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Lander County

Nevada · 5,734 residents · 5,519.247 sq mi
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Lander County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,797. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% 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 $167,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,734
−1%since 2000
from 5,794 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+13%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Lander County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,797
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,067 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,911
+105%since 2000
from $16,998 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing37.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing31.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade0.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,400
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$835
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $496 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+58%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(4,385)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(1,073)
Asian0.3%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.4%(2,342)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(3,975)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(1,256)
Asian0.5%(27)
Other5.6%(318)
Diversity Score54.9%(3,148)
Segregation Score8.9%(509)
Diversity Score
55
+36%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
9
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+13%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lander County, Nevada?

Lander County, Nevada has about 5,734 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lander County, Nevada earns about $73,797 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 $167,400, and the typical rent is about $835 a month.

How educated are people in Lander County, Nevada?

About 12.3% 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 11.6% 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 532 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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