White Pine County, Nevada Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for White Pine County, Nevada, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in White Pine County, Nevada. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in White Pine County, Nevada. The estimated population of White Pine County, Nevada is 9,192 people, with a median age of 41.3.

We can look at the total population in White Pine County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,192
-3.95% -6.76%
2020
9,570
-1.13% -
2019
9,679
-0.6% -
2018
9,737
-1.23% -
2017
9,858
- -

Population of White Pine County, Nevada by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
71%
72.7%
-2.34%
Black/African American
7%
4.7%
+48.94%
Native
3.4%
5.7%
-40.35%
Hispanic
17%
15.3%
+11.11%
Asian
0.5%
0.8%
-37.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.2%
-100.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
0.6%
+66.67%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of White Pine County, Nevada by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.3 +1.23% 39.8 +2.05% 43.9 -1.13%
2020 40.8 +2.51% 39 +1.04% 44.4 +3.5%
2019 39.8 +1.53% 38.6 +2.12% 42.9 -2.94%
2018 39.2 -0.51% 37.8 +1.07% 44.2 -1.12%
2017 39.4 - 37.4 - 44.7 -

The median age of White Pine County, Nevada gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 701 -51.03% 375 +18.47% 401 438
10 to 19 656 -6.92% 660 -48.13% 590 375
20 to 29 792 +11.72% 358 -3.54% 886 340
30 to 39 998 -5.27% 465 +6.45% 938 484
40 to 49 721 +4.31% 465 +10.65% 745 514
50 to 59 734 -0.32% 642 -18.8% 727 529
60 to 69 740 -8.67% 531 -42.02% 676 329
70+ 478 +21.87% 542 +16.5% 588 632

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of White Pine County, Nevada is $63,590.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for White Pine County.

  • Under 25
    $60,721.00
  • 25 to 44
    $75,200.00
  • 45 to 64
    $85,659.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,849.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in White Pine County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in White Pine County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of White Pine County, Nevada is currently $79,173.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.48% of households in White Pine County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of White Pine County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.16%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.15%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.48%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.45%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.67%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.62%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.48%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in White Pine County is $30,626.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of White Pine County by the total population of White Pine County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in White Pine County, Nevada, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in White Pine County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    3.83%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.25%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.68%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.45%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.79%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in White Pine County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of White Pine County over the age of 16 is 7,651.

Of those people, a total of 48.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in White Pine County is 46.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 263 29.70% 12.80%
20 to 24 years 448 58.50% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 778 55.30% 5.10%
30 to 34 years 546 56.20% 2.30%
35 to 44 years 1,528 67.10% 6.40%
45 to 54 years 1,147 62.50% 0.10%
55 to 59 years 716 63.80% 4.80%
60 to 64 years 549 46.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 969 12.30% 9.20%
75 years and over 707 5.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in White Pine County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,179 53.10% 3.20%
Black or African American 658 2.30% 20.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 318 65.70% 10.50%
Asian 62 38.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 94 91.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 340 21.20% 12.50%
Hispanic or Latino 1,156 52.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,447 51.90% 3.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in White Pine County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in White Pine County is 3,549, with median earnings of $48,027.00.

Women in White Pine County, Nevada earning approximately 66.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,549 $48,027.00
Male 1,931 $53,513.00
Female 1,618 $35,395.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 240 $85,956.00
Business and Financial 94 $60,214.00
Computer and Mathematical 69 $93,173.00
Architecture and Engineering 55 $93,090.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 50 $65,278.00
Community and Social Service 18 $7,250.00
Legal 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 161 $23,068.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 203 $93,125.00
Healthcare Support 71 $13,795.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 132 $63,770.00
Food Preparation and Serving 203 $24,583.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 131 $12,446.00
Personal Care and Service 39 $6,050.00
Sales 317 $34,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 522 $33,074.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $8,846.00
Construction and Extraction 396 $68,286.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 299 $53,750.00
Production 164 $49,934.00
Transportation and Material Moving 200 $50,375.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 141 $92,891.00 99 $85,772.00
Business and Financial 50 $51,912.00 44 $60,929.00
Computer and Mathematical 14 $0.00 55 $93,622.00
Architecture and Engineering 47 $93,368.00 8 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $0.00 37 $66,806.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 18 $7,250.00
Legal 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 161 $23,068.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 21 $0.00 182 $98,438.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 71 $13,795.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 132 $63,770.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 140 $27,955.00 63 $22,011.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 74 $3,500.00 57 $22,933.00
Personal Care and Service 10 $0.00 29 $0.00
Sales 161 $49,825.00 156 $18,172.00
Office and Administrative Support 153 $19,046.00 369 $34,119.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 371 $67,821.00 25 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 299 $53,750.00 0 $0.00
Production 74 $49,934.00 90 $51,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 147 $51,063.00 53 $19,708.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,482 households in White Pine County, with an average household size of 2.19 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,104 families in White Pine County with an average family size of 2.73 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,647 135 322 1,378
Average Household Size 2.88 2.3 3.02 1.17
Total Families 1,647 135 322 0
Average Household Size 2.81 2.16 2.54 0

Poverty

Of the 2,104 families in White Pine County, 6.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in White Pine County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,175 housing units in White Pine County, Nevada.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,482 83.40%
Vacant 693 16.60%

20.72% of the total 4,175 housing units in White Pine County are rental units. This is approximately 865 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,524 are occupied by the owner - or 60.46% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in White Pine County is $928.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in White Pine County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    93
  • Less than $500
    84
  • $500 to $999
    419
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    331
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    26
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    5
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in White Pine County is $165,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in White Pine County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    163
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    518
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    392
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    498
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    587
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    308
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    58
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in White Pine County. The chart below shows the number of properties in White Pine County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    739
  • 1940 to 1949
    323
  • 1950 to 1959
    400
  • 1960 to 1969
    448
  • 1970 to 1979
    563
  • 1980 to 1989
    608
  • 1990 to 1999
    503
  • 2000 to 2009
    395
  • 2010 to 2013
    196
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in White Pine County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    88
  • 1 vehicle available
    906
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,100
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,388

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in White Pine County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in White Pine County that commute to work in a particular way.

17.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in White Pine County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    396
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    657
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    600
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    677
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    316
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    36
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    176
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    46
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    130
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    92
  • 90 or more minutes
    75

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for White Pine County, Nevada in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in White Pine County, Nevada

We have data for 12 places in White Pine County, Nevada. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.