Nixon, NV Demographics

A map of Nixon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	211	418	69.2%	90.1%
Hispanic	50	31	16.4%	6.7%
Multiracial	14	7	4.6%	1.5%
Black	13	1	4.3%	0.2%
White	11	7	3.6%	1.5%
Asian	6	0	2.0%	0.0%

Nixon, Nevada has an estimated population of 305, a dramatic decrease from the 464 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.2% Native American/Other, 16.4% Hispanic, 4.6% Multiracial, 4.3% Black, 3.6% White, and 2.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nixon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nixon has become considerably 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 Nixon, that probability was 18.4% in 2020 and 48.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nixon is ranked the 91st 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). Nixon was ranked the 81st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nixon's White Population

11 residents of Nixon, or 3.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nixon is significantly lower than in Nevada overall, where 44.8% of the population is White. Nixon ranks 131st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nixon's White population has grown by an estimated 57.1%. White residents' share of Nixon's population has increased from 1.5% to 3.6%.

Nixon is less White than neighboring Wadsworth (23% White), Sutcliffe (33.7% White), Fernley (66.9% White), Spanish Springs (77.6% White), and Sparks (52.8% White).

Nixon's Black Population

13 residents of Nixon, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Nixon is slightly lower than in Nevada overall, where 9% of the population is Black. Nixon ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nixon's Black population has grown by an estimated 1200.0%. Black residents' share of Nixon's population has increased from 0.2% to 4.3%.

Nixon is more Black than neighboring Wadsworth (0% Black), Sutcliffe (2.5% Black), Fernley (0.8% Black), Spanish Springs (0.2% Black), and Sparks (2.3% Black).

Nixon's Asian Population

6 residents of Nixon, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Nixon is lower than in Nevada overall, where 8.8% of the population is Asian. Nixon ranks 97th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nixon's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 6. Asian residents' share of Nixon's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.0%.

Nixon is more Asian than neighboring Wadsworth (0.7% Asian), Sutcliffe (0% Asian), and Spanish Springs (1% Asian). Nixon is less Asian than neighboring Sparks (6.2% Asian).

Nixon's Hispanic Population

50 residents of Nixon, or 16.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nixon is considerably lower than in Nevada overall, where 29.6% of the population is Hispanic. Nixon ranks 96th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nixon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 61.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Nixon's population has increased from 6.7% to 16.4%.

Nixon is more Hispanic than neighboring Wadsworth (14% Hispanic), Sutcliffe (9.2% Hispanic), and Spanish Springs (13.5% Hispanic). Nixon is less Hispanic than neighboring Fernley (21.6% Hispanic), and Sparks (32.4% Hispanic).

Nixon's Native American/Other Population

211 residents of Nixon, or 69.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Nixon is significantly higher than in Nevada overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Nixon ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nixon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 49.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nixon's population has decreased from 90.1% to 69.2%.

Nixon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wadsworth (60.1% Native American/Other), Sutcliffe (53.2% Native American/Other), Fernley (1.7% Native American/Other), Spanish Springs (2.7% Native American/Other), and Sparks (2.1% Native American/Other).

Nixon's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Nixon, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nixon is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 6% of the population is Multiracial. Nixon ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nixon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Nixon's population has increased from 1.5% to 4.6%.

Nixon is more Multiracial than neighboring Wadsworth (2.1% Multiracial), Sutcliffe (1.4% Multiracial), and Sparks (4.2% Multiracial). Nixon is less Multiracial than neighboring Fernley (7.1% Multiracial), and Spanish Springs (5% 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.