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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Tonopah

Nevada · 2,627 residents · 9.259 sq mi
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Tonopah has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,401. Population has fallen 27% since 1990, a loss of 982 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $66,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,627
−27%since 1990
from 3,609 in 1990
1990 – 2024
284 / sq mi
−27%since 1990
from 390 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.7
+24%since 1990
from 31.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Tonopah
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,401
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,708 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,256
+24%since 1990
from $14,735 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.2%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,300
−30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$495
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $445 in 1990
US average: $602
57.3%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 57.5% in 1990
42.7% rent
1.8
−10%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(3,373)
Black0.7%(26)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(211)
Asian1.4%(51)
Diversity Score26.9%(971)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(2,317)
Black0.7%(18)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(162)
Asian0.4%(11)
Diversity Score17.8%(467)
18
−34%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.0%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
−27%since 1990
from 26.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tonopah, Nevada?

Tonopah, Nevada has about 2,627 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tonopah, Nevada?

The typical household in Tonopah, Nevada earns about $37,401 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tonopah, Nevada expensive?

In Tonopah, Nevada, the median home is worth about $66,300, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in Tonopah, Nevada?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tonopah, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tonopah, Nevada?

About 11.2% of people in Tonopah, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tonopah, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Tonopah, Nevada has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 982 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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