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Carlin, NV


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Carlin, Nevada

Carlin, Nevada, in Elko county, is 197 miles S of Nampa, Idaho (center to center) and 318 miles N of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city has a population of 2,161.

The People and Families of Carlin

In Carlin, about 62% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Carlin. Be careful driving in the city, since the city is home to many young children.

You'll notice more men than women in Carlin compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carlin had a median family income of $51,716. Carlin has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in the city than most places.

Carlin Housing

Owners occupy 71% of the housing units in Carlin. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Carlin is relatively low. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?

Commuting

In Carlin, 74% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to Carlin, try the public transportation system.

High Points

Carlin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nevada):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyCarlin Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 8%Carlin Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Carlin Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 15%Carlin Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 15%Carlin People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Carlin, NV

Comparing Carlin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nevada (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men97
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Racial Diversity71
Well-Paid Single Women75
Age of the Population24
Senior Citizens12
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty79
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work32
Short Commute Times31
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built94
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals41
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Rents26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime710
Low Violent Crime45
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