Amargosa Valley, NV Demographics

A map of Amargosa Valley's Population by Race

Amargosa Valley, Nevada has an estimated population of 1,445, a dramatic increase from the 1,064 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.6% Hispanic, 33.1% White, 17.9% Multiracial, 1.8% Asian, 1.2% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Amargosa Valley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Amargosa Valley has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Nevada overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Amargosa Valley, that probability was 59.6% in 2020 and 65.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Amargosa Valley is ranked the 52nd most populous place in Nevada, out of 132 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Amargosa Valley was ranked the 59th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Amargosa Valley's White Population

479 residents of Amargosa Valley, or 33.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Amargosa Valley is considerably lower than in Nevada overall, where 44.8% of the population is White. Amargosa Valley ranks 115th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amargosa Valley's White population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Amargosa Valley's population has decreased from 45.6% to 33.1%.

Amargosa Valley is less White than neighboring Furnace Creek (56.2% White), Beatty (71.1% White), Pahrump (68.9% White), Shoshone (100% White), and Tecopa (75.6% White).

Amargosa Valley's Black Population

18 residents of Amargosa Valley, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Amargosa Valley is lower than in Nevada overall, where 9% of the population is Black. Amargosa Valley ranks 18th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amargosa Valley's Black population has declined by an estimated 55.0%. Black residents' share of Amargosa Valley's population has decreased from 3.8% to 1.2%.

Amargosa Valley is more Black than neighboring Furnace Creek (0% Black), Beatty (0% Black), Shoshone (0% Black), and Tecopa (0% Black). Amargosa Valley is less Black than neighboring Pahrump (2.7% Black).

Amargosa Valley's Asian Population

26 residents of Amargosa Valley, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Amargosa Valley is lower than in Nevada overall, where 8.8% of the population is Asian. Amargosa Valley ranks 80th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amargosa Valley's Asian population has grown by an estimated 271.4%. Asian residents' share of Amargosa Valley's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.8%.

Amargosa Valley is more Asian than neighboring Furnace Creek (0% Asian), Beatty (0% Asian), and Shoshone (0% Asian). Amargosa Valley is less Asian than neighboring Pahrump (2% Asian), and Tecopa (5% Asian).

Amargosa Valley's Hispanic Population

659 residents of Amargosa Valley, or 45.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Amargosa Valley is significantly higher than in Nevada overall, where 29.6% of the population is Hispanic. Amargosa Valley ranks 7th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amargosa Valley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 40.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Amargosa Valley's population has increased from 44.0% to 45.6%.

Amargosa Valley is more Hispanic than neighboring Furnace Creek (27.4% Hispanic), Beatty (19.1% Hispanic), Pahrump (16.9% Hispanic), Shoshone (0% Hispanic), and Tecopa (4% Hispanic).

Amargosa Valley's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Amargosa Valley, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Amargosa Valley is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Amargosa Valley ranks 34th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amargosa Valley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 86.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Amargosa Valley's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.3%.

Amargosa Valley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shoshone (0% Native American/Other). Amargosa Valley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Furnace Creek (13.7% Native American/Other), Beatty (9.8% Native American/Other), Pahrump (1.4% Native American/Other), and Tecopa (13.4% Native American/Other).

Amargosa Valley's Multiracial Population

259 residents of Amargosa Valley, or 17.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Amargosa Valley is considerably higher than in Nevada overall, where 6% of the population is Multiracial. Amargosa Valley ranks 101st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amargosa Valley's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 661.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Amargosa Valley's population has increased from 3.2% to 17.9%.

Amargosa Valley is more Multiracial than neighboring Furnace Creek (2.7% Multiracial), Beatty (0% Multiracial), Pahrump (8% Multiracial), Shoshone (0% Multiracial), and Tecopa (2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.