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Nevada · 246 residents · 3.874 sq mi
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Searchlight has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,766. Population has fallen 57% since 2000, a loss of 330 residents. 6% 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 $142,700. With a median age of 64.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
246
−57%since 2000
from 576 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
64 / sq mi
−57%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
64.2
+18%since 2000
from 54.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2103104105096092000201020202024Searchlight
2024246
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,766
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,407 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,839
+113%since 2000
from $19,606 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
+28%since 2010
from 0.305 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing28.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.4%
+28.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
6.6% rent
Vacancy rate
44.5%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.1%
+38.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
−14%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(538)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(21)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(64)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(216)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.2%(30)
Diversity Score26.8%(66)
Diversity Score
27
+142%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
28.1%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
21.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% 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
17.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
26.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 35.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.9%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
35.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.4%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2012
from 12.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 75.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.4%
+39.9 ptssince 2017
from 35.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Searchlight, Nevada?

Searchlight, Nevada has about 246 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Searchlight, Nevada?

The typical household in Searchlight, Nevada earns about $49,766 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Searchlight, Nevada expensive?

In Searchlight, Nevada, the median home is worth about $142,700.

How educated are people in Searchlight, Nevada?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Searchlight, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Searchlight, Nevada?

About 20.3% of people in Searchlight, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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