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Esmeralda County

Nevada · 729 residents (2025 est.) · 3,581.889 sq mi
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Esmeralda County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,715. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $108,900. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 47% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,028
+6%since 2000
from 971 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
0 / sq mi
+21%since 2009
from 0 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
55.0
+22%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:729 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6688521K1K1K1990201020202024Esmeralda County
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.7%(28)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.8%(80)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141.3%(13)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.1%(11)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.1%(1)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.6%(88)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412%(123)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.4%(169)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6425.3%(260)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7418%(185)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.5%(57)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(13)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,715
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,203 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,158
+64%since 2000
from $18,971 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
−15%since 2010
from 0.526 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing37.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing21.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction15.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Information3.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,320
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
39.2% rent
Vacancy rate
27.1%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.9%
+34.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+59%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
6
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(781)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(99)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(599)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino31.5%(324)
Asian1.2%(12)
Other8.8%(90)
Diversity Score
69
+65%since 2009
from 42 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican18.9%(194)
Puerto Rican10.2%(105)
Venezuelan2.3%(24)
Asian origin
Filipino1.2%(12)
Ancestry
German22.1%(227)
Greek10.6%(109)
English10.5%(108)
American9.2%(95)
Swedish8.5%(87)
Scottish5.1%(52)
Welsh4.2%(43)
Finnish4%(41)
Irish2.5%(26)
Russian2.4%(25)
Italian2.3%(24)
French1.7%(17)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Polish1.4%(14)
Serbian1.3%(13)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Greek population · Largest English population · Largest Puerto Rican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
−28%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−7.9 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
16.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% 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
22.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 44.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Foreign born
18.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.9%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2012
from 23.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−68.7 ptssince 2013
from 73.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+38.1 ptssince 2017
from 57.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2016
from 88.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2016
from 11.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.8%(116)
Married55.1%(269)
Widowed10.2%(50)
Divorced10.9%(53)
Women 15+
Never married8.6%(36)
Married63.5%(266)
Widowed4.1%(17)
Divorced23.9%(100)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Esmeralda County, Nevada?

Esmeralda County, Nevada has about 1,028 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Esmeralda County, Nevada earns about $41,715 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Esmeralda County, Nevada expensive?

In Esmeralda County, Nevada, the median home is worth about $108,900, and the typical rent is about $1,320 a month.

How educated are people in Esmeralda County, Nevada?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Esmeralda County, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Esmeralda County, Nevada?

About 12.4% of people in Esmeralda County, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Esmeralda County, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Esmeralda County, Nevada has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 316 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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