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Yerington

Nevada · 3,121 residents · 29.496 sq mi
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Yerington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $144,700. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,121
+8%since 2000
from 2,883 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
106 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 98 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+8%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Yerington
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,151 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,397
+20%since 2000
from $18,640 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information30.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
44.1% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+45%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(1,947)
Black0.7%(21)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(770)
Asian0.8%(24)
Other5.9%(184)
Diversity Score61.4%(1,915)
Diversity Score
61
+73%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
−52.7 ptssince 2013
from 66.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yerington, Nevada?

Yerington, Nevada has about 3,121 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yerington, Nevada?

The typical household in Yerington, Nevada earns about $33,750 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 $144,700, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Yerington, Nevada?

About 15.9% 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 18.6% 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 754 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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