Whitney, Nevada Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Whitney, Nevada is 46,268 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest city in Nevada. The median household income is $63,480, the median home value is $299,700, and the median age is 34.8.
46,268
Population
6794
People / sq mi
$63,480
Median Income
$299,700
Median Home Value
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Whitney covers 6.8 sq mi of land at 6794 people per square mile.
About Whitney, NV
What distinguishes Whitney is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 6,794 people per square mile. With 46,268 residents, Whitney is a city in Nevada. It ranks #11 among cities in Nevada by population.
The typical household earns $63,480, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 12.9% of residents fall below the poverty line, close to the national 12.4%. Median home value is $299,700, with typical rent around $1,477.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 6.2% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Whitney: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 35.2% |
| Black or African American | 14.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.2% |
Economy & Income
$63,480
Median Household Income
$27,422
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$299,700
Median Home Value
$1,477
Median Rent
53.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
83.4%
High School+
18.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.6%
Drive Alone
78.2%
Public Transit
6.2%
Work From Home
28.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
49.8%
Foreign Born
60.6%
Non-English at Home
6.7%
Veterans
15.7%
With Disability
86.0%
Health Insurance
96.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 26.9% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 15.6% |
| Retail Trade | 11.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.8% |
| Information | 6.1% |
| Construction | 5.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4.2% |
| Public Administration | 2.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Whitney, Nevada has a population of 46,268 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest city in Nevada.
The median household income in Whitney, Nevada is $63,480, with 12.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Whitney, Nevada is $299,700, with median monthly rent at $1,477 and a homeownership rate of 53.8%.
The median age in Whitney, Nevada is 34.8 years. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.