Demographics & People — Smith Valley, Nevada
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,618 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,300 |
| Median Age | 63.3 |
| Total Households | 864 |
| Family Households | 463 |
| Average Household Size | 1.87 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,242 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Asian | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 190 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 560 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 411 |
| American | 216 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 186 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 186 |
| Other groups | 179 |
| Italian | 125 |
| English | 125 |
| Irish | 107 |
| Dutch | 80 |
Language
| English Only | 1,504 |
| Spanish | 44 |
| Population 5+ | 1,555 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 167 |
| Population 18+ | 1,523 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Smith Valley, Nevada.