Nye County's 2026 population is estimated at 56,554, reflecting a 0.5% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Nye County is the 5th largest county in Nevada. The 2010 population was 43,848 and has grown 28.98% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 52.5 years
Female: 53.8 years
Male: 51.1 years
There are 45,328 adults, (16,791 of whom are seniors) in Nye County.
Female: 26,573 (48.9%)
Male: 27,771 (51.1%)
The racial composition of Nye County includes 73.18% White, 7.19% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,769 | 73.18% |
| Two or more races | 7,281 | 13.4% |
| Other race | 3,907 | 7.19% |
| Black or African American | 1,565 | 2.88% |
| Asian | 1,037 | 1.91% |
| Native American | 547 | 1.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 238 | 0.44% |
Nye County 's average per capita income is $44,874. Household income levels show a median of $60,714. The poverty rate stands at 14.14%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,451 | - |
| Families | $71,752 | $94,504 |
| Households | $60,714 | $82,604 |
| Non Families | $39,573 | $56,817 |
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