Nye County, Nevada

The median household income in Nye County, Nevada is $55,975, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Nye County is $32,336, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $55,975.

Nye County's median household income of $55,975 is lower than the Nevada state average of $75,206. The per capita income is $32,336, compared to the state average of $37,257.

The per capita income in Nye County, Nevada is $32,336, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Nye County's median household income of $55,975 is below the Nevada average of $75,206. The per capita income of $32,336 is also lower than the state average of $37,257. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Nye County ranks #15 out of 16 counties in Nevada by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $55,975 and per capita income of $32,336, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide.