Nye County's estimated 2026 population is 56,554 with a growth rate of 0.5% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Nye County is the 5th largest county in Nevada. The 2010 population was 43,848 and has seen a growth of 28.98% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Nye County includes 75.32% White, 7.28% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (75.32%)
Two or more races (11.14%)
Other race (7.28%)
Black or African American (2.58%)
Asian (1.96%)
Native American (1.19%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.52%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,076 | 75.32% |
| Two or more races | 5,929 | 11.14% |
| Other race | 3,875 | 7.28% |
| Black or African American | 1,375 | 2.58% |
| Asian | 1,044 | 1.96% |
| Native American | 631 | 1.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 277 | 0.52% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Nye County's average per capita income is $42,301. Household income levels show a median of $55,975. The poverty rate stands at 15.53%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,302 | - |
| Families | $67,566 | $87,942 |
| Households | $55,975 | $76,468 |
| Non Families | $38,302 | $54,279 |
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