Yerington is a city located in Lyon County Nevada. Yerington has a 2024 population of 3,223. It is also the county seat of Lyon County. Yerington is currently growing at a rate of 0.91% annually and its population has increased by 3.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,105 in 2020.
The average household income in Yerington is $58,032 with a poverty rate of 19.82%. The median age in Yerington is 55.3 years: 55.2 years for males, and 56.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Yerington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,203 | 70.88% |
| Other race | 412 | 13.26% |
| Native American | 243 | 7.82% |
| Two or more races | 215 | 6.92% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 1.06% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
White
Other race
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,487 | 2.02 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Non Family | 725 | 1.15 | 66.6 | 33.4 |
| Married | 464 | 2.97 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Male | 152 | 1.71 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Female | 146 | 3.62 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
71.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 208 | 9% |
| Associates Degree | 145 | 6.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 237 | 10.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 148 | 6.4% |
| High School Graduate | 671 | 29.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 131 | 5.67% |
| Some College | 772 | 33.39% |
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 | 1,600 | 1,431 | 229 |
| Hispanic | 555 | 413 | 156 |
| Other Race | 236 | 164 | 49 |
| 2+ Races | 160 | 104 | 12 |
| Native American | 125 | 110 | 0 |
| Black | 33 | 26 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 28.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,368 | $78,368 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,671 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,167 | $0 | $28,373 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,565 | $28,693 | $32,083 |
| Overall | $30,877 | $52,578 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $45,156 | $0 |
$30,877
Average Earnings
$52,578
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.59% of Yerington residents speak only English, while 22.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,968 | 470 | 23.88% |
| Hispanic | 842 | 77 | 9.14% |
| Native | 243 | 55 | 22.63% |
| Other | 400 | 6 | 1.5% |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 100% |
19.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.84%
Male Poverty Rate
27.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Yerington is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Yerington is Other, with 1.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 26.54% |
| High School | 11.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 45.45% |
| Female Employed | 26.98% |
| Male Employed | 5.19% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,075 | $55,913 |
| Households | $41,600 | $58,032 |
| Married Families | $57,153 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,938 | $59,946 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
377
Number of Veterans
365
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 231 |
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| Korea | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 211 |
| 75+ | 108 |
| 55 to 64 | 56 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 352 | 18.18% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 9.3% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 2.73% |
| Native American | 9 | 6.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.9%
Labor Force Participation
39.8%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
47.2%
Born in Yerington
90.73%
Native Born
9.27%
Foreign Born
4.67%
Non Citizen
4.6%
Naturalized
90.73% of Yerington residents were born in the United States, with 47.2% having been born in Nevada. 4.67% 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 | 3,371 | 29 | 0.87% |
| 2028 | 3,342 | 30 | 0.91% |
| 2027 | 3,312 | 30 | 0.91% |
| 2026 | 3,282 | 29 | 0.89% |
| 2025 | 3,253 | 30 | 0.93% |
| 2024 | 3,223 | 29 | 0.91% |
| 2023 | 3,194 | 56 | 1.78% |
| 2022 | 3,138 | -4 | -0.13% |
| 2021 | 3,142 | 37 | 1.19% |
| 2020 | 3,105 | -144 | -4.43% |
| 2019 | 3,249 | 57 | 1.79% |
| 2018 | 3,192 | 61 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 3,131 | 37 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 3,094 | 21 | 0.68% |
| 2015 | 3,073 | 22 | 0.72% |
| 2014 | 3,051 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2013 | 3,050 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 3,050 | -25 | -0.81% |
| 2011 | 3,075 | -42 | -1.35% |
| 2010 | 3,117 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,883 | -488 | -14.48% |