Fort McDermitt is a CDP located in Humboldt County Nevada. Fort McDermitt has a 2024 population of 240. Fort McDermitt is currently declining at a rate of -2.83% annually and its population has decreased by -22.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 310 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort McDermitt is $40,672 with a poverty rate of 49.61%. The median age in Fort McDermitt is 54.7 years: 31.5 years for males, and 58.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort McDermitt was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 227 | 89.37% |
| Two or more races | 20 | 7.87% |
| White | 5 | 1.97% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.79% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 123 | 2.07 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Female | 52 | 2.62 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Non Family | 48 | 1.02 | 75 | 25 |
| Married | 20 | 2.8 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 3 | 4.33 | 100 | 0 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
83.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 37 | 21.02% |
| Associates Degree | 17 | 9.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1 | 0.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 3.98% |
| High School Graduate | 75 | 42.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 1.7% |
| Some College | 36 | 20.45% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 168 | 130 | 8 |
| White | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 4.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $13,594 | $0 | $13,594 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,167 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $22,813 | $30,833 | $21,563 |
| Some College | $30,625 | $0 | $28,750 |
$22,813
Average Earnings
$30,833
Average Male
$21,563
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
52.34% of Fort McDermitt residents speak only English, while 47.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 45.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 227 | 104 | 45.81% |
| Multiple | 20 | 18 | 90% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 14 | 77.78% |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| White | 5 | 2 | 40% |
49.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
53.85%
Male Poverty Rate
47.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort McDermitt is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort McDermitt is White, with 40% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 60.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62.5% |
| High School | 52% |
| Some College | 28.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 83.33% |
| Female Employed | 20.45% |
| Male Employed | 16.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $53,185 |
| Households | $20,139 | $40,672 |
| Married Families | $93,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,000 | $18,604 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.1%
Male Marriage Rate
26.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
11
Number of Veterans
11
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 9 | 4.97% |
| White | 2 | 40% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
35.1%
Labor Force Participation
28.9%
Employment Rate
17.6%
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
91.73%
Born in Fort McDermitt
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Fort McDermitt residents were born in the United States, with 91.73% having been born in Nevada. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 240 | -7 | -2.83% |
| 2023 | 247 | -7 | -2.76% |
| 2022 | 254 | -29 | -10.25% |
| 2021 | 283 | -27 | -8.71% |
| 2020 | 310 | -34 | -9.88% |
| 2019 | 344 | 8 | 2.38% |
| 2018 | 336 | -129 | -27.74% |
| 2017 | 465 | -17 | -3.53% |
| 2016 | 482 | -131 | -21.37% |
| 2015 | 613 | 40 | 6.98% |
| 2014 | 573 | 37 | 6.9% |
| 2013 | 536 | 123 | 29.78% |
| 2012 | 413 | 28 | 7.27% |
| 2011 | 385 | 44 | 12.9% |
| 2010 | 341 | 0 | 0% |