Esmeralda County's 2026 population is estimated at 710, reflecting a -0.7% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Esmeralda County is the 17th largest county in Nevada. The 2010 population was 783 and has grown -9.32% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 55 years
Female: 53.2 years
Male: 62.3 years
There are 896 adults, (255 of whom are seniors) in Esmeralda County.
Female: 504 (49%)
Male: 524 (51%)
The racial composition of Esmeralda County includes 71.01% White, 18.68% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 730 | 71.01% |
| Other race | 192 | 18.68% |
| Two or more races | 77 | 7.49% |
| Native American | 14 | 1.36% |
| Asian | 12 | 1.17% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.29% |
Esmeralda County 's average per capita income is $41,061. Household income levels show a median of $41,715. The poverty rate stands at 12.43%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,708 | $91,091 |
| Married Families | $77,443 | - |
| Households | $41,715 | $64,613 |
| Non Families | $12,071 | $24,499 |
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