Storey County, Nevada
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Congressional district | 2nd |
Website | storeycounty |
Storey County is a
History
Storey County was created in 1861 and named for Captain
The county population collapsed after the Comstock Lode was fully mined and hit a minimum of 568 in the
On September 3, 1999, Kevin Baugh declared his backyard to be independent from the United States, proclaiming the Republic of Molossia.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 264 square miles (680 km2), of which 263 square miles (680 km2) are land and 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km2) (0.3%) is covered by water.[5]
Major highways
Adjacent counties and city
- Washoe County – north
- Lyon County – southeast
- Carson City – southwest
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1870 | 11,359 | — | |
1880 | 16,115 | 41.9% | |
1890 | 8,806 | −45.4% | |
1900 | 3,673 | −58.3% | |
1910 | 3,045 | −17.1% | |
1920 | 1,469 | −51.8% | |
1930 | 667 | −54.6% | |
1940 | 1,216 | 82.3% | |
1950 | 671 | −44.8% | |
1960 | 568 | −15.4% | |
1970 | 695 | 22.4% | |
1980 | 1,503 | 116.3% | |
1990 | 2,526 | 68.1% | |
2000 | 3,399 | 34.6% | |
2010 | 4,010 | 18.0% | |
2020 | 4,104 | 2.3% | |
2023 (est.) | 4,177 | [6] | 1.8% |
U.S. Decennial Census[7] 1790–1960[8] 1900–1990[9] 1990–2000[10] 2010–2018[1] |
2000 census
At the
In the county, the population was distributed as 19.7% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 35.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% 65 or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.1 males.
The median income for a household was $45,490 and for a family was $57,095. Males had a median income of $40,123 versus $26,417 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,642; 5.8% of the population and 2.5% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 4.2% were under the age of 18 and 4.8% were 65 or older.
2010 census
At the
Of the 1,742 households, 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 34.5% were non-families, and 26.0% of households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.76. The median age was 50.5 years.[12]
The median household income was $61,525 and the median family income was $65,121. Males had a median income of $53,936 versus $34,208 for females. The per capita income for the county was $31,079. About 0.4% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the
Communities
No incorporated communities are in Storey County.
- Clark
- Gold Hill
- Lockwood
- Virginia City (county seat; a census-designated place)
- Virginia City Highlands
Economy
Technology, manufacturing and logistics are the main sectors.
Storey County has legal prostitution, which provided a significant portion of the tax base. The county is also trying to lure high-technology businesses.[20]
In May 2018, U.S. Treasury Secretary
Politics
Storey County leans towards the Republican Party, with it voting for every Republican since 1980, with the exception being in 1992, when it voted for Independent Ross Perot.
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
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No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
2020 | 1,908 | 66.32% | 902 | 31.35% | 67 | 2.33% |
2016 | 1,616 | 63.17% | 752 | 29.40% | 190 | 7.43% |
2012 | 1,321 | 57.09% | 920 | 39.76% | 73 | 3.15% |
2008 | 1,247 | 51.57% | 1,102 | 45.57% | 69 | 2.85% |
2004 | 1,253 | 57.80% | 871 | 40.18% | 44 | 2.03% |
2000 | 1,014 | 56.40% | 666 | 37.04% | 118 | 6.56% |
1996 | 705 | 42.60% | 614 | 37.10% | 336 | 20.30% |
1992 | 458 | 30.15% | 488 | 32.13% | 573 | 37.72% |
1988 | 651 | 56.36% | 432 | 37.40% | 72 | 6.23% |
1984 | 570 | 66.74% | 252 | 29.51% | 32 | 3.75% |
1980 | 460 | 58.75% | 222 | 28.35% | 101 | 12.90% |
1976 | 274 | 43.08% | 310 | 48.74% | 52 | 8.18% |
1972 | 508 | 69.21% | 226 | 30.79% | 0 | 0.00% |
1968 | 222 | 50.00% | 172 | 38.74% | 50 | 11.26% |
1964 | 172 | 39.72% | 261 | 60.28% | 0 | 0.00% |
1960 | 203 | 54.86% | 167 | 45.14% | 0 | 0.00% |
1956 | 226 | 60.11% | 150 | 39.89% | 0 | 0.00% |
1952 | 206 | 58.03% | 149 | 41.97% | 0 | 0.00% |
1948 | 187 | 48.20% | 184 | 47.42% | 17 | 4.38% |
1944 | 163 | 48.51% | 173 | 51.49% | 0 | 0.00% |
1940 | 224 | 36.96% | 382 | 63.04% | 0 | 0.00% |
1936 | 139 | 26.18% | 392 | 73.82% | 0 | 0.00% |
1932 | 124 | 33.42% | 247 | 66.58% | 0 | 0.00% |
1928 | 185 | 40.57% | 271 | 59.43% | 0 | 0.00% |
1924 | 283 | 37.19% | 209 | 27.46% | 269 | 35.35% |
1920 | 324 | 52.51% | 272 | 44.08% | 21 | 3.40% |
1916 | 403 | 45.80% | 463 | 52.61% | 14 | 1.59% |
1912 | 166 | 19.30% | 400 | 46.51% | 294 | 34.19% |
1908 | 447 | 48.85% | 402 | 43.93% | 66 | 7.21% |
1904 | 627 | 61.47% | 322 | 31.57% | 71 | 6.96% |
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Storey County, Nevada
- Republic of Molossia – a micronation in southern Storey County
- List of Nevada brothels – Storey County
References
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