Overview
- County Name
- Nye County
- State
- Nevada
- FIPS Code
- 32023
- State FIPS
- 32
- County FIPS
- 023
Geography
- Land Area
- 18181.91 sq mi
- Water Area
- 16.68 sq mi
- Total Area
- 18198.60 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.965864
- Longitude
- -116.459011
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 52,272
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 43,260
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 44,314 | 84.8% |
| Hispanic | 7,953 | 15.2% |
| White | 38,920 | 74.5% |
| Black | 1,343 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 866 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 470 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 179 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 422 | 0.8% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 38,050 | 88.0% |
| Hispanic | 5,205 | 12.0% |
| White | 33,878 | 78.3% |
| Black | 1,732 | 4.0% |
| Asian | 1,007 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,081 | 2.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 175 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 212 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 54,344
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $61,761
- Poverty Rate
- 13.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,487
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 39,769 | 73.2% |
| Black | 1,565 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 1,037 | 1.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 37,888
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,789 | 17.9% |
| Republican | 16,459 | 43.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 11,504 | 30.4% |
| Other | 546 | 1.4% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 19,462 | 51.4% |
| Female | 18,190 | 48.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 28,517 | 75.3% |
| Hispanic | 4,341 | 11.5% |
| Black | 227 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 529 | 1.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 20,216
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 53.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 16,098 | 56.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,450 | 33.4% |
| Black | 110 | 48.5% |
| Asian | 254 | 48.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 10,182 | 52.3% |
| Female | 9,948 | 54.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 12,384 (29.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,663 (13.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 25,289
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $274,193
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,258
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.8%
- Work From Home
- 11.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 23.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.