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Population Review

Pahrump, Nevada Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Pahrump, Nevada is 45,811 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 12th-largest city in Nevada. The median household income is $58,560, the median home value is $283,400, and the median age is 53.4.

45,811

Population

139

People / sq mi

$58,560

Median Income

$283,400

Median Home Value

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Pahrump covers 328.8 sq mi of land at 139 people per square mile.

About Pahrump, NV

What distinguishes Pahrump is density: among the most sparsely settled of US cities, around 139 people per square mile. Pahrump is a city in Nevada with a population of 45,811. It ranks #12 among cities in Nevada by population.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $58,560, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 10.3%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $283,400, with typical rent around $1,152.

College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 12.5%, below the national 35.0%. Around 10.7% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White73.9%
Black or African American2.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.9%
Two or More Races0.3%

Economy & Income

$58,560

Median Household Income

$32,553

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$283,400

Median Home Value

$1,152

Median Rent

77.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

86.0%

High School+

12.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.3%

Drive Alone

75.3%

Public Transit

10.7%

Work From Home

29.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

69.4%

Foreign Born

88.0%

Non-English at Home

16.7%

Veterans

25.9%

With Disability

90.6%

Health Insurance

92.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Education, Health Care & Social Services17.9%
Professional, Scientific & Management13.8%
Construction9.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.2%
Retail Trade7.5%
Public Administration6.0%
Manufacturing5.9%
Agriculture & Mining5.1%
Information4.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.9%
Transportation & Warehousing0.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pahrump, Nevada has a population of 45,811 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 12th-largest city in Nevada.

The median household income in Pahrump, Nevada is $58,560, with 10.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Pahrump, Nevada is $283,400, with median monthly rent at $1,152 and a homeownership rate of 77.5%.

The median age in Pahrump, Nevada is 53.4 years. The population is 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.