Nye County, NV — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$55,975
Per Capita Income
$32,336
Poverty Rate
15.5%
SNAP Recipients
15.2%
Gini Index
0.443
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K19.1%
$25K–$50K26.4%
$50K–$75K17.5%
$75K–$100K10.4%
$100K–$150K15.3%
$150K–$200K6.2%
$200K+5.0%
The median household income in Nye County, NV is $55,975 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $32,336. 15.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.443 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).