Esmeralda County, NV

County

2024 Population

1,028

US Senator

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

1.43% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

12.4%

35.9% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$41,715

2024 Median Property Value

$108,900

Population & Diversity

Esmeralda County, NV is home to a population of 1.03k people, from which 94.5% are citizens.

As of 2024, 18.3% of Esmeralda County, NV residents were born outside of the country (188 people).

In 2024, there were 4.13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (599 people) in Esmeralda County, NV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 145 Other (Hispanic) and 131 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.5%

2024 Citizenship

96.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.5% of Esmeralda County, NV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Esmeralda County, NV was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Esmeralda County, NV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Esmeralda County, NV

White (Non-Hispanic)
599 ± 202
Other (Hispanic)
145 ± 187
White (Hispanic)
131 ± 104

31.5%

Hispanic Population

324 people

31.5% of the people in Esmeralda County, NV are hispanic (324 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Esmeralda County, NV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Nevada.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
215,321 ± 11,001 people
Philippines
93,403 ± 7,392 people
Cuba
26,547 ± 3,983 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nevada was Mexico, the natal country of 215,321 Nevada residents, followed by Philippines with 93,403 and Cuba with 26,547.

Foreign-Born Population

18.3%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

188 people

10.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

102 people

As of 2024, 18.3% of Esmeralda County, NV residents (188 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Esmeralda County, NV was 10.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Esmeralda County, NV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
48 ± 38
Gulf War (1990s)
36 ± 28

Esmeralda County, NV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.33 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Esmeralda County, NV.

Health

95.3% of the population of Esmeralda County, NV has health coverage, with 31.4% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 34.7% on Medicare, 6.56% on non-group plans, and 5.09% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Esmeralda County, NV see 886 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.49% increase from the previous year (873 patients). Compare this to dentists who see null patients per year, and mental health providers who see null patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

886 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Esmeralda County, NV

Primary care physicians in Esmeralda County, NV see an average of 886 patients per year. This represents a 1.49% increase from the previous year (873 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Esmeralda County, NV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Location of Health Services Facilities

Health Service Type

Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Addresses

Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001
Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4002

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 12.9% under 18 years, 8.41% between 18 and 34 years, 53.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 25% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.7%

Uninsured

31.4%

Employer Coverage

17.5%

Medicaid

34.7%

Medicare

6.56%

Non-Group

5.09%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Esmeralda County, NV declined by 32% from 6.91% to 4.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Esmeralda County, NV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.93 in Esmeralda County, NV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Esmeralda County, NV.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.5% in Esmeralda County, NV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Esmeralda County, NV.

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 18.8% in Esmeralda County, NV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Esmeralda County, NV.

Economy

The economy of Esmeralda County, NV employs 351 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Esmeralda County, NV were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (77 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (54 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (50 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($95,694), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($76,020), and Educational Services ($76,020).

Employment

Occupations

351

2024 Value

± 154

−7.39%

1 Year decline

± 62.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Esmeralda County, NV declined at a rate of −7.39%, from 379 employees to 351 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Esmeralda County, NV, are Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (64 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (49 people), and Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (48 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Esmeralda County, NV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nevada.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nevada (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

351

2024 Value

± 154

−7.39%

1 Year decline

± 62.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Esmeralda County, NV declined at a rate of −7.39%, from 379 employees to 351 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Esmeralda County, NV, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (77 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (54 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (50 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Esmeralda County, NV, though some of these residents may live in Esmeralda County, NV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$62,045

Median earning men ± $37,380

$16,317

Median earning women ± $1,675

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($95,833).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are .

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nevada.

Y-Axis

5.19%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.53M people employed in Nevada. This represents a 5.19% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 21.2%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nevada.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1
Other Services (except Public Administration)
1
Accommodation and Food Services
1
Transportation and Warehousing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.97k
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
$289
Accommodation and Food Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Esmeralda County, NV was $108,900 in 2024, which is 0.327 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $102,500 to $108,900, a 6.24% increase. The homeownership rate in Esmeralda County, NV is 60.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Esmeralda County, NV have an average commute time of 13.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Esmeralda County, NV is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

In 2025, 20.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Esmeralda County, NV. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 9.51%.

Housing

Property

$108,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$25,405

$306

Median Property Taxes

±$102

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Esmeralda County, NV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Esmeralda County, NV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60.8%

Homeownership

2024

83%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 60.8% of the housing units in Esmeralda County, NV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 47.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Esmeralda County, NV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$41,715

Median Household Income

± $32,479

503

Number of Households

± 164

The following chart displays the households in Esmeralda County, NV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $10k - $15k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Esmeralda County, NV is from Nevada.

0.451

2024 Wage GINI in Nevada

0.451

2023 Wage GINI in Nevada

In 2024, the income inequality in Nevada was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0693% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nevada was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nevada in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Nevada across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (72.4%)
Worked At Home (16.8%)
Walked (5.7%)

In 2024, 72.4% of workers in Esmeralda County, NV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.8%) and those who walked to work (5.7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

13.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Esmeralda County, NV have a shorter commute time (13.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Esmeralda County, NV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Esmeralda County, NV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Esmeralda County, NV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Esmeralda County, NV have 1 car.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 20.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Esmeralda County, NV. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 9.51%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Esmeralda County, NV (127 out of 1.02k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Esmeralda County, NV is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 18.2% of the children was living in poverty in Esmeralda County, NV. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 118 in Esmeralda County, NV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 303% per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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