Pahrump, NV Demographics

A map of Pahrump's Population by Race

Pahrump, Nevada has an estimated population of 47,347, an increase from the 44,738 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.9% White, 16.9% Hispanic, 8.0% Multiracial, 2.7% Black, 2.0% Asian, and 1.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pahrump, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pahrump 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 Pahrump, that probability was 44.7% in 2020 and 48.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pahrump is ranked the 11th 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). Pahrump was ranked the 12th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pahrump's White Population

32,635 residents of Pahrump, or 68.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pahrump is significantly higher than in Nevada overall, where 44.8% of the population is White. Pahrump ranks 81st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pahrump's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Pahrump's population has decreased from 72.5% to 68.9%.

Pahrump is more White than neighboring Charleston View (0% White), and Indian Springs (45.5% White). Pahrump is less White than neighboring Mount Charleston (73.3% White), Shoshone (100% White), and Tecopa (75.6% White).

Pahrump's Black Population

1,270 residents of Pahrump, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pahrump is lower than in Nevada overall, where 9% of the population is Black. Pahrump ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pahrump's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. Black residents' share of Pahrump's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Pahrump is more Black than neighboring Charleston View (0% Black), Mount Charleston (0.4% Black), Shoshone (0% Black), Tecopa (0% Black), and Indian Springs (0.7% Black).

Pahrump's Asian Population

964 residents of Pahrump, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pahrump is lower than in Nevada overall, where 8.8% of the population is Asian. Pahrump ranks 34th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pahrump's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Pahrump's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Pahrump is more Asian than neighboring Charleston View (0% Asian), Shoshone (0% Asian), and Indian Springs (1.4% Asian). Pahrump is less Asian than neighboring Mount Charleston (6.9% Asian), and Tecopa (5% Asian).

Pahrump's Hispanic Population

8,010 residents of Pahrump, or 16.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pahrump is considerably lower than in Nevada overall, where 29.6% of the population is Hispanic. Pahrump ranks 48th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pahrump's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Pahrump's population has increased from 15.2% to 16.9%.

Pahrump is more Hispanic than neighboring Charleston View (0% Hispanic), Mount Charleston (10.5% Hispanic), Shoshone (0% Hispanic), and Tecopa (4% Hispanic). Pahrump is less Hispanic than neighboring Indian Springs (26.3% Hispanic).

Pahrump's Native American/Other Population

671 residents of Pahrump, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pahrump is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Pahrump ranks 68th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pahrump's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 17.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pahrump's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Pahrump is more Native American/Other than neighboring Charleston View (0% Native American/Other), and Shoshone (0% Native American/Other). Pahrump is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Charleston (2.4% Native American/Other), Tecopa (13.4% Native American/Other), and Indian Springs (1.9% Native American/Other).

Pahrump's Multiracial Population

3,797 residents of Pahrump, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pahrump is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 6% of the population is Multiracial. Pahrump ranks 37th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pahrump's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 59.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Pahrump's population has increased from 5.3% to 8.0%.

Pahrump is more Multiracial than neighboring Charleston View (0% Multiracial), Mount Charleston (6.5% Multiracial), Shoshone (0% Multiracial), and Tecopa (2% Multiracial). Pahrump is less Multiracial than neighboring Indian Springs (24.2% 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.