State
County
Land Area (mi²)
301.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
123.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00%
Growth Since 2010
2.35%
Pahrump, Nevada Population 2021
37,298
Pahrump is a city located in Nye County Nevada. Pahrump has a 2020 population of 37,298. Pahrump is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 2.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 36,441 in 2010. Pahrump reached it's highest population of in .
The average household income in Pahrump is $56,478 with a poverty rate of 16.29%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $894 per month, and the median house value is $173,900. The median age in Pahrump is 54.8 years, 54.3 years for males, and 55.6 years for females.
Pahrump Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pahrumpwas:
- White: 83.98%
- Other race: 7.06%
- Two or more races: 3.90%
- Asian: 1.97%
- Black or African American: 1.65%
- Native American: 0.82%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.62%
The current population of Pahrump, Nevada is 37,298 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 37,298.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 36,441.
Pahrump, Nevada Population 2021
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 49,197 | 1,337 | 2.72% |
| 2020 | 47,860 | 1,337 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 46,523 | 1,337 | 2.87% |
| 2018 | 45,186 | 1,209 | 2.68% |
| 2017 | 43,977 | 729 | 1.66% |
| 2016 | 43,248 | 282 | 0.65% |
| 2015 | 42,966 | 126 | 0.29% |
| 2014 | 42,840 | -29 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 42,869 | -716 | -1.67% |
| 2012 | 43,585 | -391 | -0.90% |
| 2011 | 43,976 | 132 | 0.30% |
| 2010 | 43,844 | 0.00% |
Pahrump Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,324 | 83.98% |
| Some Other Race | 2,634 | 7.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1,454 | 3.90% |
| Asian | 733 | 1.97% |
| Black or African American | 617 | 1.65% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 305 | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 231 | 0.62% |
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Pahrump Population by Race
Pahrump Population Pyramid $2021
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Pahrump Population by Age
Pahrump Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,804 | 2.34 | 73.9 |
| Married | 7,632 | 2.86 | 81.8 |
| Non Family | 6,204 | 1.28 | 68.7 |
| Female | 1,309 | 3.73 | 60.4 |
| Male | 659 | 3.51 | 58.7 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
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Pahrump Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,039 | 3.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,975 | 10.23% |
| High School Graduate | 11,102 | 38.19% |
| Some College | 8,036 | 27.64% |
| Associates Degree | 2,806 | 9.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,140 | 7.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 975 | 3.35% |
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Pahrump Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Pahrump Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,037 | 21,152 | 2,767 |
| Hispanic | 2,671 | 1,806 | 148 |
| Other Race | 1,368 | 871 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 698 | 599 | 52 |
| Black | 617 | 513 | 86 |
| Asian | 593 | 546 | 62 |
| Native American | 305 | 292 | |
| Islander | 231 | 217 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 95.74%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 13.94%.
Pahrump Educational Attainment by Race
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$34,253
Average Earnings
$43,558
Average Male
$25,610
Average Female
Pahrump Earnings by Educational Attainment
Pahrump Language by Age
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Pahrump Language
90.22% of Pahrump residents speak only English, while 9.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.31% of the population.
Pahrump Language
Pahrump Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,070 | 4,878 | 16.78% |
| Hispanic | 4,579 | 682 | 14.89% |
| Other | 2,618 | 360 | 13.75% |
| Multiple | 1,435 | 172 | 11.99% |
| Native | 300 | 169 | 56.33% |
| Asian | 729 | 90 | 12.35% |
| Black | 612 | 37 | 6.05% |
16.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.19%
Male Poverty Rate
18.41%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pahrump
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pahrump is Native, with 56.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pahrump is Black, with 6.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.70%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.31%.
Pahrump Poverty
Pahrump Poverty Rate by Education
Pahrump Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.7%
Male Marriage Rate
50.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Pahrump Married by Age and Sex
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Pahrump Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Pahrump Marital Status by Race
Pahrump Marital Status
Pahrump Veterans by War
Pahrump Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,959 | 18.63% |
| Hispanic | 300 | 9.21% |
| Other Race | 123 | 6.55% |
| Islander | 59 | 25.54% |
| Black | 53 | 8.59% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 5.53% |
| Asian | 29 | 4.65% |
Pahrump Veterans by Race
Pahrump Veterans by Education
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7.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
Pahrump Veterans by Education
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39.4%
Labor Force Participation
35.3%
Employment Rate
10.5%
Unemployment Rate
Pahrump Employment by Age
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Pahrump Employment by Race
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Pahrump 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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18.43%
Born in Pahrump
93.64%
Native Born
6.36%
Foreign Born
3.10%
Non Citizen
3.26%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.64% of Pahrump residents were born in the United States, with 18.43% having been born in Nevada. 3.10% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Pahrump Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 37,298 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 37,298 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 37,298 | 1,124 | 3.11% |
| 2018 | 36,174 | 362 | 1.01% |
| 2017 | 35,812 | -87 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 35,899 | 997 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 34,902 | -107 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 35,009 | -305 | -0.86% |
| 2013 | 35,314 | -507 | -1.42% |
| 2012 | 35,821 | 5 | 0.01% |
| 2011 | 35,816 | -625 | -1.72% |
| 2010 | 36,441 | 0.00% |