Winnemucca, NV Demographics

A map of Winnemucca's Population by Race

Winnemucca, Nevada has an estimated population of 8,361, a less than 1% change from the 8,431 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.0% White, 28.9% Hispanic, 3.5% Multiracial, 2.6% Asian, 2.3% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Winnemucca, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Winnemucca is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Winnemucca, that probability was 53.3% in 2020 and 52.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Winnemucca is ranked the 28th 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). Winnemucca was ranked the 28th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Winnemucca's White Population

5,186 residents of Winnemucca, or 62.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Winnemucca is significantly higher than in Nevada overall, where 44.8% of the population is White. Winnemucca ranks 103rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Winnemucca's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Winnemucca's population has increased from 61.3% to 62.0%.

Winnemucca is more White than neighboring Imlay (59.7% White). Winnemucca is less White than neighboring Grass Valley (68.8% White), Golconda (100% White), Paradise Valley (99.2% White), and Orovada (63.8% White).

Winnemucca's Black Population

53 residents of Winnemucca, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Winnemucca is lower than in Nevada overall, where 9% of the population is Black. Winnemucca ranks 50th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Winnemucca's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.9%. Black residents' share of Winnemucca's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Winnemucca is more Black than neighboring Grass Valley (0% Black), Golconda (0% Black), Imlay (0% Black), and Orovada (0% Black). Winnemucca is less Black than neighboring Paradise Valley (0.8% Black).

Winnemucca's Asian Population

215 residents of Winnemucca, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Winnemucca is lower than in Nevada overall, where 8.8% of the population is Asian. Winnemucca ranks 65th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Winnemucca's Asian population has grown by an estimated 121.6%. Asian residents' share of Winnemucca's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.6%.

Winnemucca is more Asian than neighboring Grass Valley (0% Asian), Golconda (0% Asian), Imlay (0% Asian), Paradise Valley (0% Asian), and Orovada (0% Asian).

Winnemucca's Hispanic Population

2,420 residents of Winnemucca, or 28.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Winnemucca is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 29.6% of the population is Hispanic. Winnemucca ranks 18th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Winnemucca's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Winnemucca's population has decreased from 29.8% to 28.9%.

Winnemucca is more Hispanic than neighboring Grass Valley (26.6% Hispanic), Golconda (0% Hispanic), and Paradise Valley (0% Hispanic). Winnemucca is less Hispanic than neighboring Imlay (36.1% Hispanic), and Orovada (36.2% Hispanic).

Winnemucca's Native American/Other Population

194 residents of Winnemucca, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Winnemucca is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Winnemucca ranks 27th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Winnemucca's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Winnemucca's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.3%.

Winnemucca is more Native American/Other than neighboring Golconda (0% Native American/Other), Imlay (0% Native American/Other), Paradise Valley (0% Native American/Other), and Orovada (0% Native American/Other). Winnemucca is less Native American/Other than neighboring Grass Valley (4.6% Native American/Other).

Winnemucca's Multiracial Population

293 residents of Winnemucca, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Winnemucca is slightly lower than in Nevada overall, where 6% of the population is Multiracial. Winnemucca ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Winnemucca's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Winnemucca's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Winnemucca is more Multiracial than neighboring Grass Valley (0% Multiracial), Golconda (0% Multiracial), Paradise Valley (0% Multiracial), and Orovada (0% Multiracial). Winnemucca is less Multiracial than neighboring Imlay (4.2% 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.