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Walker Lake

Nevada · 376 residents · 1.264 sq mi
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Walker Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,455. Population has declined 6% since 2023. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $207,100. With a median age of 62.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
376
−6%since 2023
from 402 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Population density
297 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 318 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
62.2
−3%since 2023
from 64.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2011 – 2024
227286345404463201120202024Walker Lake
2024376
201120202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,455
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $44,500 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2011 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,993
+6%since 2023
from $29,165 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 27.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
−8%since 2023
from 0.423 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade30.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance15.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing8.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$207,100
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $146,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2011 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 85.7% in 2023
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+24%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(351)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.7%(111)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(318)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(58)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.6%(123)
Diversity Score
33
+18%since 2023
from 28 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.9 min
−1%since 2023
from 39.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 91.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% 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
35.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
Female
58.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 53.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 90.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 96.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walker Lake, Nevada?

Walker Lake, Nevada has about 376 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walker Lake, Nevada?

The typical household in Walker Lake, Nevada earns about $50,455 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walker Lake, Nevada expensive?

In Walker Lake, Nevada, the median home is worth about $207,100.

How educated are people in Walker Lake, Nevada?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in Walker Lake, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walker Lake, Nevada?

About 24.5% of people in Walker Lake, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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