Esmeralda County, NV Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Esmeralda County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 968 | 3,186,464 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.3 | 28.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.36% | 1.47% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 55.9 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 493 | 1,183,135 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Esmeralda County grew by 13.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 962 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Esmeralda County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Esmeralda County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $34,356 | $75,608 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | -2.29% | 5.06% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% | 6.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Esmeralda County is about 55% lower than in Nevada.
Housing
| Metric | Esmeralda County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $47,856 | $338,659 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,319 | $1,488 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 47.7% | 59.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Esmeralda County is about 3.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,319 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Esmeralda County spend about 16 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 65 hours, about 2.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Esmeralda County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 7.8 | 22.4 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 15.6 | 44.8 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 65 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,019 | $5,782 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 13.8% | 10.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,195 | 6,563 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 62 | 1,402 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Nevada:
Esmeralda County (7.8 min), Mineral County (10.7 min), Lincoln County (11.0 min).
Slowest:
Storey County (32.2 min), Lyon County (26.1 min), Clark County (23.0 min).
The average commute time in Esmeralda County is 8 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
Esmeralda County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Esmeralda County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.0% | 24.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 1.94 | 2.62 | 2.54 |
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
| Metric | Esmeralda County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | — | 78.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.6% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.2% | 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Esmeralda County, Nevada.
What is the population of Esmeralda County, Nevada?
The population of Esmeralda County, Nevada is 968, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Esmeralda County, Nevada?
The population density of Esmeralda County, Nevada is 0.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Esmeralda County, Nevada?
The median household income in Esmeralda County, Nevada is $34,356, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Esmeralda County, Nevada?
The median home price in Esmeralda County, Nevada is $47,856, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Esmeralda County, Nevada?
The unemployment rate in Esmeralda County, Nevada is 2.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.