County · Nevada
Churchill County, Nevada
Churchill County, Nevada. Churchill County had 25,851 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.3% since 2020, slower than Nevada (+5.7%). It holds 2 places (1 city, village or borough and 1 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 32001.
Churchill County is the county of the Fallon, NV micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
25,851
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 25,516 · ACS 2020-2024: 25,805
Median household income
$79,163
±$4,413 (90% margin)
Nevada: $78,260
Median home value
$329,900
±$22,952 (90% margin)
Nevada: $435,400
Median gross rent
$1,319
±$140 (90% margin)
Nevada: $1,597
How many people live in Churchill County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 25,516 residents in Churchill County. The Census Bureau estimates 25,851 for July 1, 2025, up 1.3% since 2020, slower than Nevada (+5.7%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 25,805 over 4,950 square miles of land.
| Measure | Churchill County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 25,805 | 3,184,612 | +1,546 |
| Households | 9,516±323 | 1,202,593 | −424 |
| Average household size | 2.66±0.09 | 2.62 | +0.28 |
| Housing units | 11,008±46 | 1,326,471 | no clear change |
Churchill County's population since 2000
From 23,982 in 2000 to 25,851 in 2025: up 7.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Churchill County?
Churchill County holds 2 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Fallon with 9,570 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Fallon | 9,327 | $73,389 |
|---|---|---|
| Fallon StationGEOID 3224500 | 281 | $67,301 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Churchill County?
The median resident of Churchill County is 40.4 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 20.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 15.2%. 5.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Churchill County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4±0.9 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.7% | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.2%±0.6 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.2% | 29.6% | +1.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.7%±0.6 pts | 44.8% | −2.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±0.6 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.2%±0.5 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 3.2%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.2%±1.1 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.3%±1.2 pts | 19.1% | −2.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.4%±1.7 pts | 29.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 15.1%±2.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 20.5%±2.3 pts | 13.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.0%±1.7 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.9%±1.8 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.7%±3.2 pts | 27.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.8%±1.3 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.4%±1.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
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 Churchill County earn?
Half of Churchill County's 9,516 households earn less than $79,163 a year (±$4,413), against $78,260 in Nevada. In 2015-2019 it was $71,164 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Churchill County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,163±$4,413 | $78,260 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $94,538±$5,928 | $106,475 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,686±$2,532 | $41,354 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.1%±1.7 pts | 12.4% | −5.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.9%±2.5 pts | 16.3% | −10.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.6%±2.4 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.7%±2.6 pts | 92.0% | – |
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 Churchill County?
Owners occupy 69.9% of Churchill County's occupied homes and renters 30.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $329,900 by its owner (±$22,952). The median renter pays $1,319 a month including utilities, and 28.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Churchill County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $329,900±$22,952 | $435,400 | +$94,222 |
| Median gross rent | $1,319±$140 | $1,597 | +$309 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.2%±7.7 pts | 46.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,790±$93 | $1,932 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.9%±3.6 pts | 60.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,008±46 | 1,326,471 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0%±1.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3%±3.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.1%±4.1 pts | 60.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.9%±3.4 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.1%±1.0 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.8%±1.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
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 many new homes is Churchill County building?
Builders took permits for 40 new housing units across Churchill County in 2025 (36 single-family), 1.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Churchill County get to work?
75.8% of Churchill County's workers drive alone and 6.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Churchill County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.9%±2.4 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3%±1.7 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.8%±4.2 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.7%±2.1 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0%±1.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 4.1%±1.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.1%±2.2 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.1 min±2.7 | 24.8 min | +3.3 min |
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 are Churchill County's census tracts?
Churchill County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $49,943 (Tract 9503.01) to $93,956 (Tract 9506).
| Tract 950132001950100 | 2,428±311 | $78,347 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9503.0132001950301 | 4,342±439 | $49,943 |
| Tract 9503.0232001950302 | 5,182±499 | $84,030 |
| Tract 950432001950400 | 1,445±472 | $67,301 |
| Tract 950532001950500 | 1,385±213 | $64,583 |
| Tract 950632001950600 | 5,449±620 | $93,956 |
| Tract 950732001950700 | 5,574±659 | $92,850 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Churchill County compare with Nevada's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 8th of 17 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 8th of 17 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th of 17 |
| Median household income | 8th of 16 |
| Median home value | 7th of 16 |
| Median gross rent | 6th of 17 |
| Poverty rate | 13th of 15 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11th of 17 |
| Median age | 12th of 17 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Churchill County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.