Lander County's estimated 2025 population is 5,785 with a growth rate of 0.14% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lander County is the 12th largest county in Nevada. The 2010 population was 5,795 and has seen a growth of -0.17% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lander County includes 82.12% White, 3.19% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,718 | 82.12% |
| Two or more races | 603 | 10.5% |
| Native American | 183 | 3.19% |
| Black or African American | 141 | 2.45% |
| Other race | 69 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.54% |
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Lander County's average per capita income is $63,487. Household income levels show a median of $84,474. The poverty rate stands at 11.42%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,078 | - |
| Families | $86,413 | $102,109 |
| Households | $84,474 | $96,037 |
| Non Families | $67,019 | $69,958 |
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