Owyhee
Census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada
Owyhee is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Elko County, Nevada, with 1,027 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,390 ft (1,643 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mountain City, 14.4 miles SE.
- 1,027residents (2020 Census)
- 5,390 ftelevation · 1,643 m
- 224.4 sq miland area · 581.2 km²
- 5 / sq mipopulation density
- 89832ZIP code
About Owyhee
Owyhee (, Shoshoni: Un Kwahain) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Elko County, Nevada, United States, along the banks of the Owyhee River. As of the 2020 census, Owyhee had a population of 1,027. It is part of the Elko Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is the primary town of the federally recognized Shoshone-Paiute tribe's Duck Valley Indian Reservation, which covers portions of northern Nevada and southern Idaho, and the majority of its population is Native American.
Owyhee, along with the rest of Nevada except for the city of West Wendover, is legally in the Pacific Time Zone. But, along with other Idaho border towns such as Jackpot, Mountain City and Jarbidge, it unofficially observes the Mountain Time Zone as it has closer proximity to and greater connections with towns in southern Idaho.
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Living in Owyhee
- Median household income
- $54,000
- Median home value
- $119,300
- Median rent
- $524/mo
- Median age
- 39
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Owyhee had 1,027 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,027 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5 per sq mi (2 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Owyhee at a glance
| State | Nevada (NV) |
|---|---|
| County | Elko County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,027 (2020) |
| Land area | 224.39 sq mi (581.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,390 ft (1,643 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9301° N, 116.2134° W |
| ZIP code | 89832 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3253600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Owyhee
What county is Owyhee in?
Owyhee is in Elko County, Nevada.
What is the population of Owyhee, NV?
1,027 people lived in Owyhee at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Owyhee, NV?
The ZIP code of Owyhee is 89832.
What is the elevation of Owyhee?
5,390 feet (1,643 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Owyhee?
Mountain City (14.4 mi), Wildhorse (29.1 mi), Jarbidge (40.4 mi), Tuscarora (42.6 mi).
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