Lander County, Nevada Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Lander 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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B
Income Around averageAmong the top 3 wealthiest counties in Nevada
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Lander County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,770 | 3,183,702 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1.0 | 28.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.28% | 1.46% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.7 | 37.6 | 37.3 |
| Households | 2,129 | 1,202,222 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Lander County grew by 14.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 5,770 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Lander County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 23.0% of residents. That is 2.3 points above Nevada as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,164 20.2% -0.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,215 21.1% -2.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,327 23.0% +2.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 784 13.6% -2.8 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 46.9% of the people living in Lander County and men 53.1%.
- Women 46.9% Nevada 49.6%
- Men 53.1% Nevada 50.4%
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Economy
Lander County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Lander County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,450 | $78,637 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 0.77% | 4.94% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.4% | 6.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lander County is about 5% higher than in Nevada.
Housing
| Metric | Lander County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $45,138 | $357,758 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $902 | $1,597 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.4% | 60.0% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Lander County is about 4.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $902 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lander County spend about 25 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 102 hours, about 4.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lander County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 12.3 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 24.5 | 44.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 102 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,170 | $5,797 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 0.4% | 11.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,320 | 6,563 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 194 | 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 Lander County is 12 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
Lander County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Lander County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.8% | 24.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | 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
Lander County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Lander County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.8 | 78.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.0% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.4% | 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).
Lander County, NV Compared With Nearby Counties
How Lander County, NV compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lander County, NV | 5,770 | $82,450 #1/3 | $45,138 #3/3 | 12.3 min #1/3 |
| Churchill County, NV | 25,797 | $78,987 | $350,315 | 16.3 min |
| Nye County, NV | 54,344 | $60,588 | $301,152 | 16.7 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lander County, Nevada.
How many people live in Lander County, Nevada?
About 5,770 people live in Lander County, Nevada, in 2,129 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 38.7, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Lander County, Nevada mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Lander County, Nevada has 1 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 1% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Lander County, Nevada an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 0.5 times the median household income ($45,138 against $82,450), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $902 a month takes about 13% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Lander County, Nevada?
Unemployment in Lander County, Nevada is 9.4%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How educated are people in Lander County, Nevada?
12.8% of adults in Lander County, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 8), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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