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Smith Valley

Nevada · 1,807 residents · 101.96 sq mi
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Smith Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,132. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $756,000. With a median age of 63.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,807
+27%since 2000
from 1,425 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
18 / sq mi
+76%since 2009
from 10 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
63.3
+46%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
9501K1K2K2K2000201020202024Smith Valley
20242K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.9%(35)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.2%(58)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.7%(31)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.5%(118)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.4%(134)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.8%(232)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.8%(321)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7437.7%(681)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.8%(177)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.1%(20)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,132
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,121 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,736
+131%since 2000
from $21,940 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
+9%since 2010
from 0.367 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$756,000
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $205,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.3
+154%since 2009
from 4.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
68
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Smith Valley on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(1,107)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(276)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(1,394)
Black4.6%(83)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(158)
Asian1.2%(21)
Other8.4%(151)
Diversity Score
49
+821%since 2009
from 5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican8.7%(158)
Asian origin
Filipino1.2%(21)
Ancestry
German27.4%(496)
English10.6%(191)
American9.2%(166)
Irish8.4%(152)
Italian5.3%(96)
Scottish5.1%(93)
Dutch3%(55)
Portuguese2.8%(50)
Norwegian2.5%(45)
Polish2.3%(42)
Canadian1.9%(35)
French1.2%(21)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
British1.1%(19)
Swedish0.7%(12)
Finnish0.6%(11)
Danish0.5%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.2%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+27.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.3 min
+82%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.4%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.6%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% 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
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.8%
−28.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.0%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.0%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2017
from 87.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 93.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married12.6%(108)
Married70.2%(600)
Widowed0.8%(7)
Divorced16.4%(140)
Women 15+
Never married8.4%(72)
Married79.7%(685)
Widowed3.3%(28)
Divorced8.6%(74)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smith Valley, Nevada?

Smith Valley, Nevada has about 1,807 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smith Valley, Nevada?

The typical household in Smith Valley, Nevada earns about $67,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smith Valley, Nevada expensive?

In Smith Valley, Nevada, the median home is worth about $756,000.

How educated are people in Smith Valley, Nevada?

About 36.2% of adults age 25 and over in Smith Valley, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smith Valley, Nevada?

About 8.5% of people in Smith Valley, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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

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