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Churchill County

Nevada · 24,877 residents · 4,950.157 sq mi
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Churchill County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,597. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $188,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,877
+4%since 2000
from 23,982 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+12%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K20K22K24K27K1990201020202024Churchill County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,597
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,808 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,997
+19%since 2000
from $19,264 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,300
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$782
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.0%
−23.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+40%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(19,156)
Black1.6%(375)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(2,076)
Asian2.6%(621)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.9%(7,420)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(19,030)
Black1.5%(366)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(3,009)
Asian2.5%(633)
Other7%(1,739)
Diversity Score48.7%(12,114)
Diversity Score
49
+57%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+6%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.9%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Churchill County, Nevada?

Churchill County, Nevada has about 24,877 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Churchill County, Nevada?

The typical household in Churchill County, Nevada earns about $51,597 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Churchill County, Nevada expensive?

In Churchill County, Nevada, the median home is worth about $188,300, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in Churchill County, Nevada?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Churchill County, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Churchill County, Nevada?

About 8.8% of people in Churchill County, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Churchill County, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Churchill County, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,939 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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7 census tracts
Census Tract 9507Census Tract 9506Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9503.01Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9505
3 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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