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Storey County

Nevada · 4,010 residents · 263.8 sq mi
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Storey County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,525. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $239,200. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,010
+18%since 2000
from 3,399 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 13 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.5
+13%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Storey County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,525
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,490 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,079
+31%since 2000
from $23,642 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,200
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$686
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+44%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(3,058)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(174)
Asian1%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.6%(532)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(3,532)
Black1%(40)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(228)
Asian1.6%(66)
Other7.6%(305)
Diversity Score34.3%(1,374)
Diversity Score
34
+119%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.6%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.9%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Storey County, Nevada?

Storey County, Nevada has about 4,010 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Storey County, Nevada earns about $61,525 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 $239,200, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Storey County, Nevada?

About 13.9% 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 5.6% 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 1,484 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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