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Esmeralda County

Nevada · 971 residents · 3,581.889 sq mi
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Esmeralda County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,203. Population has fallen 28% since 1990, a loss of 373 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,400. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

971
−28%since 1990
from 1,344 in 1990
1990 – 2025
0 / sq mi
−28%since 1990
from 0 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.1
+25%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6688521K1K1K1990201020202024Esmeralda County
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,203
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,577 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,971
+48%since 1990
from $12,776 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$381
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $351 in 1990
US average: $602
67.0%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 60.4% in 1990
33.0% rent
1.4
−9%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(1,171)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino8%(108)
Asian1.2%(16)
Diversity Score41.6%(559)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(781)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(99)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score25.2%(245)
25
−39%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.6%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.9%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.5%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
−23%since 1990
from 25.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Esmeralda County, Nevada?

Esmeralda County, Nevada has about 971 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Esmeralda County, Nevada earns about $33,203 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 $47,400, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Esmeralda County, Nevada?

About 9.6% 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 15.3% 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 373 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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