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Pershing County

Nevada · 6,650 residents · 6,036.589 sq mi
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Pershing County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,074. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $114,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
6,650
−1%since 2000
from 6,693 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+24%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Pershing County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,074
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,670 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,765
+31%since 2000
from $16,589 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing20.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
32.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+3%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(4,663)
Black5.3%(356)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(1,294)
Asian0.5%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.9%(3,476)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(4,197)
Black4.8%(322)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(1,499)
Asian1.6%(109)
Other6%(398)
Diversity Score65.9%(4,381)
Diversity Score
66
+27%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 44.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
Female
35.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−69.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pershing County, Nevada?

Pershing County, Nevada has about 6,650 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pershing County, Nevada earns about $57,074 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pershing County, Nevada expensive?

In Pershing County, Nevada, the median home is worth about $114,400, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Pershing County, Nevada?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Pershing County, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pershing County, Nevada?

About 9.6% of people in Pershing County, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pershing County, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Pershing County, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,314 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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