Storey County, Nevada
Encyclopedia
Storey County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Nevada
. As of the 2000 census, the population was 3,399, which was estimated to have risen to 4,110 in 2006. Its county seat
is Virginia City
.
Storey County is part of the Reno
–Sparks
Metropolitan Statistical Area
.
, who was killed in 1860 in the Pyramid Lake War. It was the most populous county in Nevada when it was created in 1861. Virginia City
has always been its county seat. It was originally to be named McClellan County after General McClellan
who later ran against Lincoln for President and lost. Today, Storey County is noted for its legal prostitution. In the 2006 election
, Storey became the only county to vote in support of Question 7, a statewide ballot initiative to tax and regulate marijuana like alcohol, sponsored by the Marijuana Policy Project
.
, the county has a total area of 264 square miles (683.8 km²), the smallest county in Nevada, of which 263 square miles (681.2 km²) is land and 0 square mile (0 km²) (0.13%) is water.
of 2000, there were 3,399 people, 1,462 households, and 969 families residing in the county. The population density
was 13 people per square mile (5/km²). There were 1,596 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 93.00% White
, 0.29% Black
or African American
, 1.44% Native American
, 1.00% Asian
, 0.15% Pacific Islander
, 1.68% from other races
, and 2.44% from two or more races. 5.12% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 1,462 households out of which 21.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.60% were married couples
living together, 7.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.70% were non-families. 25.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.74.
In the county, the population was spread out with 19.70% under the age of 18, 4.70% from 18 to 24, 26.80% from 25 to 44, 35.70% from 45 to 64, and 13.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 107.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,490, and the median income 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. 5.80% of the population and 2.50% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 4.20% are under the age of 18 and 4.80% are 65 or older.
U.S. state
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of Nevada
Nevada
Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its...
. As of the 2000 census, the population was 3,399, which was estimated to have risen to 4,110 in 2006. Its county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Virginia City
Virginia City, Nevada
Virginia City is a census-designated place that is the county seat of Storey County, Nevada. It is part of the Reno–Sparks Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 855 at the 2010 Census.- History :...
.
Storey County is part of the Reno
Reno, Nevada
Reno is the county seat of Washoe County, Nevada, United States. The city has a population of about 220,500 and is the most populous Nevada city outside of the Las Vegas metropolitan area...
–Sparks
Sparks, Nevada
Sparks is a city in Washoe County, Nevada, United States, located east of Reno, Nevada. The 2010 U.S. Census Bureau population count was 90,264. Sparks is often referred to as half of a twin city .-Geography and Climate:...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Reno-Sparks metropolitan area
The Reno–Sparks Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in western Nevada, anchored by the cities of Reno and Sparks...
.
History
Storey County was created in 1861 and named for Captain Edward Farris StoreyEdward Farris Storey
Edward Farris Storey was a Nevada settler who was killed during the Paiute War. Storey County, Nevada was named in his honor....
, who was killed in 1860 in the Pyramid Lake War. It was the most populous county in Nevada when it was created in 1861. Virginia City
Virginia City, Nevada
Virginia City is a census-designated place that is the county seat of Storey County, Nevada. It is part of the Reno–Sparks Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 855 at the 2010 Census.- History :...
has always been its county seat. It was originally to be named McClellan County after General McClellan
George B. McClellan
George Brinton McClellan was a major general during the American Civil War. He organized the famous Army of the Potomac and served briefly as the general-in-chief of the Union Army. Early in the war, McClellan played an important role in raising a well-trained and organized army for the Union...
who later ran against Lincoln for President and lost. Today, Storey County is noted for its legal prostitution. In the 2006 election
United States general elections, 2006
The 2006 United States midterm elections were held on Tuesday, November 7, 2006. All United States House of Representatives seats and one third of the United States Senate seats were contested in this election, as well as 36 state governorships, many state legislatures, four territorial...
, Storey became the only county to vote in support of Question 7, a statewide ballot initiative to tax and regulate marijuana like alcohol, sponsored by the Marijuana Policy Project
Marijuana Policy Project
The Marijuana Policy Project, or MPP, is the largest organization working solely on marijuana policy reform in the United States in terms of its budget, number of members, and staff...
.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the county has a total area of 264 square miles (683.8 km²), the smallest county in Nevada, of which 263 square miles (681.2 km²) is land and 0 square mile (0 km²) (0.13%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Washoe County, NevadaWashoe County, NevadaWashoe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. The population was 421,407 at the 2010 census. Its county seat is Reno. Washoe County includes the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area.-History:...
- north, west - Lyon County, NevadaLyon County, NevadaLyon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2010 census, the population was 51,980. Its county seat is Yerington.-History:...
- south, east - Carson City, NevadaCarson City, NevadaThe Consolidated Municipality of Carson City is the capital of the state of Nevada. The words Consolidated Municipality refer to a series of changes in 1969 which abolished Ormsby County and merged all the settlements contained within its borders into Carson City. Since that time Carson City has...
- very small border to the southwest
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,399 people, 1,462 households, and 969 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 13 people per square mile (5/km²). There were 1,596 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 93.00% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.29% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.44% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.00% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.15% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.68% from other races
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, and 2.44% from two or more races. 5.12% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 1,462 households out of which 21.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.60% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 7.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.70% were non-families. 25.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.74.
In the county, the population was spread out with 19.70% under the age of 18, 4.70% from 18 to 24, 26.80% from 25 to 44, 35.70% from 45 to 64, and 13.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 107.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,490, and the median income for a family was $57,095. Males had a median income of $40,123 versus $26,417 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the county was $23,642. 5.80% of the population and 2.50% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 4.20% are under the age of 18 and 4.80% are 65 or older.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Storey County, Nevada