Nye County, Nevada Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 6th-largest in Nevada
The population of Nye County, Nevada is 53,207 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 6th-largest county in Nevada. The median household income is $55,975, the median home value is $266,000, and the median age is 52.4.
The population of Nye County has grown 27.7% since 2010 (43,848 → 55,990), a +1.76% annualized rate.
53,207
Population
+1.76%
Annual growth
3
People / sq mi
$55,975
Median Income
$266,000
Median Home Value
Nye County covers 18,182 sq mi of land at 2.9 people per square mile.
About Nye County, NV
Nye County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 68.4% of the population. With 53,207 residents, Nye County is a county in Nevada. It is the #6-largest of all counties in Nevada nationally.
The typical household earns $55,975, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.7%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $266,000, with typical rent around $1,013.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 12.7%, below the national 35.0%. About 9.9% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Nye County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Nye County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Nye County had a population of 43,848 in 2010 and 55,990 in 2024, a 27.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 55,990 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.80%.
55,990
Population (2024)
43,848
Population (2010)
55,990
Peak (2024)
1.80%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 43,848 |
| 2011 | 43,981 |
| 2012 | 43,604 |
| 2013 | 42,905 |
| 2014 | 42,877 |
| 2015 | 43,008 |
| 2016 | 43,295 |
| 2017 | 44,046 |
| 2018 | 45,328 |
| 2019 | 46,845 |
| 2020 | 51,971 |
| 2021 | 53,339 |
| 2022 | 54,710 |
| 2023 | 55,708 |
| 2024 | 55,990 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.2% |
Age & Sex
52.4
Median Age
49.2%
Female
50.8%
Male
31.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 13.3% · Seniors (65+): 31.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $55,975$-19,586 vs state |
| Mean household income | $76,468 |
| Per-capita income | $32,336 |
| Poverty rate | 10.7%+1.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 37.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Nye County is education & health care, accounting for 17.5% of workers.
How residents commute
1.0%
Drive alone
1.9%
Carpool
73.2%
Public transit
9.9%
Work from home
28.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$266,000$-140,100 vs state
Median home value
$1,013
Median rent
75.2%
Homeownership rate
25,186
Total housing units
87.1%
Occupied
12.9%
Vacant
24.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
90.8%
With health insurance
92.5%
With broadband internet
68.4%
Foreign-born
16.2%
Veterans (18+)
24.8%
With a disability
87.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
86.7%
High School+
12.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nye County, Nevada has a population of 53,207 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 6th-largest county in Nevada. Population density is 3 people per square mile.
The population of Nye County has grown 27.7% since 2010 (43,848 → 55,990), a +1.76% annualized rate.
The median household income in Nye County, Nevada is $55,975, with mean (average) household income of $76,468 and per-capita income of $32,336. 10.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Nye County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (75.3%), Hispanic or Latino (2.9%), Black or African American (2.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Nye County, Nevada is 52.4 years. Residents are 49.2% female and 50.8% male.
The median home value in Nye County is $266,000 and median monthly rent is $1,013. 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 25,186 total housing units, 12.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Nye County, Nevada is education, health care, and social assistance, employing 17.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.
Las Vegas is among the largest cities associated with Nye 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.