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Pahrump Micro

Pahrump, NV · 1 counties · 51,591 residents · 18,181.914 sq mi
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Pahrump has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,308. The metro area has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $172,300. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
51,591
+59%since 2000
from 32,485 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.6
+25%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K25K36K47K58K1990201020202024Pahrump
202454K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,308
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,024 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,622
+43%since 2000
from $17,962 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing7.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$821
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $541 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+36%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(27,511)
Black1.1%(373)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(2,713)
Asian0.7%(242)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.5%(7,968)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(37,313)
Black2.9%(1,496)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(7,927)
Asian2%(1,028)
Other6.2%(3,223)
Diversity Score54.4%(28,053)
Segregation Score25.6%(13,193)
Diversity Score
54
+122%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+5%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 47.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.2%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−68.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

PahrumpCENTRAL47,347
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1 component county

Nye CountyCENTRAL57,336
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pahrump, NV?

Pahrump, NV has about 51,591 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pahrump, NV?

The typical household in Pahrump, NV earns about $47,308 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pahrump, NV expensive?

In Pahrump, NV, the median home is worth about $172,300, and the typical rent is about $821 a month.

How educated are people in Pahrump, NV?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Pahrump, NV hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pahrump, NV?

About 16.5% of people in Pahrump, NV live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pahrump, NV grown since 1990?

Yes, Pahrump, NV has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33,810 residents, a change of about 190 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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