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 $68,577 with a poverty rate of 33.83%. The median age in Amargosa Valley is 47.8 years: 47.5 years for males, and 52.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Amargosa Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,041 | 76.83% |
| Two or more races | 281 | 20.74% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.89% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.74% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.66% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 450 | 3.01 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Married | 218 | 3.25 | 95.9 | 4.1 |
| Non Family | 168 | 2.43 | 78 | 22 |
| Female | 35 | 2.54 | 40 | 60 |
| Male | 29 | 5.03 | 100 | 0 |
3.29
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
85.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 61 | 7.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 58 | 7.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 69 | 8.42% |
| High School Graduate | 374 | 45.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 93 | 11.36% |
| Some College | 164 | 20.02% |
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 | 402 | 382 | 115 |
| 2+ Races | 251 | 251 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 222 | 149 | 0 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Native American | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 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%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,642 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$32,642
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.41% of Amargosa Valley residents speak only English, while 24.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 769 | 307 | 39.92% |
| Hispanic | 360 | 150 | 41.67% |
| Native | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| Other | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100% |
33.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
45.26%
Male Poverty Rate
22.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Amargosa Valley is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Amargosa Valley is White, with 39.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 19.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.31% |
| High School | 20.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.69% |
| Some College | 11.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 22.5% |
| Male Employed | 14.88% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $86,258 |
| Households | $53,333 | $68,577 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $38,897 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
181
Number of Veterans
181
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 112 |
| First Gulf War | 78 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 59 |
| 75+ | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103 | 12.97% |
| 2+ Races | 78 | 31.08% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 6.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
29.9%
Labor Force Participation
29.8%
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
38.67%
Born in Amargosa Valley
84.8%
Native Born
15.2%
Foreign Born
12.55%
Non Citizen
2.66%
Naturalized
84.8% of Amargosa Valley residents were born in the United States, with 38.67% having been born in Nevada. 12.55% 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% |