County · Nevada
White Pine County, Nevada
White Pine County, Nevada. White Pine County had 8,661 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.6% since 2020, while Nevada grew 5.7%. It holds 6 places (1 city, village or borough and 5 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 32033.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,661
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,080 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,735
Median household income
$72,865
±$11,752 (90% margin)
Nevada: $78,260
Median home value
$220,000
±$21,101 (90% margin)
Nevada: $435,400
Median gross rent
$937
±$142 (90% margin)
Nevada: $1,597
How many people live in White Pine County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 9,080 residents in White Pine County. The Census Bureau estimates 8,661 for July 1, 2025, down 4.6% since 2020, while Nevada grew 5.7%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 8,735 over 8,887 square miles of land.
| Measure | White Pine County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,735 | 3,184,612 | −944 |
| Households | 3,359±206 | 1,202,593 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.19±0.13 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,160±39 | 1,326,471 | −364 |
White Pine County's population since 2000
From 9,181 in 2000 to 8,661 in 2025: down 5.7%. 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 White Pine County?
White Pine County holds 6 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Ely with 3,946 residents (2025 estimate). 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 White Pine County?
The median resident of White Pine County is 43.1 years old; 19.5% are under 18 and 20.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.5%. 3.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | White Pine County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1±1.2 | 39.1 | +3.3 |
| Under 18 years | 19.5%±0.5 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.4%±1.0 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.5% | 29.6% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.5%±0.3 pts | 44.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.9%±1.4 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 8.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 3.6%±1.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9%±1.2 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.2%±1.1 pts | 19.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.5%±2.0 pts | 29.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.5%±2.4 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 23.2%±3.5 pts | 13.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.7%±2.7 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.2%±3.1 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.4%±2.5 pts | 27.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.3%±1.4 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.7 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 White Pine County earn?
Half of White Pine County's 3,359 households earn less than $72,865 a year (±$11,752), against $78,260 in Nevada. In 2015-2019 it was $74,859 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | White Pine County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,865±$11,752 | $78,260 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,849±$6,044 | $106,475 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,601±$2,658 | $41,354 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.2%±2.5 pts | 12.4% | −5.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.5%±3.6 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.5%±3.6 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.1%±4.1 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 White Pine County?
Owners occupy 75.4% of White Pine County's occupied homes and renters 24.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $220,000 by its owner (±$21,101). The median renter pays $937 a month including utilities, and 22.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | White Pine County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $220,000±$21,101 | $435,400 | +$30,350 |
| Median gross rent | $937±$142 | $1,597 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.7%±10.2 pts | 46.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,445±$138 | $1,932 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.4%±5.3 pts | 60.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,160±39 | 1,326,471 | −364 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±1.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.4%±10.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.5%±6.2 pts | 60.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 20.7%±5.7 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±1.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 25.1%±5.2 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 White Pine County building?
Builders took permits for 8 new housing units across White Pine County in 2025 (8 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 White Pine County get to work?
74.5% of White Pine County's workers drive alone and 7.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | White Pine County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.4%±3.8 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0%±2.1 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.5%±5.3 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.1%±4.3 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0%±1.0 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.1%±1.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.7%±3.6 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.6 min±2.5 | 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 White Pine County's census tracts?
White Pine County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $55,597 (Tract 9701) to $83,949 (Tract 9702).
| Tract 970132033970100 | 1,480±265 | $55,597 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 970232033970200 | 5,559±379 | $83,949 |
| Tract 970332033970300 | 1,696±352 | $64,583 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does White Pine County compare with Nevada's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 10th of 17 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 17th of 17 |
| Residents per square mile | 14th of 17 |
| Median household income | 10th of 16 |
| Median home value | 11th of 16 |
| Median gross rent | 13th of 17 |
| Poverty rate | 12th of 15 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16th of 17 |
| Median age | 9th 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
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