Esmeralda County, Nevada's estimated 2024 population is 725 with a growth rate of -1.49% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Esmeralda County, Nevada is the 17th largest county in Nevada. The 2010 population was 783 and has seen a growth of -7.41% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 670 | -11 | -1.62% |
| 2028 | 681 | -11 | -1.59% |
| 2027 | 692 | -11 | -1.56% |
| 2026 | 703 | -11 | -1.54% |
| 2025 | 714 | -11 | -1.52% |
| 2024 | 725 | -11 | -1.49% |
| 2023 | 736 | -11 | -1.47% |
| 2022 | 747 | 12 | 1.63% |
| 2021 | 735 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 734 | -136 | -15.63% |
| 2019 | 870 | 43 | 5.2% |
| 2018 | 827 | -31 | -3.61% |
| 2017 | 858 | 19 | 2.26% |
| 2016 | 839 | -8 | -0.94% |
| 2015 | 847 | 13 | 1.56% |
| 2014 | 834 | -13 | -1.53% |
| 2013 | 847 | 56 | 7.08% |
| 2012 | 791 | 21 | 2.73% |
| 2011 | 770 | -13 | -1.66% |
| 2010 | 783 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 1,344 | 567 | 72.97% |
| 1980 | 777 | 148 | 23.53% |
| 1970 | 629 | 10 | 1.62% |
| 1960 | 619 | 5 | 0.81% |
| 1950 | 614 | -940 | -60.49% |
| 1940 | 1,554 | 477 | 44.29% |
| 1930 | 1,077 | -1,333 | -55.31% |
| 1920 | 2,410 | -6,959 | -74.28% |
| 1910 | 9,369 | 7,397 | 375.1% |
| 1900 | 1,972 | -176 | -8.19% |
| 1890 | 2,148 | -1,072 | -33.29% |
| 1880 | 3,220 | 1,667 | 107.34% |
| 1870 | 1,553 | 883 | 131.79% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 881 | 89.9% |
| Two or more races | 65 | 6.63% |
| Asian | 19 | 1.94% |
| Native American | 13 | 1.33% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 485 | 2.01 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Non Family | 256 | 1.17 | 43 | 57 |
| Married | 207 | 2.93 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Female | 22 | 3.09 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.01
Average Household Size
51.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 156 | 17.87% |
| Associates Degree | 45 | 5.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 133 | 15.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 79 | 9.05% |
| High School Graduate | 198 | 22.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 4.01% |
| Some College | 227 | 26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 585 | 547 | 169 |
| Hispanic | 226 | 73 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 43 | 7 |
| Asian | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $86,953 | $86,771 | $96,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,625 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,250 | $57,708 | $14,145 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $55,670 | $55,670 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,042 | $57,411 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $70,625 | $14,242 |
$46,042
Average Earnings
$57,411
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.67% of Esmeralda County, Nevada residents speak only English, while 18.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 295 | 114 | 38.64% |
| White | 619 | 35 | 5.65% |
| Multiple | 65 | 8 | 12.31% |
16.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.71%
Male Poverty Rate
6.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Esmeralda County, Nevada is Hispanic, with 38.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Esmeralda County, Nevada is White, with 5.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58.95% |
| High School | 10.82% |
| Some College | 4.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 1.99% |
| Male Employed | 1.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,583 | $94,548 |
| Households | $40,694 | $61,434 |
| Married Families | $104,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,625 | $30,941 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.3%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
82
Number of Veterans
82
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 61 |
| Korea | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 45 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75 | 9.55% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 9.23% |
| Black | 1 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.7%
Labor Force Participation
45.4%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
17.35%
Born in Esmeralda County, Nevada
86.33%
Native Born
13.67%
Foreign Born
7.76%
Non Citizen
5.92%
Naturalized
86.33% of Esmeralda County, Nevada residents were born in the United States, with 17.35% having been born in Nevada. 7.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.