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Wadsworth

Nevada · 991 residents · 3.711 sq mi
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Wadsworth has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $76,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
991
+12%since 2000
from 881 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
37.3
+19%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5406637869091K1990201020202024Wadsworth
2024705
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.6%(65)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.8%(67)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.6%(85)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.5%(74)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(50)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.4%(123)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412%(119)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 549.8%(97)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.6%(145)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.1%(100)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.4%(54)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.2%(12)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,917
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,198 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,169
+43%since 2000
from $14,756 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,900
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$582
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−70%since 2009
from 5.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Wadsworth on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic25.2%(222)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino12%(106)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.7%(215)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(94)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other60%(594)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.6%(36)
Guatemalan0.4%(3)
Asian origin
Filipino0.8%(6)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German8.8%(69)
Irish6.5%(51)
English5.6%(44)
Dutch2.8%(22)
Scottish2.8%(22)
Italian1.4%(11)
Portuguese1.4%(11)
Swedish1.3%(10)
Norwegian1.1%(9)
Welsh1.1%(9)
Greek1%(8)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.6%(5)
Polish0.6%(5)
Russian0.6%(5)
American0.5%(4)
Canadian0.5%(4)
French0.5%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+40%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 94.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 16.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.4%
−52.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−44.7 ptssince 2013
from 59.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married38.7%(120)
Married38.4%(119)
Widowed8.4%(26)
Divorced14.5%(45)
Women 15+
Never married28.8%(80)
Married33.5%(93)
Widowed18.3%(51)
Divorced19.4%(54)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wadsworth, Nevada?

Wadsworth, Nevada has about 991 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wadsworth, Nevada?

The typical household in Wadsworth, Nevada earns about $47,917 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 $76,900, and the typical rent is about $582 a month.

How educated are people in Wadsworth, Nevada?

About 10.3% 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 19.8% 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 410 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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