Nye County's estimated 2026 population is 58,311 with a growth rate of 1.7% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Nye County is the 5th largest county in Nevada. The 2010 population was 43,848 and has seen a growth of 32.98% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 52.5 years
Female: 53.8 years
Male: 51.1 years
There are 45,328 adults, (16,791 of whom are seniors) in Nye County.
Female: 26,573 (48.9%)
Male: 27,771 (51.1%)
The racial composition of Nye County includes 73.18% White, 7.19% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,769 | 73.18% |
| Two or more races | 7,281 | 13.4% |
| Other race | 3,907 | 7.19% |
| Black or African American | 1,565 | 2.88% |
| Asian | 1,037 | 1.91% |
| Native American | 547 | 1.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 238 | 0.44% |
Nye County's average per capita income is $44,874. Household income levels show a median of $60,714. The poverty rate stands at 14.14%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,451 | - |
| Families | $71,752 | $94,504 |
| Households | $60,714 | $82,604 |
| Non Families | $39,573 | $56,817 |
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