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Walker Lake

Nevada · 247 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 $16,927. Population has fallen 20% since 2019, a loss of 63 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $103,400. With a median age of 62.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 73% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
247
−20%since 2019
from 310 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Population density
195 / sq mi
−20%since 2019
from 245 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
62.4
−3%since 2019
from 64.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2011 – 2024
227286345404463201120202024Walker Lake
2024376
201120202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,927
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $23,864 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2011 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,716
−7%since 2019
from $18,976 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 10.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 34.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade40%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$103,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $112,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2011 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 79.7% in 2019
14.8% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+30%since 2019
from 4.7 in 2019
2011 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(232)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian6.5%(20)
Other17.7%(55)
Diversity Score50.5%(157)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(213)
Black1.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(18)
Asian1.2%(3)
Other9.1%(22)
Diversity Score39.2%(97)
Diversity Score
39
−22%since 2019
from 51 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 95.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
81.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 79.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 10.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
22.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2019
from 31.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 31.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 51.0% in 2019
Female
43.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2019
from 49.0% in 2019
Foreign born
8.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walker Lake, Nevada?

Walker Lake, Nevada has about 247 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walker Lake, Nevada earns about $16,927 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 $103,400.

How educated are people in Walker Lake, Nevada?

About 5.2% 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 36.4% of people in Walker Lake, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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