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Tonopah

County:
Nye County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
9.259
State:
Nevada

Tonopah is a CDP located in Nye County, Nevada. Tonopah has a 2026 population of 1,813. It is also the county seat of Nye County. Tonopah is currently declining at a rate of -2.26% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Tonopah is $47,031 with a poverty rate of 4.93%. The median age in Tonopah is 61.2 years: 61 years for males, and 61.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.4 males.

1.8K
Total Population
196
Density (mi²)
-42 -2.26%
Growth

Tonopah Population

Tonopah Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,813-42-2.26%
20251,855-41-2.16%

Median Age

Overall: 61.2 years
Female: 61.4 years
Male: 61 years

Tonopah Adults

There are 1,838 adults, (765 of whom are seniors) in Tonopah.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,003 (52.5%)
Male: 907 (47.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Tonopah includes 74.14% White, 13.25% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,41674.14%
Black or African American25313.25%
Two or more races1266.6%
Other race552.88%
Asian462.41%
Native American140.73%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1367.12%
Other race552.88%
Native American140.73%
Two or more races70.37%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,28067.02%
Black or African American25313.25%
Two or more races1196.23%
Asian462.41%

Tonopah Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Tonopah 's average per capita income is $39,624. Household income levels show a median of $47,031. The poverty rate stands at 4.93%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$114,180-
Families$113,242$105,024
Households$47,031$76,335
Non Families$39,381$54,672

$39,624

Average Income

$47,031

Median Household Income

4.93%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)