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Virginia City

Nevada · 644 residents · 0.867 sq mi
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Virginia City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,000. Population has declined 11% since 2023. Median home value is $414,300. With a median age of 58.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
644
−11%since 2023
from 721 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
743 / sq mi
−11%since 2023
from 832 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
58.2
−10%since 2023
from 64.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
510618725832940201020202024Virginia City
2024644
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $108,214 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,294
+12%since 2023
from $59,931 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 64.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
−1%since 2023
from 0.396 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade45.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade23.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$414,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $414,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−21.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−14.7 ptssince 2023
from 36.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.6
−5%since 2023
from 3.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(667)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(16)
Diversity Score17.6%(127)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(587)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(15)
Diversity Score20.5%(132)
Diversity Score
21
+16%since 2023
from 18 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
−17.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 88.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
45.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
35.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 41.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 66.0% in 2023
Female
33.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 34.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 82.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 99.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Virginia City, Nevada?

Virginia City, Nevada has about 644 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Virginia City, Nevada?

The typical household in Virginia City, Nevada earns about $114,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Virginia City, Nevada expensive?

In Virginia City, Nevada, the median home is worth about $414,300.

How educated are people in Virginia City, Nevada?

About 31.6% of adults age 25 and over in Virginia City, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Virginia City, Nevada?

About 5.8% of people in Virginia City, 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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