Pershing 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 | Pershing County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,304 | 3,186,464 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1.0 | 28.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.40% | 1.47% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.6 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 1,847 | 1,183,135 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Pershing County grew by 2.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 6,505 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Pershing County has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Pershing County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,486 | $75,608 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.17% | 5.06% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% | 6.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Pershing County is about 4% lower than in Nevada.
Housing
| Metric | Pershing County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $225,000 | $338,659 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $667 | $1,488 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.3% | 59.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Pershing County is about 28.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $667 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Pershing County spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 156 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Pershing County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.8 | 22.4 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.5 | 44.8 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 156 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,844 | $5,782 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 10.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,306 | 6,563 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 59 | 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 Pershing County is 19 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
Pershing County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Pershing County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.7% | 24.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | 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
Pershing County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Pershing County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 78.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.6% | 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 Pershing County, Nevada.
What is the population of Pershing County, Nevada?
The population of Pershing County, Nevada is 6,304, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Pershing County, Nevada?
The population density of Pershing County, Nevada is 1.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Pershing County, Nevada?
The median household income in Pershing County, Nevada is $72,486, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Pershing County, Nevada?
The median home price in Pershing County, Nevada is $225,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Pershing County, Nevada?
The unemployment rate in Pershing County, Nevada is 6.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.