Pershing County, Nevada Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 11th-largest in Nevada
The population of Pershing County, Nevada is 6,505 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest county in Nevada. The median household income is $72,007, the median home value is $166,200, and the median age is 40.9.
The population of Pershing County has declined 2.9% since 2010 (6,734 → 6,536), a -0.21% annualized rate.
6,505
Population
-0.21%
Annual growth
1
People / sq mi
$72,007
Median Income
$166,200
Median Home Value
Pershing County covers 6,037 sq mi of land at 1.1 people per square mile.
About Pershing County, NV
Educational attainment is the headline number in Pershing County: 9.3% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Pershing County is a county in Nevada with a population of 6,505. It ranks #11 among counties in Nevada by population.
The typical household earns $72,007 a year, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 5.1%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $166,200, with typical rent around $667.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 9.3%, below the national 35.0%. About 6.9% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
Pershing County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Pershing County had a population of 6,734 in 2010 and 6,536 in 2024, a -2.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 6,846 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.20%.
6,536
Population (2024)
6,734
Population (2010)
6,846
Peak (2013)
-0.20%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,734 |
| 2011 | 6,609 |
| 2012 | 6,752 |
| 2013 | 6,846 |
| 2014 | 6,703 |
| 2015 | 6,620 |
| 2016 | 6,582 |
| 2017 | 6,475 |
| 2018 | 6,696 |
| 2019 | 6,628 |
| 2020 | 6,620 |
| 2021 | 6,430 |
| 2022 | 6,446 |
| 2023 | 6,403 |
| 2024 | 6,536 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
40.9
Median Age
36.0%
Female
64.0%
Male
16.7%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.1% · Seniors (65+): 16.7%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $72,007$-3,554 vs state |
| Mean household income | $84,862 |
| Per-capita income | $26,884 |
| Poverty rate | 5.1%-3.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 38.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Pershing County is agriculture, accounting for 24.7% of workers.
How residents commute
4.3%
Drive alone
3.2%
Carpool
75.6%
Public transit
6.9%
Work from home
29.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$166,200$-239,900 vs state
Median home value
$667
Median rent
74.3%
Homeownership rate
2,293
Total housing units
80.5%
Occupied
19.5%
Vacant
25.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.2%
With health insurance
94.1%
With broadband internet
52.0%
Foreign-born
8.3%
Veterans (18+)
19.4%
With a disability
82.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
85.6%
High School+
9.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pershing County, Nevada has a population of 6,505 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest county in Nevada. Population density is 1 people per square mile.
The population of Pershing County has declined 2.9% since 2010 (6,734 → 6,536), a -0.21% annualized rate.
The median household income in Pershing County, Nevada is $72,007, with mean (average) household income of $84,862 and per-capita income of $26,884. 5.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Pershing County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (73.5%), Hispanic or Latino (6.3%), Black or African American (4.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Pershing County, Nevada is 40.9 years. Residents are 36.0% female and 64.0% male.
The median home value in Pershing County is $166,200 and median monthly rent is $667. 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,293 total housing units, 19.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Pershing County, Nevada is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 24.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.
Las Vegas is among the largest cities associated with Pershing 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.