State
County
Land Area (mi²)
9.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
795.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.21% (16)
Growth Since 2010
5.27% (390)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Winnemucca, Nevada Population 2021
7,786
Winnemucca is a city located in Humboldt County Nevada. It is also the county seat of Humboldt County. With a 2020 population of 7,786, it is the 12th largest city in Nevada and the 3699th largest city in the United States . Winnemucca is currently growing at a rate of 0.21% annually and its population has increased by 5.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,396 in 2010. Winnemucca reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 10 miles, Winnemucca has a population density of 795 people per square mile.
The average household income in Winnemucca is $94,579 with a poverty rate of 11.64%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $821 per month, and the median house value is $218,600. The median age in Winnemucca is 33.7 years, 33.1 years for males, and 34.1 years for females.
Winnemucca Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Winnemuccawas:
- White: 86.20%
- Other race: 6.91%
- Two or more races: 3.12%
- Native American: 2.94%
- Black or African American: 0.84%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Winnemucca, Nevada is 7,786 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 7,754.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 7,396.
Winnemucca, Nevada Population 2021
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,937 | 53 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 16,884 | 53 | 0.31% |
| 2019 | 16,831 | 53 | 0.31% |
| 2018 | 16,778 | 59 | 0.35% |
| 2017 | 16,719 | -76 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 16,795 | -222 | -1.32% |
| 2015 | 17,017 | -198 | -1.16% |
| 2014 | 17,215 | -139 | -0.81% |
| 2013 | 17,354 | 283 | 1.63% |
| 2012 | 17,071 | 432 | 2.53% |
| 2011 | 16,639 | 55 | 0.33% |
| 2010 | 16,584 | 0.00% |
Winnemucca Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,691 | 86.20% |
| Some Other Race | 536 | 6.91% |
| Two or More Races | 242 | 3.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 228 | 2.94% |
| Black or African American | 65 | 0.84% |
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Winnemucca Population by Race
Winnemucca Population Pyramid $2021
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Winnemucca Population by Age
Winnemucca Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,115 | 2.47 | 58.5 |
| Married | 1,469 | 3.21 | 80.7 |
| Non Family | 1,247 | 1.35 | 42.7 |
| Female | 239 | 3.34 | 24.7 |
| Male | 160 | 3.05 | 28.1 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
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Winnemucca Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 446 | 8.96% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 571 | 11.47% |
| High School Graduate | 1,542 | 30.98% |
| Some College | 1,032 | 20.73% |
| Associates Degree | 421 | 8.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 565 | 11.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 401 | 8.06% |
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Winnemucca Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Winnemucca Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,149 | 2,931 | 833 |
| Hispanic | 1,559 | 814 | 133 |
| Other Race | 443 | 98 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 210 | 210 | 9 |
| Native American | 113 | 104 | 7 |
| Black | 65 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.45%.
Winnemucca Educational Attainment by Race
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$50,720
Average Earnings
$83,707
Average Male
$26,143
Average Female
Winnemucca Earnings by Educational Attainment
Winnemucca Language by Age
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Winnemucca Language
76.08% of Winnemucca residents speak only English, while 23.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.18% of the population.
Winnemucca Language
Winnemucca Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,548 | 542 | 11.92% |
| Native | 221 | 195 | 88.24% |
| Hispanic | 2,747 | 163 | 5.93% |
| Other | 536 | 27 | 5.04% |
11.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.41%
Male Poverty Rate
16.18%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Winnemucca
The race most likely to be in poverty in Winnemucca is Native, with 88.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Winnemucca is Other, with 5.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.67%.
Winnemucca Poverty
Winnemucca Poverty Rate by Education
Winnemucca Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
51.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Winnemucca Married by Age and Sex
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Winnemucca Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Winnemucca Marital Status by Race
Winnemucca Marital Status
Winnemucca Veterans by War
Winnemucca Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 297 | 6.18% |
| Hispanic | 122 | 6.99% |
| 2+ Races | 93 | 42.66% |
| Black | 34 | 52.31% |
| Other Race | 7 | 1.54% |
| Native American | 5 | 4.42% |
Winnemucca Veterans by Race
Winnemucca Veterans by Education
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1.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
Winnemucca Veterans by Education
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72.8%
Labor Force Participation
70.3%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Winnemucca Employment by Age
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Winnemucca Employment by Race
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Winnemucca 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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42.55%
Born in Winnemucca
86.16%
Native Born
13.84%
Foreign Born
7.45%
Non Citizen
6.39%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
86.16% of Winnemucca residents were born in the United States, with 42.55% having been born in Nevada. 7.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Winnemucca Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,786 | 16 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 7,770 | 16 | 0.21% |
| 2019 | 7,754 | 16 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 7,738 | 20 | 0.26% |
| 2017 | 7,718 | -41 | -0.53% |
| 2016 | 7,759 | -62 | -0.79% |
| 2015 | 7,821 | -102 | -1.29% |
| 2014 | 7,923 | -18 | -0.23% |
| 2013 | 7,941 | 191 | 2.46% |
| 2012 | 7,750 | 239 | 3.18% |
| 2011 | 7,511 | 30 | 0.40% |
| 2010 | 7,481 | 307 | 0.42% |
| 2000 | 7,174 | 1,040 | 1.58% |
| 1990 | 6,134 | 1,994 | 4.01% |
| 1980 | 4,140 | 553 | 1.44% |
| 1970 | 3,587 | 134 | 0.38% |
| 1960 | 3,453 | 606 | 1.95% |
| 1950 | 2,847 | 0.00% |