County · Nevada
Nye County, Nevada
Nye County, Nevada. Nye County had 57,336 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 11.1% since 2020, faster than Nevada (+5.7%). It holds 5 places (5 census-designated) and 15 census tracts. GEOID 32023.
Nye County is the county of the Pahrump, NV micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
57,336
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 51,591 · ACS 2020-2024: 54,344
Median household income
$60,714
±$7,415 (90% margin)
Nevada: $78,260
Median home value
$290,900
±$12,275 (90% margin)
Nevada: $435,400
Median gross rent
$1,181
±$139 (90% margin)
Nevada: $1,597
How many people live in Nye County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 51,591 residents in Nye County. The Census Bureau estimates 57,336 for July 1, 2025, up 11.1% since 2020, faster than Nevada (+5.7%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 54,344 over 18,182 square miles of land.
| Measure | Nye County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 54,344 | 3,184,612 | +9,964 |
| Households | 22,175±438 | 1,202,593 | +3,087 |
| Average household size | 2.40±0.05 | 2.62 | +0.10 |
| Housing units | 25,289±35 | 1,326,471 | +2,885 |
Nye County's population since 2000
From 32,485 in 2000 to 57,336 in 2025: up 76.5%. 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 Nye County?
Nye County holds 5 places: 5 census-designated places. The largest is Pahrump with 47,347 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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 Nye County?
The median resident of Nye County is 52.5 years old; 16.6% are under 18 and 30.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 17.1%. 8.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Nye County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.5±0.5 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.6%±0.2 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 30.9%±0.3 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.1% | 29.6% | +2.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.9%±1.3 pts | 44.8% | −7.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.9%±0.4 pts | 9.0% | +1.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.9%±0.3 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.8%±1.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.1%±0.9 pts | 19.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.3%±1.3 pts | 29.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 15.0%±1.3 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 25.8%±1.6 pts | 13.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.8%±1.3 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.2%±1.6 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.3%±1.5 pts | 27.9% | +2.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.0%±0.8 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.7%±1.2 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 Nye County earn?
Half of Nye County's 22,175 households earn less than $60,714 a year (±$7,415), against $78,260 in Nevada. In 2015-2019 it was $58,212 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Nye County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,714±$7,415 | $78,260 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,604±$5,332 | $106,475 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,261±$1,906 | $41,354 | +$2,807 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.1%±2.2 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.5%±5.4 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.9%±1.7 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.0%±2.7 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 Nye County?
Owners occupy 77.8% of Nye County's occupied homes and renters 22.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $290,900 by its owner (±$12,275). The median renter pays $1,181 a month including utilities, and 44.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Nye County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $290,900±$12,275 | $435,400 | +$89,928 |
| Median gross rent | $1,181±$139 | $1,597 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.4%±7.2 pts | 46.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,600±$73 | $1,932 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.8%±2.3 pts | 60.0% | +7.0 pts |
| Housing units | 25,289±35 | 1,326,471 | +2,885 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.1%±3.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.8%±2.5 pts | 60.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 32.1%±2.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.4%±0.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.6%±0.4 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 do people in Nye County get to work?
72.8% of Nye County's workers drive alone and 11.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.1%.
| Measure | Nye County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 42.1%±1.6 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.1%±1.9 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.8%±3.4 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.8%±2.4 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.2%±0.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.1%±1.0 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.0%±2.5 pts | 11.9% | +6.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.0 min±1.8 | 24.8 min | +3.1 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 Nye County's census tracts?
Nye County is divided into 15 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $36,633 (Tract 9603) to $107,903 (Tract 9601).
| Tract 960132023960100 | 2,645±627 | $107,903 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960232023960200 | 2,012±386 | $47,031 |
| Tract 960332023960300 | 2,222±632 | $36,633 |
| Tract 9604.0532023960405 | 4,776±721 | $54,544 |
| Tract 9604.0732023960407 | 3,685±467 | $49,721 |
| Tract 9604.0832023960408 | 6,717±1,000 | $72,500 |
| Tract 9604.0932023960409 | 5,972±604 | $64,826 |
| Tract 9604.1032023960410 | 5,687±749 | $80,920 |
| Tract 9604.1132023960411 | 3,781±527 | $57,857 |
| Tract 9604.1232023960412 | 3,950±706 | $66,691 |
| Tract 9604.1332023960413 | 3,628±666 | $37,192 |
| Tract 9604.1432023960414 | 2,949±389 | $58,036 |
| Tract 9604.1532023960415 | 2,476±409 | $53,607 |
| Tract 9604.1632023960416 | 3,844±465 | $50,956 |
| Tract 980532023980500 | 0±14 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Nye County compare with Nevada's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 5th of 17 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 1st of 17 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th of 17 |
| Median household income | 15th of 16 |
| Median home value | 9th of 16 |
| Median gross rent | 8th of 17 |
| Poverty rate | 2nd of 15 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14th of 17 |
| Median age | 4th 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 Nye 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.