CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Yerington

Nevada · 3,048 residents · 29.496 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Reno metro area
Compare
The short version

Yerington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,953. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,100. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,048
+6%since 2000
from 2,883 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
103 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 98 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.4
+8%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Yerington
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,953
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,151 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,214
+8%since 2000
from $18,640 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,100
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$643
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.6%
−34.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
42.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+53%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Yerington on RentDataNow
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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(2,227)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(572)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other5.9%(179)
Diversity Score51.5%(1,570)
Diversity Score
51
+45%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.3 min
−26%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.3%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Yerington

Hill 'n Dale
Pop 3,083
Pea Ridge
Pop 3,560
Lake Hamilton
Pop 3,007
Bushnell
Pop 3,157
Places similar to Yerington
Head to head

Compare Yerington to nearby cities

YERINGTON VS
Dayton
Income$102,819+178%
Home value$433,200+161%
Population15,781+389%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
YERINGTON VS
Gardnerville Ranchos
Income$87,785+138%
Home value$486,000+193%
Population12,114+275%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
YERINGTON VS
Carson
Income$72,355+96%
Home value$453,000+173%
Population58,571+1715%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
YERINGTON VS
Fallon
Income$73,389+99%
Home value$282,700+70%
Population9,570+197%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Yerington, Nevada?

Yerington, Nevada has about 3,048 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yerington, Nevada?

The typical household in Yerington, Nevada earns about $36,953 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 $166,100, and the typical rent is about $643 a month.

How educated are people in Yerington, Nevada?

About 12.8% 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 11.8% 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 681 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Nevada
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Yerington with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →