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Storey County

Nevada · 4,260 residents (2025 est.) · 263.8 sq mi
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#1Highest homeownership rateof 3,14496.1%#111Oldest by median ageof 3,14452.8
The short version

Storey County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,409. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $426,400. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,140
+22%since 2000
from 3,399 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
16 / sq mi
−3%since 2009
from 16 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
52.8
+19%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,260 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Storey County
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.1%(128)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.2%(134)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.6%(191)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.7%(278)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.1%(86)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.1%(541)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.7%(276)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.8%(529)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.5%(601)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7419.1%(792)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411%(456)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.1%(128)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,409
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,490 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,702
+110%since 2000
from $23,642 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
+14%since 2010
from 0.349 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$426,400
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,153
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.1%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
3.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.5%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+18%since 2009
from 3.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
69
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Storey County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(3,058)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(174)
Asian1%(34)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(3,166)
Black2.2%(91)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(530)
Asian1.3%(55)
Other7.2%(298)
Diversity Score
49
+31%since 2009
from 38 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.5%(226)
Puerto Rican1.4%(57)
Spaniard1.2%(48)
Argentine0.5%(22)
Asian origin
Filipino0.9%(39)
Korean0.4%(15)
Thai0%(1)
Ancestry
German17.2%(714)
English12%(496)
Irish11.9%(494)
Scottish6.1%(252)
Italian5.2%(216)
Norwegian4.2%(172)
Welsh3.9%(162)
American2.2%(92)
Russian2.1%(87)
Danish1.9%(77)
Portuguese1.8%(76)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
French1.4%(59)
Finnish1.2%(48)
Czech1.1%(44)
Polish0.8%(35)
Swedish0.8%(33)
Croatian0.6%(23)
Lithuanian0.3%(12)
Turkish0.3%(12)
Ukrainian0.3%(11)
Dutch0.2%(10)
Swiss0.2%(10)
Austrian0.2%(9)
Greek0.2%(9)
Canadian0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.7 min
+88%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 18.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.7%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.7%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2017
from 78.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33.9%(680)
Married48.8%(978)
Widowed0.8%(16)
Divorced16.6%(332)
Women 15+
Never married16.3%(274)
Married48.4%(814)
Widowed17.3%(290)
Divorced18%(303)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Storey County, Nevada?

Storey County, Nevada has about 4,140 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Storey County, Nevada?

The typical household in Storey County, Nevada earns about $93,409 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Storey County, Nevada expensive?

In Storey County, Nevada, the median home is worth about $426,400, and the typical rent is about $1,153 a month.

How educated are people in Storey County, Nevada?

About 31.2% of adults age 25 and over in Storey County, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Storey County, Nevada?

About 7.1% of people in Storey County, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Storey County, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Storey County, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,614 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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