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Churchill County

Nevada · 25,516 residents · 4,950.157 sq mi
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Churchill County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,335. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $198,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
25,516
+6%since 2000
from 23,982 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+17%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K20K22K24K27K1990201020202024Churchill County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,335
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,808 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,659
+49%since 2000
from $19,264 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,800
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$888
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
32.9% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+35%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic70%(17,870)
Black1.7%(428)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(3,586)
Asian2.5%(640)
Other7.9%(2,016)
Diversity Score55.1%(14,054)
Segregation Score19.5%(4,971)
Diversity Score
55
+78%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+19%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Churchill County, Nevada?

Churchill County, Nevada has about 25,516 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Churchill County, Nevada earns about $56,335 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 $198,800, and the typical rent is about $888 a month.

How educated are people in Churchill County, Nevada?

About 18.7% 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 12.6% 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 7,578 residents, a change of about 42 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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