State
County
Land Area (mi²)
224.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
5.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00% ()
Growth Since 2010
19.10% (182)
Owyhee, Nevada Population 2021
1,135
Owyhee is a city located in Elko County Nevada. Owyhee has a 2020 population of 1,135. Owyhee is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 19.10% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 953 in 2010. Owyhee reached it's highest population of in .
The average household income in Owyhee is $49,118 with a poverty rate of 33.15%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $425 per month, and the median house value is $51,000. The median age in Owyhee is 34.7 years, 36.3 years for males, and 33 years for females.
Owyhee Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Owyheewas:
- Native American: 95.86%
- White: 3.96%
- Black or African American: 0.18%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Owyhee, Nevada is 1,135 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,135.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 953.
Owyhee, Nevada Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,088 | 95.86% |
| White | 45 | 3.96% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.18% |
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Owyhee Population by Race
Owyhee Population Pyramid $2021
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Owyhee Population by Age
Owyhee Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 423 | 2.65 | 59.6 |
| Non Family | 181 | 1.09 | 69.1 |
| Female | 109 | 4.15 | 44 |
| Married | 90 | 3.52 | 62.2 |
| Male | 43 | 3.65 | 53.5 |
3.61
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
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Owyhee Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 2.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 100 | 13.51% |
| High School Graduate | 252 | 34.05% |
| Some College | 209 | 28.24% |
| Associates Degree | 60 | 8.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 56 | 7.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 5.95% |
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Owyhee Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Owyhee Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 700 | 583 | 85 |
| White | 28 | 26 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 12 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.86%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 42.86%.
Owyhee Educational Attainment by Race
Owyhee Earnings by Educational Attainment
Owyhee Language by Age
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Owyhee Language
90.11% of Owyhee residents speak only English, while 9.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 8.90% of the population.
Owyhee Language
Owyhee Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,077 | 369 | 34.26% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 2 | 11.11% |
33.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.38%
Male Poverty Rate
34.76%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Owyhee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Owyhee is Native, with 34.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Owyhee is Hispanic, with 11.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.90%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.67%.
Owyhee Poverty
Owyhee Poverty Rate by Education
Owyhee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
23.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.4%
Male Marriage Rate
24.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Owyhee Married by Age and Sex
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Owyhee Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Owyhee Marital Status by Race
Owyhee Marital Status
Owyhee Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 36 | 4.90% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 23.81% |
| White | 5 | 11.11% |
Owyhee Veterans by Race
Owyhee Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
80.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
Owyhee Veterans by Education
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56.1%
Labor Force Participation
46.4%
Employment Rate
17.2%
Unemployment Rate
Owyhee Employment by Age
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Owyhee Employment by Race
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Owyhee Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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51.54%
Born in Owyhee
98.85%
Native Born
1.15%
Foreign Born
0.44%
Non Citizen
0.70%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.85% of Owyhee residents were born in the United States, with 51.54% having been born in Nevada. 0.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Owyhee Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,135 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 1,135 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 1,135 | -42 | -3.57% |
| 2018 | 1,177 | 73 | 6.61% |
| 2017 | 1,104 | -99 | -8.23% |
| 2016 | 1,203 | -164 | -12.00% |
| 2015 | 1,367 | 91 | 7.13% |
| 2014 | 1,276 | 45 | 3.66% |
| 2013 | 1,231 | 85 | 7.42% |
| 2012 | 1,146 | -17 | -1.46% |
| 2011 | 1,163 | 210 | 22.04% |
| 2010 | 953 | 0.00% |