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Smith Valley

Nevada · 1,710 residents · 101.96 sq mi
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Smith Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,147. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $456,600. With a median age of 59.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,710
+20%since 2000
from 1,425 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
17 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 14 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.5
+37%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
9501K1K2K2K2000201020202024Smith Valley
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,147
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,121 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,932
+64%since 2000
from $21,940 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$456,600
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $205,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
13.9% rent
Afford Score
7.9
+76%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(1,407)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(195)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other4.6%(78)
Diversity Score37%(633)
Diversity Score
37
−9%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.1%
−31.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smith Valley, Nevada?

Smith Valley, Nevada has about 1,710 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Smith Valley, Nevada earns about $58,147 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 $456,600.

How educated are people in Smith Valley, Nevada?

About 35.6% 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 9.4% of people in Smith Valley, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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