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Population Review

White Pine County, Nevada Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 10th-largest in Nevada

The population of White Pine County, Nevada is 8,856 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 10th-largest county in Nevada. The median household income is $72,294, the median home value is $196,700, and the median age is 41.7.

The population of White Pine County has declined 14.9% since 2010 (10,027 → 8,534), a -1.14% annualized rate.

White Pine County within Nevada · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

8,856

Population

-1.14%

Annual growth

1

People / sq mi

$72,294

Median Income

$196,700

Median Home Value

White Pine County covers 8,887 sq mi of land at 1.0 people per square mile.

About White Pine County, NV

White Pine County is a county in Nevada with a population of 8,856. It ranks #10 among counties in Nevada by population. The median age is 41.7, older than the national median. The population is 57.0% male and 43.0% female.

The median household income in White Pine County is $72,294, near the US median of $74,580. 4.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $196,700, with monthly rent averaging $933. The homeownership rate of 77.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in White Pine County reflects 14.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 16.9 minutes each way.

White Pine County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of White Pine County had a population of 10,027 in 2010 and 8,534 in 2024, a -14.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,129 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -1.14%.

2011 · 10K20102024

8,534

Population (2024)

10,027

Population (2010)

10,129

Peak (2011)

-1.14%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201010,027
201110,129
201210,022
201310,052
201410,041
20159,875
20169,746
20179,628
20189,532
20199,478
20209,063
20218,850
20228,734
20238,495
20248,534

Race & Ethnicity

White77.5%
Black or African American7.0%
Asian0.8%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)8.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

41.7

Median Age

43.0%

Female

57.0%

Male

19.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.5%
5–9
4.5%
10–14
7.1%
15–19
5.6%
20–24
4.1%
25–34
13.6%
35–44
16.8%
45–54
10.7%
55–59
7.7%
60–64
6.6%
65–74
12.1%
75–84
6.6%
85+
1.2%

Children (under 15): 15.1% · Seniors (65+): 19.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$72,294$-3,267 vs state
Mean household income$79,648
Per-capita income$30,635
Poverty rate4.2%-4.8% vs state
Unemployment rate2.5%
Employment-to-population48.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Education & health care
21.8%
Professional & business services
16.3%
Agriculture
16.3%
Public administration
12.4%
Retail trade
8.9%
Construction
5.0%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.5%
Manufacturing
1.8%

The largest employment sector in White Pine County is education & health care, accounting for 21.8% of workers.

How residents commute

1.3%

Drive alone

4.1%

Carpool

75.3%

Public transit

9.1%

Work from home

16.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$196,700$-209,400 vs state

Median home value

$933

Median rent

77.5%

Homeownership rate

4,157

Total housing units

82.0%

Occupied

18.0%

Vacant

22.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.5%

With health insurance

90.6%

With broadband internet

48.7%

Foreign-born

9.6%

Veterans (18+)

18.1%

With a disability

93.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

88.3%

High School+

14.2%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

White Pine County, Nevada has a population of 8,856 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 10th-largest county in Nevada. Population density is 1 people per square mile.

The population of White Pine County has declined 14.9% since 2010 (10,027 → 8,534), a -1.14% annualized rate.

The median household income in White Pine County, Nevada is $72,294, with mean (average) household income of $79,648 and per-capita income of $30,635. 4.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In White Pine County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (77.5%), Hispanic or Latino (8.3%), Black or African American (7.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in White Pine County, Nevada is 41.7 years. Residents are 43.0% female and 57.0% male.

The median home value in White Pine County is $196,700 and median monthly rent is $933. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,157 total housing units, 18.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in White Pine County, Nevada is education, health care, and social assistance, employing 21.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

Las Vegas is among the largest cities associated with White Pine County, Nevada, with a population of 650,873.

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

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