Winnemucca is a city located in Humboldt County Nevada. Winnemucca has a 2024 population of 8,214. It is also the county seat of Humboldt County. Winnemucca is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually and its population has decreased by -2.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,402 in 2020.
The average household income in Winnemucca is $101,157 with a poverty rate of 12.43%. The median age in Winnemucca is 33.9 years: 34.4 years for males, and 33.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Winnemucca was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,258 | 74.91% |
| Two or more races | 893 | 10.69% |
| Other race | 784 | 9.38% |
| Asian | 183 | 2.19% |
| Native American | 132 | 1.58% |
| Black or African American | 69 | 0.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.42% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,643 | 2.27 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Non Family | 1,679 | 1.15 | 30.7 | 69.3 |
| Married | 1,567 | 3.26 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
| Female | 264 | 3.34 | 53 | 47 |
| Male | 133 | 2.77 | 23.3 | 76.7 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
56.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 499 | 9.19% |
| Associates Degree | 386 | 7.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,306 | 24.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 468 | 8.62% |
| High School Graduate | 1,585 | 29.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 241 | 4.44% |
| Some College | 945 | 17.4% |
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 | 3,720 | 3,505 | 1,476 |
| Hispanic | 1,310 | 855 | 171 |
| 2+ Races | 589 | 464 | 71 |
| Other Race | 554 | 338 | 32 |
| Asian | 114 | 94 | 66 |
| Native American | 79 | 74 | 27 |
| Black | 69 | 32 | 24 |
| Islander | 35 | 35 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $77,545 | $79,199 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,323 | $56,146 | $64,756 |
| High School Graduate | $59,667 | $77,339 | $32,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $81,207 | $0 |
| Overall | $72,593 | $85,803 | $34,100 |
| Some College | $86,863 | $104,455 | $32,585 |
$72,593
Average Earnings
$85,803
Average Male
$34,100
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.85% of Winnemucca residents speak only English, while 14.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,365 | 460 | 8.57% |
| Hispanic | 2,253 | 411 | 18.24% |
| Multiple | 893 | 261 | 29.23% |
| Native | 132 | 85 | 64.39% |
| Other | 784 | 13 | 1.66% |
12.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.5%
Male Poverty Rate
16.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Winnemucca is Native, with 64.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Winnemucca is Other, with 1.66% 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 17.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.64% |
| Some College | 1.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.65% |
| Female Unemployed | 35.83% |
| Female Employed | 9.92% |
| Male Employed | 3.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $110,139 | $114,159 |
| Households | $78,161 | $101,157 |
| Married Families | $122,656 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,787 | $83,820 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.5%
Male Marriage Rate
55.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
532
Number of Veterans
462
Male Veterans
70
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 171 |
| Second Gulf War | 112 |
| First Gulf War | 67 |
| World War II | 34 |
| Korea | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 153 |
| 75+ | 151 |
| 65 to 74 | 91 |
| 18 to 34 | 86 |
| 55 to 64 | 51 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 465 | 10.35% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 3.93% |
| Black | 37 | 53.62% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 4.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.2%
Labor Force Participation
64.2%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
38.99%
Born in Winnemucca
89.32%
Native Born
10.68%
Foreign Born
5%
Non Citizen
5.67%
Naturalized
89.32% of Winnemucca residents were born in the United States, with 38.99% having been born in Nevada. 5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,979 | -47 | -0.59% |
| 2028 | 8,026 | -47 | -0.58% |
| 2027 | 8,073 | -47 | -0.58% |
| 2026 | 8,120 | -47 | -0.58% |
| 2025 | 8,167 | -47 | -0.57% |
| 2024 | 8,214 | -47 | -0.57% |
| 2023 | 8,261 | -138 | -1.64% |
| 2022 | 8,399 | -171 | -2% |
| 2021 | 8,570 | 168 | 2% |
| 2020 | 8,402 | 639 | 8.23% |
| 2019 | 7,763 | 36 | 0.47% |
| 2018 | 7,727 | 12 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 7,715 | -44 | -0.57% |
| 2016 | 7,759 | -63 | -0.81% |
| 2015 | 7,822 | -102 | -1.29% |
| 2014 | 7,924 | -18 | -0.23% |
| 2013 | 7,942 | 192 | 2.48% |
| 2012 | 7,750 | 242 | 3.22% |
| 2011 | 7,508 | 32 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 7,476 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,174 | 1,040 | 16.95% |
| 1990 | 6,134 | 1,994 | 48.16% |
| 1980 | 4,140 | 553 | 15.42% |
| 1970 | 3,587 | 134 | 3.88% |
| 1960 | 3,453 | 606 | 21.29% |
| 1950 | 2,847 | -5,132 | -64.32% |