Lander County's estimated 2026 population is 5,969 with a growth rate of 1.65% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lander County is the 12th largest county in Nevada. The 2010 population was 5,795 and has seen a growth of 3% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.6 years
Female: 41.4 years
Male: 34 years
There are 4,179 adults, (849 of whom are seniors) in Lander County.
Female: 2,575 (44.6%)
Male: 3,195 (55.4%)
The racial composition of Lander County includes 77.64% White, 3.48% other race, 3.22% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,480 | 77.64% |
| Two or more races | 796 | 13.8% |
| Other race | 201 | 3.48% |
| Native American | 186 | 3.22% |
| Black or African American | 71 | 1.23% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.62% |
Lander County's average per capita income is $61,582. Household income levels show a median of $89,014. The poverty rate stands at 10.74%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,813 | - |
| Families | $91,629 | $107,372 |
| Households | $89,014 | $98,747 |
| Non Families | $65,722 | $65,810 |
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