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Lovelock, NV
City in Pershing County, Nevada.
Population
1,481
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,720
ZIP codes
0
Lovelock and its ZIP codes
Lovelock at a glance
- Lovelock is about 59 times as dense as Nevada as a whole.
- The median household income is $42,074, 46% below the Nevada median of $78,260.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,700 (58% below Nevada) and median rent is $745 a month.
Local data for Lovelock, NV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lovelock, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,074
Poverty rate
25.6%
Median home value
$183,700
Median rent
$745/mo
Homeownership
54.2%
Bachelor's or higher
10.7%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
17.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (302), Mexican Americans (261), Irish Americans (137).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pershing County. PPP loans are for Lovelock.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$87,152
2,108 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,906
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$29.8M
FY 2026, $4,486 per person
How people get to work
Lovelock, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.8%
- Bicycle1.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lovelock, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
248
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 20°F
6.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lovelock, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
Cities near Lovelock
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Humboldt River RanchCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 20.2 |
| UnionvilleCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lovelock, NV in?
- Lovelock is in Pershing County, Nevada.
- What is the population of Lovelock, NV?
- About 1,481 people live in Lovelock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lovelock?
- Nearby places include Humboldt River Ranch (21 mi), Unionville (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023