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Searchlight

Nevada · 445 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 $31,063. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 131 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $97,200. With a median age of 58.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
445
−23%since 2000
from 576 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
115 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.6
+7%since 2000
from 54.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2103104105096092000201020202024Searchlight
2024246
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,063
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,407 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,468
+20%since 2000
from $19,606 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,200
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
65.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
34.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−6%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(366)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(50)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.2%(130)
Diversity Score
29
+164%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+80%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+43.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
26.2%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 35.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
44.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−67.1 ptssince 2013
from 75.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Searchlight, Nevada?

Searchlight, Nevada has about 445 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Searchlight, Nevada?

The typical household in Searchlight, Nevada earns about $31,063 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 $97,200.

How educated are people in Searchlight, Nevada?

About 4.5% 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 24.1% of people in Searchlight, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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