Esmeralda County Summary

Life in Esmeralda County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Esmeralda County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Esmeralda County:

  • The population in Esmeralda County is 980.

  • The median home value in Esmeralda County is $107,038.

  • The median income in Esmeralda County is $40,694.

  • The median rent in Esmeralda County is $1,312.

  • The unemployment rate in Esmeralda County is 4.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Esmeralda County is 16.1%.

  • The average high in Esmeralda County is 70.1° and there are 10.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Esmeralda County

List Of Cities & Towns in Esmeralda County

Dyer, NV Population 343

Silver Peak, NV Population 213

Goldfield, NV Population 212

Map Of Esmeralda County

Esmeralda County, NV Weather

  • The average high in Esmeralda County is 70.1°.

  • There are 77.79 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 10.3 inches of rain each year with 10.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 8:04 hours of sun each day in Esmeralda County.

StatEsmeralda County
Mean High70.1
Nice Days77.79
Rainfall10.3
Snowfall10.4
Sunny_hours8:04
70.1°
Average High
10.3
Inches of Rain

Esmeralda County Demographics

Population over time in Esmeralda County

The current population in Esmeralda County is 980. The population has increased 1.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 987 -4.2%
2021 1,030 6.3%
2020 969 -

Gender in Esmeralda County

  • Esmeralda County is 46.0% female with 451 female residents.

  • Esmeralda County is 54.0% male with 528 male residents.

Female
46.0% (451)
Male
54.0% (528)
Gender Esmeralda County NV USA
Female 46.0% 49.5% 50.4%
Male 54.0% 50.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Esmeralda County

Esmeralda County is:

  • 63.4% White with 621 White residents.

  • 0.2% African American with 2 African American residents.

  • 1.3% American Indian with 13 American Indian residents.

  • 1.9% Asian with 19 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.9% Two Or More with 28 Two Or More residents.

  • 30.3% Hispanic with 297 Hispanic residents.

White
63.4% (621)
African American
0.2% (2)
American Indian
1.3% (13)
Asian
1.9% (19)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.9% (28)
Hispanic
30.3% (297)

Table: Esmeralda County By Race

Race Esmeralda County NV USA
White 63.4% 46.4% 58.9%
African American 0.2% 9.0% 12.1%
American Indian 1.3% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 1.9% 8.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.6% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.9% 4.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 30.3% 29.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Esmeralda County, Nevada

  • 0.8% of households in Esmeralda County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 26.2% of households in Esmeralda County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Esmeralda County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Esmeralda County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Esmeralda County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Esmeralda County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Esmeralda County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.4% of households in Esmeralda County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.3% of households in Esmeralda County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.2% of households in Esmeralda County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
0.8% (8)
$10,000 to $14,999
26.2% (256)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.5% (103)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.8% (56)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.7% (105)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.1% (147)
$75,000 to $99,999
6.0% (58)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.4% (200)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.3% (32)
$200,000 or more
1.2% (12)
Income Esmeralda County NV USA
Less than $10,000 0.8% 5.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 26.2% 3.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.5% 6.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.8% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.7% 11.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.1% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 6.0% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.4% 17.5% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.3% 8.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 1.2% 8.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Esmeralda County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Esmeralda County completed < 9th grade.

  • 18.0% of adults in Esmeralda County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 23.0% of adults in Esmeralda County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Esmeralda County completed some college.

  • 5.0% of adults in Esmeralda County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Esmeralda County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Esmeralda County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Esmeralda County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Esmeralda County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (39)
9-12th Grade
18% (176)
High School / GED
23% (225)
Some College
26% (254)
Associate's Degree
5% (49)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (147)
Master's Degree
9% (88)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Esmeralda County NV USA
< 9th Grade 4% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 18% 7% 6%
High School / GED 23% 28% 26%
Some College 26% 24% 20%
Associate's Degree 5% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 17% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 6% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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