Esmeralda County, NV

County

Cities in Esmeralda County

Neighborhoods in Esmeralda County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Esmeralda

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

21.2%

Households with Children

21.9%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.7%
School Age (5-17): 10.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 8.7%
Working Age (35-54): 28.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 25.3%
Seniors (65+): 24.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 16.8%
High School / GED: 34.3%
Some College or Associate's: 27.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 21.9%
Single Parents: 0.0%
Couples & Adults: 38.4%
Living Alone: 39.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 31.5%
Asian: 1.2%
Black or African American: 0.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.4%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 59.9%
Puerto Rican: 32.4%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 7.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 37.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 63.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 20.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 61.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 12.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 74.7%
Spanish: 22.8%
European & Indo-European: 1.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.2%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.5%
Elementary (1-4): 4.3%
Middle School (5-8): 1.3%
High School (9-12): 0.0%
College / Graduate: 0.0%
Not Enrolled: 91.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources