Nevada · PUMA · 2024 ACS PUMS
Rural Nevada
A Census profile of the Rural Nevada Public Use Microdata Area in Nevada, from the 2024 American Community Survey. It is home to 185,547 people, with a median household income of $73,910 and a median age of 41.7.
How Rural Nevada compares to Nevada
- Median household income here is $73,910, $7,310 below the Nevada figure of $81,220.
- The bachelor's-degree rate here is 13.4%, 15.2% below the Nevada figure of 28.6%.
- Homeownership here is 76.4%, 16.4% above the Nevada figure of 60.0%.
- The poverty rate here is 11.5%, 0.3% below the Nevada figure of 11.8%.
Rural Nevada vs. Nevada vs. the U.S.
Every figure is a weighted estimate from the 2024 ACS PUMS. The NV and U.S. columns are the state and population-weighted national averages, for comparison.
| Economic | This PUMA | NV | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,910 | $81,220 | |
| Mean wage (workers) | $55,935 | $60,348 | |
| Poverty rate | 11.5% | 11.8% | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | 6.2% |
| Education | This PUMA | NV | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.4% | 28.6% |
| Health | This PUMA | NV | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured | 12.0% | 11.7% | |
| Private insurance | 58.5% | 63.6% | |
| Public insurance | 42.6% | 36.1% | |
| With a disability | 19.8% | 14.8% |
| Commute | This PUMA | NV | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean commute time | 28 min | 26 min | |
| Drove to work | 82.8% | 81.8% | |
| Public transit to work | 6.9% | 2.5% | |
| Worked from home | 6.4% | 11.3% |
| Housing | This PUMA | NV | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $300,000 | $450,000 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,190 | $1,708 | |
| Rent as % of income | 26.0% | 34.0% | |
| Homeownership rate | 76.4% | 60.0% | |
| Median bedrooms | 3 | 3 | |
| Median rooms | 5 | 5 | |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1990 | |
| Vehicles per household | 2.2 | 1.8 | |
| No vehicle | 4.4% | 6.6% | |
| Single-family detached | 57.0% | 62.4% | |
| Broadband internet | 94.6% | 95.7% |
| Demographics | This PUMA | NV | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 185,547 | 3,267,467 | |
| Average age | 41.7 | 40.0 | |
| Married (15+) | 45.6% | 44.9% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.3% | 30.6% | |
| Black | 2.4% | 9.1% | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 9.3% |
Rural Nevada — FAQ
What is the population of the Rural Nevada PUMA?+
The Rural Nevada PUMA in Nevada has a population of 185,547, per the 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) PUMS.
What is the median household income in Rural Nevada, NV?+
Median household income in the Rural Nevada PUMA is $73,910, compared with $81,220 across Nevada and $83,310 nationally.
What is a PUMA?+
A PUMA (Public Use Microdata Area) is a U.S. Census geography of roughly 100,000 or more people — the most detailed level at which ACS PUMS microdata is released. Nevada contains 20 PUMAs.
Where does this Rural Nevada data come from?+
These figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample — a de-identified, weighted sample of individual records. PUMSdata is an independent product and is not affiliated with the Census Bureau.