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Wadsworth

Nevada · 705 residents · 3.711 sq mi
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Wadsworth has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,056. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 176 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $86,400. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
705
−20%since 2000
from 881 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
190 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 237 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.4
+54%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5406637869091K1990201020202024Wadsworth
2024705
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,056
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,198 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,708
+88%since 2000
from $14,756 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.9%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
−19%since 2010
from 0.459 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,400
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
36.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.7%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−42%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic25.2%(222)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino12%(106)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.9%(493)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23%(162)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14%(99)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other62.3%(439)
Diversity Score67.5%(476)
Diversity Score
67
+21%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 94.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 16.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.7%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2012
from 11.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.3%
−39.6 ptssince 2013
from 59.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.5%
+27.0 ptssince 2017
from 47.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2016
from 89.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wadsworth, Nevada?

Wadsworth, Nevada has about 705 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wadsworth, Nevada?

The typical household in Wadsworth, Nevada earns about $63,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wadsworth, Nevada expensive?

In Wadsworth, Nevada, the median home is worth about $86,400, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Wadsworth, Nevada?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wadsworth, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wadsworth, Nevada?

About 21.8% of people in Wadsworth, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wadsworth, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Wadsworth, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 124 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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