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Nye County

State:
Nevada
County Seat:
Tonopah

Nye County's estimated 2025 population is 57,622 with a growth rate of 1.68% 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 31.41% since that time.

57,622
Total Population
3
Population Density (miĀ²)
5
Population Rank (State)
951 1.68%
Annual Population Growth

Nye County Population

Nye County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Black or African American

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White40,07675.32%
Two or more races5,92911.14%
Other race3,8757.28%
Black or African American1,3752.58%
Asian1,0441.96%
Native American6311.19%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2770.52%

Nye County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$75,302-
Families$67,566$87,942
Households$55,975$76,468
Non Families$38,302$54,279

$42,301

Average Income

$55,975

Median Household Income

15.53%

Poverty Rate