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Yerington

Nevada · 3,227 residents (2025 est.) · 29.496 sq mi
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Yerington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,980. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $284,800. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,150
+9%since 2000
from 2,883 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
107 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 98 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.4
+25%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,227 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Yerington
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,980
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,151 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,922
+77%since 2000
from $18,640 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
−1%since 2010
from 0.438 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing8%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$284,800
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
28.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+67%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(2,232)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(445)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.5%(1,024)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(2,029)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(805)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other9.5%(298)
Diversity Score63.9%(2,011)
Diversity Score
64
+80%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+72%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% 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
5.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.5%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.9%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.2%
−53.7 ptssince 2013
from 66.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+21.4 ptssince 2017
from 66.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 78.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 19.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yerington, Nevada?

Yerington, Nevada has about 3,150 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yerington, Nevada?

The typical household in Yerington, Nevada earns about $57,980 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yerington, Nevada expensive?

In Yerington, Nevada, the median home is worth about $284,800, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Yerington, Nevada?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Yerington, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yerington, Nevada?

About 11.9% of people in Yerington, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yerington, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Yerington, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 783 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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