Gardnerville, NV Demographics

A map of Gardnerville's Population by Race

Gardnerville, Nevada has an estimated population of 5,486, a large decrease from the 6,211 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.2% White, 14.0% Hispanic, 4.6% Asian, 4.5% Native American/Other, 3.6% Multiracial, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gardnerville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gardnerville has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Gardnerville, that probability was 40.3% in 2020 and 43.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gardnerville is ranked the 32nd 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). Gardnerville was ranked the 31st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gardnerville's White Population

4,017 residents of Gardnerville, or 73.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gardnerville is significantly higher than in Nevada overall, where 44.8% of the population is White. Gardnerville ranks 73rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gardnerville's White population has declined by an estimated 14.5%. White residents' share of Gardnerville's population has decreased from 75.6% to 73.2%.

Gardnerville is less White than neighboring East Valley (78.7% White), Minden (85.4% White), Gardnerville Ranchos (75.1% White), Ruhenstroth (75.3% White), and Fish Springs (87.3% White).

Gardnerville's Black Population

0 residents of Gardnerville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gardnerville is lower than in Nevada overall, where 9% of the population is Black. Gardnerville ranks 67th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gardnerville's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Gardnerville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Gardnerville is less Black than neighboring Minden (0.8% Black).

Gardnerville's Asian Population

255 residents of Gardnerville, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gardnerville is slightly lower than in Nevada overall, where 8.8% of the population is Asian. Gardnerville ranks 27th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gardnerville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 59.4%. Asian residents' share of Gardnerville's population has increased from 2.6% to 4.6%.

Gardnerville is more Asian than neighboring Minden (3.8% Asian), Gardnerville Ranchos (0.9% Asian), Ruhenstroth (1% Asian), and Fish Springs (0% Asian). Gardnerville is less Asian than neighboring East Valley (9.5% Asian).

Gardnerville's Hispanic Population

766 residents of Gardnerville, or 14.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gardnerville is significantly lower than in Nevada overall, where 29.6% of the population is Hispanic. Gardnerville ranks 49th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gardnerville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Gardnerville's population has decreased from 15.1% to 14.0%.

Gardnerville is more Hispanic than neighboring East Valley (9.7% Hispanic), Minden (6% Hispanic), Ruhenstroth (13.4% Hispanic), and Fish Springs (8% Hispanic). Gardnerville is less Hispanic than neighboring Gardnerville Ranchos (16.1% Hispanic).

Gardnerville's Native American/Other Population

248 residents of Gardnerville, or 4.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gardnerville is slightly higher than in Nevada overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Gardnerville ranks 64th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gardnerville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 105.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gardnerville's population has increased from 1.9% to 4.5%.

Gardnerville is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Valley (0% Native American/Other), Minden (0.2% Native American/Other), Gardnerville Ranchos (3.5% Native American/Other), Ruhenstroth (0.5% Native American/Other), and Fish Springs (0.9% Native American/Other).

Gardnerville's Multiracial Population

200 residents of Gardnerville, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gardnerville is slightly lower than in Nevada overall, where 6% of the population is Multiracial. Gardnerville ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gardnerville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Gardnerville's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.6%.

Gardnerville is more Multiracial than neighboring East Valley (2% Multiracial). Gardnerville is less Multiracial than neighboring Minden (3.8% Multiracial), Gardnerville Ranchos (4.4% Multiracial), Ruhenstroth (9.8% Multiracial), and Fish Springs (3.8% 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.