Goldfield is a CDP located in Esmeralda County Nevada. Goldfield has a 2024 population of 203. It is also the county seat of Esmeralda County. Goldfield is currently declining at a rate of -1.93% annually and its population has decreased by -13.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 234 in 2020.
The average household income in Goldfield is $84,551 with a poverty rate of 11.71%. The median age in Goldfield is 58.5 years: 65.5 years for males, and 56.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Goldfield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 168 | 79.25% |
| Asian | 19 | 8.96% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 6.6% |
| Native American | 9 | 4.25% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.94% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 105 | 1.95 | 79 | 21 |
| Married | 61 | 2.23 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
| Non Family | 44 | 1.57 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.23
Average Family Size
1.95
Average Household Size
79.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 3.98% |
| Associates Degree | 5 | 2.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 36 | 17.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 36 | 17.91% |
| High School Graduate | 49 | 24.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 6.97% |
| Some College | 53 | 26.37% |
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 | 134 | 113 | 36 |
| Hispanic | 23 | 22 | 17 |
| Asian | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 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 | $105,461 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $70,871 | $70,294 | $71,484 |
| Some College | $33,906 | $0 | $0 |
$70,871
Average Earnings
$70,294
Average Male
$71,484
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.21% of Goldfield residents speak only English, while 11.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 8.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 142 | 11 | 7.75% |
| Multiple | 14 | 8 | 57.14% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 5 | 22.73% |
11.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.24%
Male Poverty Rate
8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Goldfield is Multiple, with 57.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Goldfield is White, with 7.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 46.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 22.81% |
| High School | 17.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.38% |
| Female Employed | 8.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $140,987 | $117,893 |
| Households | - | $84,551 |
| Married Families | $140,987 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $38,327 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.9%
Male Marriage Rate
56.0%
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
35
Number of Veterans
35
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Korea | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 17.72% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 42.86% |
| Black | 1 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
67.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.3%
Labor Force Participation
38.5%
Employment Rate
9.1%
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
8.96%
Born in Goldfield
76.89%
Native Born
23.11%
Foreign Born
3.77%
Non Citizen
19.34%
Naturalized
76.89% of Goldfield residents were born in the United States, with 8.96% having been born in Nevada. 3.77% 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 | 203 | -4 | -1.93% |
| 2023 | 207 | -5 | -2.36% |
| 2022 | 212 | -12 | -5.36% |
| 2021 | 224 | -10 | -4.27% |
| 2020 | 234 | -64 | -21.48% |
| 2019 | 298 | -61 | -16.99% |
| 2018 | 359 | -85 | -19.14% |
| 2017 | 444 | -13 | -2.84% |
| 2016 | 457 | 14 | 3.16% |
| 2015 | 443 | 31 | 7.52% |
| 2014 | 412 | 16 | 4.04% |
| 2013 | 396 | 53 | 15.45% |
| 2012 | 343 | 8 | 2.39% |
| 2011 | 335 | 67 | 25% |
| 2010 | 268 | 0 | 0% |