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Gardnerville Ranchos Micro

Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-CA · 2 counties · 51,154 residents (2025 est.) · 1,448.877 sq mi
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#9Oldest by median ageof 92554.5#34Most expensive homesof 925$614,605
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Gardnerville Ranchos is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,220. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $614,605. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51,239
+21%since 2000
from 42,467 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.5
+31%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:51,154 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
26K33K40K47K54K1990201020202024Gardnerville Ranchos
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,220
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,565 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,047
+117%since 2000
from $27,207 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.2%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
+10%since 2010
from 0.465 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$614,605
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,393 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,593
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $777 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
+99%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(37,098)
Black0.3%(129)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(3,151)
Asian1.2%(500)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.3%(9,040)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(39,212)
Black0.3%(131)
Hispanic / Latino13%(6,665)
Asian2.3%(1,187)
Other7.9%(4,044)
Diversity Score48.8%(25,021)
Segregation Score20.7%(10,630)
Diversity Score
49
+129%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
+5%since 2020
from 20 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+59%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.3%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.9%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2017
from 84.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 90.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 6.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Principal cities

Gardnerville RanchosCENTRAL12,114
What's inside

2 component counties

Douglas CountyCENTRAL50,111Alpine County1,043
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-CA?

Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-CA has about 51,239 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-CA?

The typical household in Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-CA earns about $91,220 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-CA expensive?

In Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-CA, the median home is worth about $614,605, and the typical rent is about $1,593 a month.

How educated are people in Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-CA?

About 31.9% of adults age 25 and over in Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-CA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-CA?

About 9.1% of people in Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-CA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-CA grown since 1990?

Yes, Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-CA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22,489 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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