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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Winnemucca

Nevada · 6,134 residents · 9.769 sq mi
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Winnemucca has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $33,131. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $75,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,134
−14%vs 2000
vs 7,174 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
628 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 734 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
30.7
−10%vs 2000
vs 34.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K9K1990201020202024Winnemucca
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,131
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,699 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,153
−34%vs 2000
vs $21,441 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
8.1%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $100,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$442
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $500 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.6% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+5%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(5,303)
Black0.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(1,488)
Asian0.9%(62)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.8%(3,211)
1990
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(5,250)
Black0.7%(41)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(1,234)
Asian0.5%(30)
Other13.3%(813)
Diversity Score56.5%(3,466)
Diversity Score
57
+26%vs 2000
vs 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.3%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winnemucca, Nevada?

Winnemucca, Nevada has about 6,134 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Winnemucca, Nevada?

The typical household in Winnemucca, Nevada earns about $33,131 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winnemucca, Nevada expensive?

In Winnemucca, Nevada, the median home is worth about $75,100, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Winnemucca, Nevada?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Winnemucca, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winnemucca, Nevada?

About 8.1% of people in Winnemucca, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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