Churchill County, Nevada Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Churchill County, NV Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Churchill County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,797 | 3,183,702 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5.1 | 28.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.83% | 1.46% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 40.7 | 37.6 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,513 | 1,202,222 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Churchill County grew by 4.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 25,797 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Churchill County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 20.6% of residents. That is 0.2 points below Nevada as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,318 20.6% -0.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,000 19.4% -3.7 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,128 19.9% -0.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,030 19.5% +3.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Nevada, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.2% of the people living in Churchill County and men 50.8%.
- Women 49.2% Nevada 49.6%
- Men 50.8% Nevada 50.4%
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Economy
Churchill County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Churchill County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,987 | $78,637 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.26% | 4.94% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 6.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Churchill County is about the same as in Nevada.
Housing
| Metric | Churchill County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $350,315 | $357,758 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,318 | $1,597 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.9% | 60.0% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Churchill County is about 22.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,318 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Churchill County spend about 33 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 136 hours, about 5.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Churchill County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.3 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 32.7 | 44.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 136 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,219 | $5,797 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 11.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,207 | 6,563 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 220 | 1,402 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Nevada:
Esmeralda County (7.5 min), Lincoln County (8.6 min), Mineral County (10.5 min).
Slowest:
Storey County (32.7 min), Lyon County (25.8 min), Clark County (23.1 min).
The average commute time in Churchill County is 16 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Nevada.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Churchill County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Churchill County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.9% | 24.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | 2.62 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Nevada:
Douglas County (0.3), Storey County (0.3), Washoe County (0.3).
Lowest:
Eureka County (0.2), Nye County (0.2), Pershing County (0.2).
Health
Churchill County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Churchill County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.1 | 78.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.5% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.6% | 20.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Nevada:
Washoe County (0.8), Douglas County (0.8), Storey County (0.8).
Lowest:
Nye County (0.8), Mineral County (0.8), Lyon County (0.8).
Churchill County, NV Compared With Nearby Counties
How Churchill County, NV compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill County, NV | 25,797 | $78,987 #2/2 | $350,315 #1/2 | 16.3 min #1/2 |
| Lyon County, NV | 61,677 | $79,966 | $319,033 | 25.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Churchill County, Nevada.
How big is Churchill County, Nevada by population?
About 25,797 people live in Churchill County, Nevada, in 9,513 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 40.7, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 3 years.
Is Churchill County, Nevada urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Churchill County, Nevada has 5 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 6% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Churchill County, Nevada?
The median home costs 4.4 times the median household income ($350,315 against $78,987), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,318 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How educated are people in Churchill County, Nevada?
15.9% of adults in Churchill County, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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