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Lander County

Nevada · 5,872 residents (2025 est.) · 5,519.247 sq mi
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Lander County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,014. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $213,800. It ranks in the top 5% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,770
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,794 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
+14%since 2009
from 1 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
+10%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,872 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Lander County
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.8%(332)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(362)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.9%(453)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.6%(553)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.2%(356)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.4%(658)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.5%(838)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.5%(663)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.2%(706)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.8%(451)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.1%(350)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.8%(48)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,014
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,067 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,167
+125%since 2000
from $16,998 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.0%
+29.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
−3%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing23.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,800
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$902
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $496 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
22.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.3%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+30%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
51
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lander County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(4,385)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(1,073)
Asian0.3%(20)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic75%(4,330)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(971)
Asian0.4%(23)
Other7.5%(433)
Diversity Score
50
−19%since 2009
from 62 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
8
−5%since 2020
from 9 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican13.9%(800)
Chilean1.3%(74)
Salvadoran0.8%(46)
Colombian0.4%(25)
Asian origin
Thai0.4%(23)
Filipino0.2%(13)
Ancestry
German17.3%(999)
English14%(809)
American13.2%(760)
Irish6.9%(400)
Italian5.9%(341)
Scottish2%(118)
Welsh1.9%(107)
British1.7%(98)
Swedish1.3%(73)
Danish1.2%(69)
Norwegian0.9%(53)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss0.7%(41)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(28)
Canadian0.3%(18)
Polish0.2%(11)
Russian0.2%(10)
Dutch0.1%(8)
Finnish0.1%(7)
Czech0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+22%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.6%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+26.1 ptssince 2017
from 69.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2016
from 77.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
−13.8 ptssince 2016
from 19.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.5%(825)
Married51.3%(1,303)
Widowed3.9%(99)
Divorced12.4%(314)
Women 15+
Never married27%(563)
Married56.9%(1,185)
Widowed5.9%(122)
Divorced10.2%(212)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lander County, Nevada?

Lander County, Nevada has about 5,770 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lander County, Nevada earns about $89,014 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lander County, Nevada expensive?

In Lander County, Nevada, the median home is worth about $213,800, and the typical rent is about $902 a month.

How educated are people in Lander County, Nevada?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lander County, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lander County, Nevada?

About 10.7% of people in Lander County, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lander County, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Lander County, Nevada has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 496 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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