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Smith Valley

Nevada · 1,603 residents · 101.96 sq mi
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Smith Valley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,477. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $265,700. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,603
+12%since 2000
from 1,425 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
16 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 14 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.6
+24%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
9501K1K2K2K2000201020202024Smith Valley
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,477
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,121 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,858
+36%since 2000
from $21,940 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade21.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$265,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $205,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $604 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
20.5% rent
Vacancy rate
26.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.9%
+58.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+16%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(1,107)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(276)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.9%(583)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(1,338)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(196)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.5%(473)
Diversity Score
29
−28%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+48%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.5%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.9%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
41.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smith Valley, Nevada?

Smith Valley, Nevada has about 1,603 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Smith Valley, Nevada earns about $51,477 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 $265,700, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Smith Valley, Nevada?

About 23.1% 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 12.4% 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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