Population 5,770 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lander County
Household size in Lander County
| Period | Lander County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.73 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.81 | 2.80 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Lander County average 2.80 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has crept up from 2.75 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only two of Nevada's 17 counties have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lander County
| Period | Lander County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.2 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.9 | 39.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.0 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Lander County are younger than 39.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 37.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Nevada's 17 counties, only two are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lander County
| Period | Lander County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Lander County as they are nationally: 11.9%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lander County
Renters in Lander County
| Period | Lander County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.9% | 39.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 44.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.6% | 43.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 40.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | +0.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.6% of households in Lander County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 43.3% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 5.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lander County
| Period | Lander County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 14.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 14.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 9.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | −5.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.0% of the housing in Lander County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 3.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lander County
| Period | Lander County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1990 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1991 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1992 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1995 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Lander County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. Still, homes here are older than in Nevada as a whole, where the median home dates to 1995. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lander County
| Period | Lander County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $769 | $1,199 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $827 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $783 | $1,276 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,016 | $1,787 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$247 | +$587 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lander County costs $1,016 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $247 a month since 2006–10, up 32%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lander County
Bachelor's degrees in Lander County
| Period | Lander County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 22.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 22.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lander County: 19.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.8 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lander County
| Period | Lander County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.1% | 84.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.2% | 84.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.7% | 86.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.4% | 87.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lander County is close to the national rate: 88.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 13.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lander County
| Period | Lander County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 9.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 11.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lander County runs well above the national rate: 8.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. No other Nevada county has higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lander County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lander County | 2.80 | 39.0 | 11.9% | 22.6% | 21.0% | 1990 | $1,016 | 19.0% | 88.4% | 8.6% |
| Pershing County | 2.76 | 41.9 | 8.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1985 | $779 | 6.3% | 88.7% | 3.9% |
| Lassen County | 2.55 | 41.0 | 11.9% | 31.8% | 20.2% | 1975 | $1,105 | 14.9% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Tooele County | 3.41 | 32.8 | 12.5% | 18.2% | 4.7% | 1997 | $1,411 | 23.9% | 92.2% | 3.6% |
| Shasta County | 2.57 | 42.7 | 11.3% | 34.4% | 10.5% | 1982 | $1,473 | 23.5% | 91.9% | 6.4% |
| Wasatch County | 2.88 | 36.4 | 7.8% | 19.7% | 14.8% | 2002 | $2,091 | 51.0% | 94.5% | 1.9% |
| Uintah County | 3.08 | 33.5 | 9.6% | 26.5% | 12.1% | 1993 | $1,054 | 17.1% | 89.9% | 6.2% |
| Moffat County | 2.48 | 41.1 | 13.7% | 30.6% | 14.1% | 1977 | $1,122 | 19.5% | 90.5% | 5.6% |
| Routt County | 2.23 | 44.5 | 6.0% | 24.0% | 26.1% | 1990 | $2,087 | 55.0% | 97.3% | 2.3% |
| Larimer County | 2.39 | 39.1 | 7.3% | 36.0% | 7.1% | 1994 | $1,882 | 55.2% | 96.7% | 4.3% |
| Weld County | 2.86 | 36.6 | 10.1% | 24.0% | 4.8% | 1997 | $1,864 | 34.4% | 89.2% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Pope County, IL · Kiowa County, OK · Kit Carson County, CO · Kittson County, MN · Knox County, MO · La Salle County, TX · LaSalle Parish, LA · Lafayette County, AR · Lafayette County, FL · Lake County, CO
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lander County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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