Lander County, Nevada Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 12th-largest in Nevada
The population of Lander County, Nevada is 5,745 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 12th-largest county in Nevada. The median household income is $84,474, the median home value is $210,500, and the median age is 37.3.
The population of Lander County has declined 0.2% since 2010 (5,795 → 5,785), a -0.01% annualized rate.
5,745
Population
-0.01%
Annual growth
1
People / sq mi
$84,474
Median Income
$210,500
Median Home Value
Lander County covers 5,519 sq mi of land at 1.0 people per square mile.
About Lander County, NV
What sets Lander County apart is where people work — remote work is unusually rare here, at 0.3% versus 14.0% nationally. With 5,745 residents, Lander County is a county in Nevada. It ranks #12 among counties in Nevada by population.
Households take in a median $84,474, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.3%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $210,500, with typical rent around $1,066.
College attainment is 16.6%, below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 0.3% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
Lander County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Lander County had a population of 5,795 in 2010 and 5,785 in 2024, a -0.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 6,064 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: 0.00%.
5,785
Population (2024)
5,795
Population (2010)
6,064
Peak (2013)
0.00%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,795 |
| 2011 | 5,840 |
| 2012 | 5,922 |
| 2013 | 6,064 |
| 2014 | 5,980 |
| 2015 | 5,885 |
| 2016 | 5,700 |
| 2017 | 5,584 |
| 2018 | 5,512 |
| 2019 | 5,516 |
| 2020 | 5,727 |
| 2021 | 5,761 |
| 2022 | 5,769 |
| 2023 | 5,809 |
| 2024 | 5,785 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
37.3
Median Age
47.0%
Female
53.0%
Male
13.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 21.5% · Seniors (65+): 13.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $84,474+$8,913 vs state |
| Mean household income | $96,037 |
| Per-capita income | $38,889 |
| Poverty rate | 8.3%-0.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% |
| Employment-to-population | 56.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Lander County is agriculture, accounting for 29.7% of workers.
How residents commute
15.6%
Drive alone
4.6%
Carpool
67.2%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
23.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$210,500$-195,600 vs state
Median home value
$1,066
Median rent
66.9%
Homeownership rate
2,797
Total housing units
82.1%
Occupied
17.9%
Vacant
33.1%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.9%
With health insurance
96.7%
With broadband internet
58.2%
Foreign-born
5.5%
Veterans (18+)
14.4%
With a disability
88.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
89.2%
High School+
16.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lander County, Nevada has a population of 5,745 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 12th-largest county in Nevada. Population density is 1 people per square mile.
The population of Lander County has declined 0.2% since 2010 (5,795 → 5,785), a -0.01% annualized rate.
The median household income in Lander County, Nevada is $84,474, with mean (average) household income of $96,037 and per-capita income of $38,889. 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Lander County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (82.1%), Hispanic or Latino (5.1%), Black or African American (2.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Lander County, Nevada is 37.3 years. Residents are 47.0% female and 53.0% male.
The median home value in Lander County is $210,500 and median monthly rent is $1,066. 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,797 total housing units, 17.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Lander County, Nevada is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 29.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.
Las Vegas is among the largest cities associated with Lander County, Nevada, with a population of 650,873.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.