Census ACS · #923 μSA
Winnemucca Metro Area
The Winnemucca, Nv Micropolitan Statistical Area has 17,299 residents. The median household income is $79,946 and the median home value is $256,800.
17,299
Population
2
People / sq mi
$79,946
Median Income
$256,800
Median Home Value
The Winnemucca CBSA covers 9,641 sq mi of land at 1.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.9% |
Economy & Income
$79,946
Median Household Income
$37,798
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$256,800
Median Home Value
$998
Median Rent
73.6%
Homeownership
Education
87.2%
High School+
19.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
9.9%
Drive Alone
6.9%
Work From Home
29.0 min
Avg Commute
49.6%
Foreign Born
Winnemucca spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Winnemucca, Nv Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 17,299 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #923 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Winnemucca metro area is $79,946, with a per capita income of $37,798.
The Winnemucca, Nv CBSA spans the state of Nevada.
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Data for the Winnemucca, Nv CBSA (49080) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
What distinguishes Winnemucca is density: among the most sparsely settled of US metro areas, around 2 people per square mile. Winnemucca is a metro area in NV with a population of 17,299.
Median household income is $79,946, near the US median of $78,538. About 8.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $256,800, with typical rent around $998.
College attainment is 19.8%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.