County · Nevada
Lander County, Nevada
Lander County, Nevada. Lander County had 5,872 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.5% since 2020, slower than Nevada (+5.7%). It holds 3 places (3 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 32015.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,872
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,734 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,770
Median household income
$89,014
±$19,278 (90% margin)
Nevada: $78,260
Median home value
$213,800
±$47,410 (90% margin)
Nevada: $435,400
Median gross rent
$902
±$148 (90% margin)
Nevada: $1,597
How many people live in Lander County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 5,734 residents in Lander County. The Census Bureau estimates 5,872 for July 1, 2025, up 2.5% since 2020, slower than Nevada (+5.7%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 5,770 over 5,519 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lander County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,770 | 3,184,612 | +127 |
| Households | 2,129±240 | 1,202,593 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.69±0.31 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,739±291 | 1,326,471 | no clear change |
Lander County's population since 2000
From 5,794 in 2000 to 5,872 in 2025: up 1.3%. 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 Lander County?
Lander County holds 3 places: 3 census-designated places. The largest is Battle Mountain with 3,518 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Battle Mountain | 3,705 | $81,857 |
|---|---|---|
| KingstonGEOID 3238100 | 194 | $61,375 |
| AustinGEOID 3203700 | 167 | not published |
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 Lander County?
The median resident of Lander County is 37.6 years old; 27.6% are under 18 and 14.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.8%.
| Measure | Lander County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6±3.9 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.6%±4.7 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.7%±5.2 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.8%±5.2 pts | 29.6% | −14.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.0%±6.3 pts | 44.8% | +10.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 8.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±1.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.7%±3.1 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.5%±3.0 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.5%±3.9 pts | 29.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1%±3.6 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 14.7%±4.2 pts | 13.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8%±2.3 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.1%±4.6 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.3%±6.6 pts | 27.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.0%±5.2 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±1.0 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 Lander County earn?
Half of Lander County's 2,129 households earn less than $89,014 a year (±$19,278), against $78,260 in Nevada. In 2015-2019 it was $108,338 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lander County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,014±$19,278 | $78,260 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $98,747±$12,482 | $106,475 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,167±$5,638 | $41,354 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.7%±6.3 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.9%±12.8 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.5%±6.5 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.2%±3.3 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 Lander County?
Owners occupy 77.4% of Lander County's occupied homes and renters 22.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $213,800 by its owner (±$47,410). The median renter pays $902 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Lander County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $213,800±$47,410 | $435,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $902±$148 | $1,597 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.7%±26.2 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,438±$107 | $1,932 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.4%±6.5 pts | 60.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,739±291 | 1,326,471 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.5%±12.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 39.0%±7.3 pts | 60.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 50.0%±8.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1%±2.0 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.3%±3.4 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 Lander County building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units across Lander County in 2025 (5 single-family), 0.9 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 Lander County get to work?
75.5% of Lander County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 24.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.4%.
| Measure | Lander County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.9%±5.8 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.4%±5.5 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.5%±6.8 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8%±4.6 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 8.5%±4.4 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 5.9%±4.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.2 min±5.5 | 24.8 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 are Lander County's census tracts?
Lander County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $65,208 (Tract 3.01) to $98,913 (Tract 3.02).
| Tract 3.0132015000301 | 2,028±367 | $65,208 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3.0232015000302 | 3,742±368 | $98,913 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Lander County compare with Nevada's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 12th of 17 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 6th of 17 |
| Residents per square mile | 13th of 17 |
| Median household income | 3rd of 16 |
| Median home value | 13th of 16 |
| Median gross rent | 16th of 17 |
| Poverty rate | 6th of 15 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8th of 17 |
| Median age | 16th 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 Lander 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.