Pahrump is a CDP located in Nye County Nevada. Pahrump has a 2024 population of 46,089. Pahrump is currently growing at a rate of 1.52% annually and its population has increased by 20.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 38,390 in 2020.
The average household income in Pahrump is $77,725 with a poverty rate of 14.86%. The median age in Pahrump is 53.4 years: 51.9 years for males, and 54.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pahrump was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,867 | 73.93% |
| Two or more races | 5,289 | 11.55% |
| Other race | 3,798 | 8.29% |
| Black or African American | 1,113 | 2.43% |
| Asian | 992 | 2.17% |
| Native American | 478 | 1.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 274 | 0.6% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 18,691 | 2.42 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Married | 9,074 | 2.97 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Non Family | 6,732 | 1.31 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Female | 1,723 | 3.3 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Male | 1,162 | 3.24 | 59 | 41 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
77.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,373 | 9.35% |
| Associates Degree | 3,066 | 8.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,065 | 8.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,458 | 4.04% |
| High School Graduate | 12,474 | 34.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,662 | 4.61% |
| Some College | 10,966 | 30.41% |
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 | 27,008 | 24,229 | 3,506 |
| Hispanic | 4,440 | 2,884 | 359 |
| 2+ Races | 3,308 | 2,406 | 336 |
| Other Race | 2,168 | 1,469 | 154 |
| Black | 983 | 848 | 187 |
| Asian | 850 | 749 | 135 |
| Native American | 478 | 393 | 52 |
| Islander | 207 | 192 | 30 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 92.75%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 19.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,243 | $71,507 | $72,868 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,008 | $94,154 | $68,036 |
| High School Graduate | $38,728 | $44,944 | $34,839 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,123 | $51,149 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,988 | $49,350 | $36,574 |
| Some College | $47,033 | $48,426 | $45,075 |
$45,988
Average Earnings
$49,350
Average Male
$36,574
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.96% of Pahrump residents speak only English, while 12.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31,780 | 4,498 | 14.15% |
| Hispanic | 7,056 | 1,202 | 17.04% |
| Other | 3,561 | 942 | 26.45% |
| Multiple | 5,105 | 687 | 13.46% |
| Asian | 982 | 234 | 23.83% |
| Black | 1,004 | 210 | 20.92% |
| Native | 452 | 23 | 5.09% |
| Islander | 274 | 14 | 5.11% |
14.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.02%
Male Poverty Rate
16.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pahrump is Other, with 26.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pahrump is Native, with 5.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.33% |
| High School | 16.19% |
| Some College | 11.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 24.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.89% |
| Male Employed | 7.65% |
| Female Employed | 6.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,684 | $88,532 |
| Households | $58,560 | $77,725 |
| Married Families | $75,216 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,031 | $53,587 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
6,421
Number of Veterans
5,740
Male Veterans
681
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 3,171 |
| First Gulf War | 1,262 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,019 |
| Korea | 299 |
| World War II | 140 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 2,245 |
| 65 to 74 | 2,008 |
| 35 to 54 | 907 |
| 55 to 64 | 893 |
| 18 to 34 | 368 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,526 | 18.89% |
| 2+ Races | 517 | 13.38% |
| Hispanic | 337 | 6.61% |
| Black | 189 | 18.71% |
| Other Race | 132 | 5.05% |
| Islander | 32 | 11.68% |
| Native American | 25 | 5.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39%
Labor Force Participation
35.1%
Employment Rate
10.1%
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
21.25%
Born in Pahrump
92.18%
Native Born
7.82%
Foreign Born
2.82%
Non Citizen
5%
Naturalized
92.18% of Pahrump residents were born in the United States, with 21.25% having been born in Nevada. 2.82% 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 | 46,089 | 689 | 1.52% |
| 2023 | 45,400 | 689 | 1.54% |
| 2022 | 44,711 | 2,240 | 5.27% |
| 2021 | 42,471 | 4,081 | 10.63% |
| 2020 | 38,390 | 1,092 | 2.93% |
| 2019 | 37,298 | 1,124 | 3.11% |
| 2018 | 36,174 | 362 | 1.01% |
| 2017 | 35,812 | -87 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 35,899 | 997 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 34,902 | -107 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 35,009 | -305 | -0.86% |
| 2013 | 35,314 | -507 | -1.42% |
| 2012 | 35,821 | 5 | 0.01% |
| 2011 | 35,816 | -625 | -1.72% |
| 2010 | 36,441 | 0 | 0% |