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How Esmeralda County voted for president
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Esmeralda County at a glance.
Esmeralda County had an estimated 720 residents in July 2024, the least populous of Nevada's 17 counties, down 1.5% since the 2020 census. Of those, 634 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 31.1% are 65 or older. It covers 3,582 square miles of land (0.2 people per square mile).
The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 55.0, a median household income of $41,715, 21.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 60.8% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them. In 2024, 461 votes were cast for president, about 72.7% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 15.8% and the Republican ticket 81.6%. The two-party margin moved from R+46.6 in 2008 to R+65.8 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 720
- Population (2020 census base)
- 731
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 634
- Residents 65 and older
- 31.1%
- People per square mile
- 0.2
- Land area
- 3,582 sq mi
- Median age
- 55.0
- Median household income
- $41,715
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 21.1%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 60.8%
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15.8% | 81.6% | R+65.8 | 461 |
| 2020 | 15.2% | 82.1% | R+66.9 | 487 |
| 2016 | 15.4% | 77.8% | R+62.4 | 423 |
| 2012 | 21.1% | 72.9% | R+51.8 | 435 |
| 2008 | 24.4% | 71.0% | R+46.6 | 427 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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