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Tonopah

Nevada · 2,179 residents · 9.259 sq mi
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Tonopah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,607. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 448 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $90,700. Households here earn about 49% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,179
−17%since 2000
from 2,627 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
235 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 284 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+8%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Tonopah
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,607
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,401 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,266
+38%since 2000
from $18,256 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$90,700
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$709
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
45.9% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+62%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(2,317)
Black0.7%(18)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(162)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.8%(467)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(1,750)
Black0.9%(19)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(242)
Asian1.3%(28)
Other3.5%(77)
Diversity Score37.6%(820)
Diversity Score
38
+112%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+13%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.4%
−52.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tonopah, Nevada?

Tonopah, Nevada has about 2,179 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tonopah, Nevada?

The typical household in Tonopah, Nevada earns about $31,607 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 $90,700, and the typical rent is about $709 a month.

How educated are people in Tonopah, Nevada?

About 9.5% 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 13.3% 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 1,430 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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