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Virginia City

Nevada · 787 residents · 0.867 sq mi
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Virginia City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,315. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $376,300. With a median age of 58.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 79% more than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
787
+1%since 2019
from 779 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
908 / sq mi
+1%since 2019
from 899 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
58.6
+21%since 2019
from 48.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
510618725832940201020202024Virginia City
2024644
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,315
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $81,649 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,594
+24%since 2019
from $31,165 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 62.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 12.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance22%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical22%
US avg: 4.7%
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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
$376,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $335,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
69.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2019
from 79.9% in 2019
30.9% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−18%since 2019
from 4.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(767)
Black1.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score3.8%(30)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(699)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(26)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score12%(94)
Diversity Score
12
+214%since 2019
from 4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 98.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 12.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
33.1%
−42.4 ptssince 2019
from 75.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
25.4%
−13.4 ptssince 2019
from 38.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.9%
+37.5 ptssince 2019
from 18.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 63.0% in 2019
Female
39.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 37.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 13.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Virginia City, Nevada?

Virginia City, Nevada has about 787 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Virginia City, Nevada earns about $111,315 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 $376,300.

How educated are people in Virginia City, Nevada?

About 49.4% 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 10.6% 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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