Lander County's estimated 2025 population is 5,785 with a growth rate of 0.14% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lander County is the 12th largest county in Nevada. The 2010 population was 5,795 and has seen a growth of -0.17% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lander County includes 82.12% White, 3.19% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,718 | 82.12% |
| Two or more races | 603 | 10.5% |
| Native American | 183 | 3.19% |
| Black or African American | 141 | 2.45% |
| Other race | 69 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lander County's average per capita income is $63,487. Household income levels show a median of $84,474. The poverty rate stands at 11.42%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,078 | - |
| Families | $86,413 | $102,109 |
| Households | $84,474 | $96,037 |
| Non Families | $67,019 | $69,958 |
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