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Storey County

Nevada · 3,399 residents · 263.8 sq mi
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Storey County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,490. Population has grown 35% since 1990. Median home value is $122,400. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,399
+35%since 1990
from 2,526 in 1990
1990 – 2025
13 / sq mi
+35%since 1990
from 10 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.5
+19%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Storey County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,490
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,457 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,642
+51%since 1990
from $15,623 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.8%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$122,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $100,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$513
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $441 in 1990
US average: $602
79.8%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
20.2% rent
2.7
−13%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95%(2,400)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(131)
Asian1.5%(37)
Diversity Score22.6%(570)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(3,058)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(174)
Asian1%(34)
Diversity Score15.6%(532)
16
−31%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.0%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.7%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 84.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
−24%since 1990
from 27.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Storey County, Nevada?

Storey County, Nevada has about 3,399 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Storey County, Nevada earns about $45,490 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 $122,400, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Storey County, Nevada?

About 18.0% 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 5.8% 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 873 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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