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Virginia City

Nevada · 855 residents · 0.867 sq mi
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Virginia City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,516. Population has grown 16% since 2011. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $282,700. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
855
+16%vs 2011
vs 734 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
986 / sq mi
+16%vs 2011
vs 847 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
52.3
+4%vs 2011
vs 50.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
510618725832940201020202024Virginia City
2024644
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,516
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $77,619 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,801
−5%vs 2011
vs $34,495 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.294
+8%vs 2011
vs 0.272 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade28.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food11.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Information6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$282,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $256,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−50.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.7% in 2011
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+23%vs 2011
vs 3.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(655)
Black1.8%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other8.7%(64)
Diversity Score24.5%(180)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(763)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(44)
Asian0.9%(8)
Other10.8%(92)
Diversity Score35.5%(304)
Diversity Score
36
+45%vs 2011
vs 24 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
−6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
−5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.6%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
−2%vs 2011
vs 21.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.1%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.7%
+5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.1%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.2%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.3% in 2011
Female
53.6%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
26.6%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Virginia City, Nevada?

Virginia City, Nevada has about 855 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Virginia City, Nevada earns about $69,516 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 $282,700.

How educated are people in Virginia City, Nevada?

About 17.6% 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 10.9% of people in Virginia City, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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