Census-designated place · Nevada
Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada
Gardnerville Ranchos, census-designated place, in Douglas County, Nevada. Gardnerville Ranchos had 12,114 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±791). GEOID 3226500.
Residents, 2020-2024
12,114
±791 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 11,318
Median household income
$87,785
±$9,514 (90% margin)
Nevada: $78,260
Median home value
$486,000
±$15,151 (90% margin)
Nevada: $435,400
Median gross rent
$1,533
±$157 (90% margin)
Nevada: $1,597
Where is Gardnerville Ranchos and what county is it in?
Gardnerville Ranchos is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Douglas County, Nevada. It covers 10.3 square miles of land, 1,096 residents per square mile in 2020.
Gardnerville Ranchos is in the Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-CA micropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Gardnerville Ranchos, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Gardnerville Ranchos's population at 12,114 (±791). The 2020 Census counted 11,318 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Gardnerville Ranchos is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Gardnerville Ranchos | Douglas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,114 ±791 | 49,623 | no clear change |
| Households | 4,837 ±307 | 21,325 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.49 ±0.12 | 2.31 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,969 ±274 | 24,825 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Gardnerville Ranchos?
The median resident of Gardnerville Ranchos is 46.3 years old; 19.2% are under 18 and 27.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.1%. 3.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Gardnerville Ranchos | Douglas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.3 ±1.9 | 55.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.2% ±2.0 pts | 14.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.5% ±2.7 pts | 32.7% | – |
| Male | 48.2% ±2.3 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.1% ±3.1 pts | 13.0% | +4.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.1% ±4.3 pts | 77.2% | −9.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±2.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±3.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.7% ±1.2 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.6% ±3.0 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.7% ±2.3 pts | 11.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.1% ±4.0 pts | 16.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.1% ±1.8 pts | 6.0% | −4.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.6% ±3.1 pts | 94.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.5% ±3.3 pts | 31.6% | +5.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.8% ±1.9 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.5% ±2.8 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4% ±0.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Gardnerville Ranchos earn?
Half of Gardnerville Ranchos's 4,837 households earn less than $87,785 a year (±$9,514), against $90,754 in Douglas County and $78,260 in Nevada. In 2015-2019 the median was $73,240 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $14,545 after inflation. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gardnerville Ranchos | Douglas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,785 ±$9,514 | $90,754 | +$14,545 |
| Mean household income | $100,767 ±$6,226 | $136,388 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,141 ±$2,729 | $59,360 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.5% ±4.4 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.4% ±12.3 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.8% ±2.8 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% ±2.0 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.7% ±3.1 pts | 94.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Gardnerville Ranchos?
Owners occupy 81.1% of Gardnerville Ranchos's occupied homes and renters 18.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $486,000 by its owner (±$15,151). The median renter pays $1,533 a month including utilities, and 30.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gardnerville Ranchos | Douglas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $486,000 ±$15,151 | $615,400 | +$104,116 |
| Median gross rent | $1,533 ±$157 | $1,593 | +$275 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.7% ±13.1 pts | 46.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,730 ±$112 | $2,010 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.1% ±4.9 pts | 78.8% | +18.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.9% ±4.9 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Housing units | 4,969 ±274 | 24,825 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.1% ±6.5 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.6% ±3.8 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% ±1.2 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.6% ±1.7 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.3% ±1.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Gardnerville Ranchos work and get to work?
81.6% of Gardnerville Ranchos's workers drive alone and 9.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.6 minutes.
| Measure | Gardnerville Ranchos | Douglas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.5% ±4.5 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% ±1.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.6% ±5.5 pts | 73.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.7% ±4.4 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.0% ±3.3 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.6 min ±2.7 | 26.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Gardnerville Ranchos?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Gardnerville Ranchos, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $75,430 (Tract 11) to $106,429 (Tract 12).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 11Douglas County | 5,441 | $75,430 |
| Tract 12Douglas County | 3,562 | $106,429 |
| Tract 10Douglas County | 3,011 | $95,740 |
| Tract 24Douglas County | 1,678 | $82,500 |
| Tract 13Douglas County | 2,071 | $145,921 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Gardnerville Ranchos) · Census block assignment files
How does Gardnerville Ranchos compare with other places in Nevada?
Gardnerville Ranchos ranks 22nd of 58 places in Nevada with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 23rd | 61 |
| Residents per square mile | 21st | 62 |
| Median household income | 22nd | 58 |
| Per capita income | 27th | 61 |
| Median home value | 17th | 58 |
| Median gross rent | 18th | 51 |
| Poverty rate | 31st | 44 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28th | 58 |
| Median age | 29th | 61 |
| Owner-occupied share | 23rd | 61 |
| Work from home | 24th | 39 |
| Travel time to work | 18th | 62 |
Gardnerville Ranchos's figures with every place in Nevada (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Gardnerville Ranchos?
15 of the 57 figures for Gardnerville Ranchos on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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