Pahrump

Welcome to Pahrump

Pahrump, Nevada, is easy to reach and hard to forget. It’s an hour west of Las Vegas, a city so famous it needs no introduction, and an hour east of Death Valley National Park, a place known for extremes. Pahrump truly is the heart of the desert and the perfect place to enjoy the best of southern Nevada. The town of Pahrump is an unincorporated town and the population center of Nye County, located at the southernmost tip of the county. Pahrump is approximately 60 miles west of Las Vegas.

As one of the fastest-growing communities in the west, the new urban features of Pahrump are clearly visible, including four casinos, first-class amenity RV spaces, wine tasting rooms at two local wineries, and a luxury high-performance driving race track. Pahrump is home to 50% of the wineries located in Nevada, with the Sanders Family Winery and the Pahrump Valley Winery.

Front Sight Firearms Training Institute, one of the world’s leading firearms and training institutes, is also located in Pahrump. The Southern Paiute Indians, who were the first to occupy the area centuries ago, originally named Pahrump “Pah-Rimpi” or “Water Rock” due to the abundant artesian wells throughout the valley.

Pahrump was populated by the American settlers beginning in the late 19th century in the form of large ranch-style settlements, where ranchers grew cotton, alfalfa, and raised livestock. Interest in Pahrump increased during the 1960s, with the beginning of large-scale land developments and the introduction of telephone lines and a paved road into the Valley from Las Vegas.

As of March 31, 2014, the Nye County Planning Department has estimated the population in Pahrump to be 38,591. According to the 2010 Census, the median age of the population is 49.7 years, with 82.8% (30,256) age 16and older and 25.4% (9,260) age 65 and older. Total housing in Pahrump is 17,145, with 86.3% of the total being occupied and 13.7% being vacant. More homes are occupied by their owners than the average national occupancy rate. 65.3% of the homes in Pahrump are owner-occupied, while 21% are renter-occupied.

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Overview for Pahrump, NV

46,091 people live in Pahrump, where the median age is 52.5 and the average individual income is $32,401.62. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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52.5 years

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$32,401.62

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Around Pahrump, NV

There's plenty to do around Pahrump, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Bash N Jas's Tacos, Nevada Treasure RV Resort, and Horizon Market 2.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Bash N Jas's Tacos page on Yelp Search 4060 N Blagg Rd on Google Maps	Dining	3.68 miles	1 review	5/5 stars
Visit the Nevada Treasure RV Resort page on Yelp Search 301 W Leslie St on Google Maps	Dining · $$	1.6 miles	78 reviews	3.2/5 stars
Visit the Horizon Market 2 page on Yelp Search 2030 W Bell Vista Ave on Google Maps	Dining · $$	4.58 miles	16 reviews	2.6/5 stars
Visit the Horizon Market 4 page on Yelp Search 4060 N Blagg Rd on Google Maps	Dining	3.68 miles	6 reviews	2.5/5 stars
Visit the Nature Health Farms page on Yelp Search 351 W Bunarch Rd on Google Maps	Active	4.29 miles	33 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Nye County Sxs page on Yelp	Active	4.73 miles	1 review	5/5 stars
Visit the Tumbleweed Tavern page on Yelp Search 3100 N Leslie on Google Maps	Nightlife	4.58 miles	7 reviews	3.6/5 stars
Visit the Krissy artistry page on Yelp Search 7161 Pahrump Valley Hwy on Google Maps	Beauty	0.25 miles	25 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Pahrump, NV

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Pahrump has 18,788 households, with an average household size of 7.16. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Pahrump do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 46,091 people call Pahrump home. The population density is 192.469 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.