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Population News Articles

Population Density

Historic & Projected Growth

Population by County


POPULATION DENSITY

People per square mile, 2010:   24.6

People per square mile, 2020:  28.3


HISTORIC & PROJECTED GROWTH 1790 TO 2040

Year
Population
1790
0
1800
0
1810
0
1820
0
1830
0
1840
0
1850
0
1860
6,857
1870
42,491
1880
62,266
1890
47,355
1900
42,335
1910
81,875
1920
77,407
1930
91,058
1940
110,247
1950
160,083
1960
285,278
1970
488,738
1980
800,508
1990
1,201,833
2000
1,998,257
2010
2,700,551
2020
3,104,614
2030
*3,591,043
2040
*4,058,371

Sources: Census figures from U.S. Bureau of the Census & *Estimates from Weldon Cooper Center, Demographics Research Group
(The Census Bureau and Weldon Cooper Center have not yet provided updated State projections to reflect 2020 census numbers.)


Population by County

Census 2020 Population
Census 2010 Population
Change from 2020
Percent Change
NEVADA
3,104,614
2,700,551
404,063
14.96%
Churchill County
25516
24,877
639
2.57%
Clark County
2265461
1,951,269
314,192
16.10%
Douglas County
49488
46,997
2,491
5.30%
Elko County
53702
48,818
4,884
10.00%
Esmeralda County
729
783
-54
-6.90%
Eureka County
1855
1,987
-132
-6.64%
Humboldt County
17285
16,528
757
4.58%
Lander County
5734
5,775
-41
-0.71%
Lincoln County
4499
5,345
-846
-15.83%
Lyon County
59235
51,980
7,255
13.96%
Mineral County
4554
4,772
-218
-4.57%
Nye County
51591
43,946
7,645
17.40%
Pershing County
6650
6,753
-103
-1.53%
Storey County
4104
4,010
94
2.34%
Washoe County
486492
421,407
65,085
15.44%
White Pine County
9080
10,030
-950
-9.47%
Carson City
58639
55,274
3,365
6.09%

SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of the Census


Nevada Population News Articles

Nevada GOP Governor Highlights Clean Energy in New Climate Plan – Aug 9, 2024

Report: Undocumented immigrants in Nevada paid $500 million in taxes in 2022 – Aug 5, 2024

Water Authority addresses homeowner concerns of outgrowing water resources amid construction, population boom – July 30, 2024

42.7% of Nevada Rivers Are Too Polluted for Swimming – Jul 19, 2024

This town outside of Las Vegas is the fastest growing city in Nevada – July 19, 2024

Despite some progress, Nevada workers still aren’t protected from extreme heat – July 11, 202

Nevada Supreme Court ruling could spell change for water management in the Silver State – Feb 1, 2024

Efforts to reduce greenhouse gases questioned a year after state’s climate strategy taken offline – Jan 26, 2024

3 rare species found in NV may warrant endangered species protections, say feds – Jan 24, 2024

Feds advance four solar projects in Nevada, and more in surrounding states – Jan 18, 2024

Surge at the Southern border: What resources Nevada has for immigrants – Jan 18, 2024

Nevada’s Emission Control Efforts: Smog Checks, Wildfires, and Air Quality – Jan 15, 2024

Travel guide’s warning to avoid Lake Tahoe could lead to managing tourist crowds | OUT WEST ROUNDUP – August 20, 2023

Nearly half the states now allow in-state tuition for immigrant students – August 19, 2023

Nevada tops national list of ‘ambulance deserts’, fire and EMS officials explain response – August 15, 2023

Three Nevada Cities Have The Dirtiest Air In The Whole Country – August 1, 2023

Nevada Keeps Getting New Residents, From Exactly Where You Expect – July 26, 2023

NEVADA RESIDENTS—AND PROGRAMS—PUSH FOR CLEANER TRANSPORTATION AND AIR – July 20, 2023

Record breaking heat wave pushes Nevada’s power grid to its limits – September 7, 2022

Sparks’ growing pains emerge as key theme in mayoral, city council races – September 7, 2022

Nevada officials want drought details from feds – August 22, 2022

Southern Nevada has 8 years of water reserves as state faces water cuts from Colorado River – August 20, 2022

UNLV research predicts Southern Nevada’s population will grow to 3.4 million residents by 2060 – August 16, 2022

Dayton residents asked to voice traffic concerns – May 21, 2022

CLIMATE CHANGE CONTINUES TO IMPACT LAKE MEAD AND THE COLORADO RIVER – May 19, 2022

Nevada suffering downtrend in wildlife populations due to drought conditions – May 19, 2022

Nevada Passes a Grass Ban on Non-Functional Turf, Takes Effect in 2027 – May 9, 2022

‘More with less’: Las Vegas water officials meet water demand for growing population amid drought, conservation measures – May 6, 2022

Nevada tops list for best solar economy in U.S. – Jan 24, 2022

Water concerns may translate into new growth controls – October 5, 2021

In fast-growing Southern Nevada, political boundary revisions underway – September 28, 2021

Wildfire smoke covers Las Vegas valley, increases risk of contracting coronavirus – August 8, 2021

Las Vegas Population Forecast to Increase More Than 40 Percent – July 25, 2021

This Is The Fastest Growing City In Nevada – July 25, 2021

NVSAA Report Highlights Reno’s Rising Rents and Intense Demand for Housing – July 21, 2021

Extended allergy season in Northern Nevada due to climate change, says Carson City Public Health Officer – April 28, 2021

American Lung Association study: Nevada’s air quality is unhealthy – April 21, 2021

Northern Nevada builders struggle to keep pace with skyrocketing demand for new housing – April 20, 2021

Western U.S. may be entering its most severe drought in modern history – April 12, 2021

BLM approves Thacker Pass Lithium mine near Winnemucca, Nevada – January 15, 2021

Scientists keep watch on climate and weather as drought grips Nevada – January 14, 2021

Nevada homeless population numbered 7,169 last year, study finds – January 7, 2021

$1 million in grants going to reduce water pollution in Nevada – January 5, 2021

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