Population 54,344 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Nye County
Household size in Nye County
| Period | Nye County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.73 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.80 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Nye County run small, averaging 2.42 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the west.
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 Nye County
| Period | Nye County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.8 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.4 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 52.8 | 39.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.0 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 52.0, Nye County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 47.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
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 Nye County
| Period | Nye County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.4% of households in Nye County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of Nevada's 17 counties have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Nye County
Renters in Nye County
| Period | Nye County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.2% | 39.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.7% | 44.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.2% | 43.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 40.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | +0.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.2% of households in Nye County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly half of owners (46.8%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the center. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 6.0 points, 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 Nye County
| Period | Nye County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 14.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 14.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 9.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −5.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Nye County: 12.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Nye County
| Period | Nye County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1990 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1991 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1992 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1995 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Nye County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1998, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the west. No other Nevada county has newer homes.
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 Nye County
| Period | Nye County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $893 | $1,199 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $875 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $895 | $1,276 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,334 | $1,787 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$441 | +$587 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Nye County costs $1,334 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $441 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.3% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the west.
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 Nye County
Bachelor's degrees in Nye County
| Period | Nye County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 22.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 22.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Nye County: 12.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only one other Nevada county has a lower share of college graduates.
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 Nye County
| Period | Nye County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.7% | 84.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.6% | 84.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.3% | 86.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.0% | 87.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Nye County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 4.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Nye County has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Nevada counties.
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 Nye County
| Period | Nye County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 9.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 11.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.7 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Nye County than nationally: unemployment was 6.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 8.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Nye 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nye County | 2.42 | 52.0 | 7.4% | 22.2% | 12.2% | 1998 | $1,334 | 12.7% | 87.0% | 6.7% |
| Taos County | 2.36 | 49.1 | 16.3% | 22.4% | 25.5% | 1984 | $1,148 | 35.7% | 92.2% | 8.8% |
| Union County | 2.42 | 41.7 | 14.9% | 27.6% | 32.1% | 1961 | $695 | 17.6% | 88.9% | 5.5% |
| Sherman County | 2.66 | 41.0 | 7.5% | 23.7% | 25.8% | 1966 | $750 | 30.4% | 76.8% | 2.0% |
| Ochiltree County | 2.73 | 35.0 | 20.4% | 27.3% | 18.3% | 1976 | $1,042 | 18.2% | 77.6% | 0.3% |
| Lipscomb County | 2.81 | 35.2 | 14.5% | 17.6% | 26.2% | 1972 | $840 | 21.9% | 83.5% | 6.3% |
| Woodward County | 2.49 | 37.6 | 12.0% | 26.8% | 16.9% | 1978 | $893 | 22.2% | 88.2% | 6.8% |
| Garfield County | 2.57 | 38.2 | 11.5% | 34.0% | 13.4% | 1968 | $1,026 | 23.3% | 88.1% | 4.8% |
| Noble County | 2.61 | 43.2 | 7.4% | 22.3% | 18.8% | 1973 | $826 | 18.6% | 89.7% | 2.9% |
| Osage County | 2.57 | 43.6 | 10.2% | 21.7% | 11.5% | 1983 | $820 | 22.7% | 90.0% | 5.5% |
| Rogers County | 2.67 | 39.9 | 10.6% | 22.2% | 6.7% | 1992 | $1,146 | 26.7% | 92.7% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Tuolumne County, CA · Buffalo County, NE · Burnet County, TX · Butler County, MO · Cabo Rojo Municipio, PR · Wood County, TX · Winona County, MN · Calumet County, WI · Cumberland County, TN · Carson City, NV
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 Nye 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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