2023 ACS Census Data · Population 6,505
Pershing County is a small rural county in Nevada with a population of 6,505. The median household income is $72,007, 11% above the national average. The poverty rate is 8.1%, median home value is $166,200, and 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 61% below the national average.
Population
6,505
2023 estimate
Rank #2776 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$72,007
Household
Rank #899 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$166,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #1705 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
9.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #3190 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
36.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
10.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
18.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
4% below Nevada avg·11% above national avg
Poverty Rate
33% above Nevada avg·46% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
24% below Nevada avg·29% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$26,884
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
8.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
40.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
45% below Nevada avg·21% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
41% below Nevada avg·28% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% above Nevada avg·2% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
43% above Nevada avg·37% above national avg
Housing Units
2,293
Households
1,847
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,388
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
88.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
29 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
54% below Nevada avg·61% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% below Nevada avg·3% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
10.2%
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