Lander County Summary

Life in Lander County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lander County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lander County:

  • The population in Lander County is 5,728.

  • The median home value in Lander County is $197,242.

  • The median income in Lander County is $92,388.

  • The median rent in Lander County is $869.

  • The unemployment rate in Lander County is 11.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Lander County is 10.8%.

  • The average high in Lander County is 68.6° and there are 17.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lander County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lander County

Battle Mountain, NV Population 4,187

Kingston, NV Population 142

Austin, NV Population 16

Map Of Lander County

Lander County, NV Weather

  • The average high in Lander County is 68.6°.

  • There are 70.14 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 17.7 inches of rain each year with 11.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:44 hours of sun each day in Lander County.

StatLander County
Mean High68.6
Nice Days70.14
Rainfall17.7
Snowfall11.4
Sunny_hours6:44
68.6°
Average High
17.7
Inches of Rain

Lander County Demographics

Population over time in Lander County

The current population in Lander County is 5,728. The population has increased 1.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 5,729 2.9%
2021 5,565 -1.4%
2020 5,643 -

Gender in Lander County

  • Lander County is 45.7% female with 2,619 female residents.

  • Lander County is 54.3% male with 3,109 male residents.

Female
45.7% (2,619)
Male
54.3% (3,109)
Gender Lander County NV USA
Female 45.7% 49.5% 50.4%
Male 54.3% 50.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lander County

Lander County is:

  • 69.0% White with 3,951 White residents.

  • 0.1% African American with 6 African American residents.

  • 3.0% American Indian with 171 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 23 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 6.1% Two Or More with 348 Two Or More residents.

  • 21.5% Hispanic with 1,229 Hispanic residents.

White
69.0% (3,951)
African American
0.1% (6)
American Indian
3.0% (171)
Asian
0.4% (23)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
6.1% (348)
Hispanic
21.5% (1,229)

Table: Lander County By Race

Race Lander County NV USA
White 69.0% 46.4% 58.9%
African American 0.1% 9.0% 12.1%
American Indian 3.0% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 8.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.6% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 6.1% 4.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 21.5% 29.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Lander County, Nevada

  • 4.8% of households in Lander County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.1% of households in Lander County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Lander County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Lander County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Lander County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 5.2% of households in Lander County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Lander County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 33.0% of households in Lander County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Lander County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Lander County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.8% (274)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.1% (119)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.8% (444)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.3% (474)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.9% (566)
$50,000 to $74,999
5.2% (299)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.7% (782)
$100,000 to $149,999
33.0% (1,889)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.5% (314)
$200,000 or more
9.8% (563)
Income Lander County NV USA
Less than $10,000 4.8% 5.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.1% 3.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.8% 6.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.3% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.9% 11.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 5.2% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.7% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 33.0% 17.5% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.5% 8.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 9.8% 8.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lander County for adults over 25

  • 0.0% of adults in Lander County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Lander County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Lander County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Lander County completed some college.

  • 17.0% of adults in Lander County completed associate's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Lander County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Lander County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Lander County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lander County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (0)
9-12th Grade
9% (515)
High School / GED
35% (2,004)
Some College
25% (1,432)
Associate's Degree
17% (973)
Bachelor's Degree
7% (400)
Master's Degree
3% (171)
Professional Degree
3% (171)
Doctorate Degree
1% (57)
Education Lander County NV USA
< 9th Grade 0% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 35% 28% 26%
Some College 25% 24% 20%
Associate's Degree 17% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 7% 17% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 6% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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