What is the population of Gardnerville, Nevada?

Gardnerville has a population of approximately 5,486 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Gardnerville, Nevada located?

Gardnerville is located in Nevada, United States, at approximate coordinates 38.9390°, -119.7369°.

What is the median household income in Gardnerville?

The median household income in Gardnerville is approximately $62,267 based on the most recent open data.

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Gardnerville

Total population

5,486

Median home value

$487,300

27%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$62,267

Gardnerville$62k

National$74k

Elevation1454 m

Weather85°F · Sunny

Coordinates38.94°, -119.74°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Gardnerville is an unincorporated town in Douglas County, Nevada, United States, adjacent to the county seat of Minden. The population was 6,211 at the 2020 census.

History & geography

History

The community was named after John Gardner, a local cattleman. It was a sundown town; a siren would be blown at 6 p.m. daily alerting Native Americans to leave town by sundown. The practice was ended in 2023 by SB 391 passed before the Nevada Legislature and signed into law by the governor. The area claimed that the nightly siren was a tribute to first responders.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the census-designated place (CDP) of Gardnerville has a total area of , all of it land. The area has a Köppen climate classification of Csb, which is a dry-summer subtropical climate often referred to as "Mediterranean".

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Demographics & economy

Median age

55.7

Median home value

$487,300

Housing units

2,910

Poverty rate

14.4%

Unemployment

2.2%

Race & ethnicity

White

74.9%

Black

Asian

4.6%

Hispanic

14%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

38.9390

Longitude

-119.7369

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Today

85°F

Sunny

Tonight

52°F

Partly Cloudy

Friday

79°F

Mostly Sunny

Friday Night

46°F

Mostly Clear

Saturday

79°F

Mostly Sunny

Saturday Night

47°F

Partly Cloudy

Forecast for Gardnerville, NV from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

28.2%

Diabetes

8.7%

Adult obesity

28.5%

Binge drinking

17.6%

Adult smoking

13.8%

No leisure activity

20.6%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Douglas High School
High · Minden · 1,643 students · 20.3:1 ratio
Carson Valley Middle School
Middle · Gardnerville · 593 students · 22:1 ratio
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
Middle · Gardnerville · 481 students · 20:1 ratio
C. C. Meneley Elementary School
Elementary · Gardnerville · 413 students · 17.2:1 ratio
Minden Elementary School
Elementary · Minden · 380 students · 22.4:1 ratio
Gardnerville Elementary School
Elementary · Gardnerville · 374 students · 17:1 ratio
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
Elementary · Gardnerville · 368 students · 18.4:1 ratio
Pinon Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Minden · 280 students · 14.7:1 ratio