Amargosa Valley is a CDP located in Nye County Nevada. Amargosa Valley has a 2024 population of 1,581. Amargosa Valley is currently growing at a rate of 7.7% annually and its population has increased by 28.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,232 in 2020.
The average household income in Amargosa Valley is $70,340 with a poverty rate of 30.69%. The median age in Amargosa Valley is 34.5 years: 24 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Amargosa Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,041 | 73.93% |
| Two or more races | 313 | 22.23% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 1.07% |
| Native American | 15 | 1.07% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.99% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 440 | 3.18 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Married | 169 | 3.77 | 98.2 | 1.8 |
| Non Family | 150 | 2.32 | 72 | 28 |
| Female | 107 | 3.55 | 34.6 | 65.4 |
| Male | 14 | 2.43 | 100 | 0 |
3.62
Average Family Size
3.18
Average Household Size
73.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 110 | 14.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 60 | 8.11% |
| High School Graduate | 278 | 37.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 87 | 11.76% |
| Some College | 168 | 22.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 369 | 353 | 156 |
| 2+ Races | 249 | 249 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 181 | 110 | 0 |
| Native American | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.04% of Amargosa Valley residents speak only English, while 27.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 475 | 234 | 49.26% |
| White | 672 | 195 | 29.02% |
| Other | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| Native | 15 | 10 | 66.67% |
| Black | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
30.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.35%
Male Poverty Rate
26.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Amargosa Valley is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Amargosa Valley is Black, with 12.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.89% |
| High School | 21.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.29% |
| Some College | 4.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 22.4% |
| Male Employed | 8.49% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,823 | $80,536 |
| Households | $55,573 | $70,340 |
| Married Families | $55,234 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,625 | $50,626 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.6%
Male Marriage Rate
36.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
164
Number of Veterans
164
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 77 |
| First Gulf War | 56 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 64 |
| 75+ | 45 |
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104 | 15.95% |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 24.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
30.5%
Labor Force Participation
30.4%
Employment Rate
0.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
50.28%
Born in Amargosa Valley
87.14%
Native Born
12.86%
Foreign Born
11.86%
Non Citizen
0.99%
Naturalized
87.14% of Amargosa Valley residents were born in the United States, with 50.28% having been born in Nevada. 11.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,581 | 113 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 1,468 | 113 | 8.34% |
| 2022 | 1,355 | -100 | -6.87% |
| 2021 | 1,455 | 223 | 18.1% |
| 2020 | 1,232 | 0 | 0% |