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Income and Poverty in Nevada
Median household income, income per person and poverty rates. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Median household income
- $78,260
- U.S. $80,734
- Income per person
- $41,354
- U.S. $44,673
- Poverty rate
- 12.4%
- U.S. 12.5%
- Households earning $200,000+
- 10.9%
- U.S. 13.4%
Income and poverty by county
17 counties in Nevada
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| County | Median household income | Per person | Poverty rate | Gini index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City | $72,355 | $39,432 | 10.3% | 0.453 |
| Churchill County | $79,163 | $37,686 | 8.1% | 0.417 |
| Clark County | $76,472 | $39,897 | 13.0% | 0.468 |
| Douglas County | $90,754 | $59,360 | 9.0% | 0.512 |
| Elko County | $86,487 | $39,139 | 9.8% | 0.415 |
| Esmeralda County | $41,715 | $31,158 | 12.4% | 0.446 |
| Eureka County | $70,473 | $32,823 | 24.9% | 0.394 |
| Humboldt County | $81,073 | $37,205 | 10.6% | 0.391 |
| Lander County | $89,014 | $38,167 | 10.7% | 0.386 |
| Lincoln County | $72,307 | $37,860 | 5.0% | 0.368 |
| Lyon County | $80,812 | $38,076 | 11.7% | 0.398 |
| Mineral County | $54,855 | $30,770 | 18.5% | 0.388 |
| Nye County | $60,714 | $34,261 | 14.1% | 0.446 |
| Pershing County | $66,902 | $27,154 | 11.8% | 0.419 |
| Storey County | $93,409 | $49,702 | 7.1% | 0.397 |
| Washoe County | $88,096 | $48,863 | 10.7% | 0.471 |
| White Pine County | $72,865 | $31,601 | 8.2% | 0.379 |
Child poverty by county, 2024
Census Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (single-year model estimates). Nevada: 15.5% of children, 11.8% of all ages
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| County | Children in poverty | All ages | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral County | 23.6% | 17.6% | $58,610 |
| Nye County | 22.8% | 13.8% | $65,910 |
| Esmeralda County | 19.8% | 14.8% | $66,369 |
| Pershing County | 16.9% | 18.3% | $68,559 |
| Lincoln County | 16.7% | 13.2% | $72,249 |
| Clark County | 16.4% | 12.5% | $80,047 |
| Carson City | 15.8% | 11.7% | $72,143 |
| Humboldt County | 14.5% | 10.6% | $85,433 |
| Lyon County | 14.2% | 11.4% | $77,802 |
| White Pine County | 13.7% | 12.6% | $71,474 |
Income and poverty in the largest cities
Cities and towns with 5,000 or more people
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| City | Median household income | Per person | Poverty rate | Gini index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | $73,877 | $39,906 | 14.0% | 0.479 |
| Henderson | $90,138 | $50,228 | 9.0% | 0.463 |
| North Las Vegas | $79,542 | $31,935 | 12.1% | 0.402 |
| Reno | $80,760 | $47,051 | 12.6% | 0.477 |
| Enterprise | $98,462 | $45,697 | 8.7% | 0.424 |
| Spring Valley | $74,511 | $41,735 | 12.2% | 0.464 |
| Sunrise Manor | $58,421 | $24,701 | 20.2% | 0.439 |
| Paradise | $59,190 | $34,754 | 17.6% | 0.476 |
| Sparks | $89,056 | $42,099 | 8.5% | 0.405 |
| Carson City | $72,355 | $39,432 | 10.3% | 0.453 |
| Pahrump | $62,109 | $34,167 | 13.7% | 0.445 |
| Whitney | $67,155 | $28,459 | 14.6% | 0.389 |
| Winchester | $50,120 | $32,090 | 23.8% | 0.530 |
| Summerlin South | $117,035 | $81,026 | 4.8% | 0.517 |
| Fernley | $89,517 | $37,038 | 12.8% | 0.376 |
| Sun Valley | $77,446 | $27,382 | 16.8% | 0.387 |
| Mesquite | $75,227 | $42,380 | 10.6% | 0.398 |
| Elko | $79,036 | $37,142 | 13.8% | 0.417 |
| Spanish Springs | $127,658 | $57,107 | 2.9% | 0.394 |
| Dayton | $102,819 | $41,367 | 5.2% | 0.317 |
| Boulder City | $74,757 | $49,149 | 11.4% | 0.504 |
| Spring Creek | $105,154 | $44,356 | 7.3% | 0.364 |
| Gardnerville Ranchos | $87,785 | $41,141 | 9.5% | 0.373 |
| Cold Springs | $93,732 | $35,632 | 3.9% | 0.331 |
| Fallon | $73,389 | $35,048 | 12.5% | 0.405 |
| Incline Village | $167,069 | $115,223 | 6.0% | 0.525 |
| Laughlin | $45,685 | $32,517 | 22.1% | 0.476 |
| Winnemucca | $81,824 | $37,779 | 14.0% | 0.404 |
| Moapa Valley | $89,250 | $38,412 | 5.8% | 0.443 |
| Johnson Lane | $121,458 | $64,392 | 3.3% | 0.466 |
| Indian Hills | $78,278 | $49,981 | 9.7% | 0.479 |
| Gardnerville | $62,267 | $42,156 | 14.4% | 0.469 |
| Nellis AFB | $68,652 | $18,495 | 3.6% | 0.256 |
| Silver Springs | $48,944 | $28,543 | 19.6% | 0.400 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median household income in Nevada?
- The median household income in Nevada is $78,260 and 12.4% of people live below the poverty line.
- Which Nevada counties have the highest median household income?
- Among counties with 10,000 or more people, the highest are Douglas County ($90,754), Washoe County ($88,096), Elko County ($86,487).
- Which Nevada counties have the lowest median household income?
- The lowest are Nye County ($60,714), Carson City ($72,355), Clark County ($76,472).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey ยท 2020-2024 5-year estimates