656 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 $21,193. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $56,700. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 66% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
656
−9%since 2000
from 721 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
58 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.8
−2%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3485467459431K1990201020202024Schurz
2024821
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,193
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,265 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,591
+25%since 2000
from $10,886 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
43.8%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,700
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$380
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7%(46)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino11%(72)
Asian0%(0)
Other71.9%(472)
Diversity Score42.9%(282)
Diversity Score
43
−36%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+35%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.5%
−16.2 ptssince 2011
from 39.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.8%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−43.1 ptssince 2013
from 56.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schurz, Nevada?

Schurz, Nevada has about 656 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Schurz, Nevada?

The typical household in Schurz, Nevada earns about $21,193 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 $56,700, and the typical rent is about $380 a month.

How educated are people in Schurz, Nevada?

About 12.2% 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 43.8% 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 20 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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