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Storey County

Nevada · 4,104 residents · 263.8 sq mi
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Storey County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,000. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $264,000. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,104
+21%since 2000
from 3,399 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
16 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 13 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.2
+22%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Storey County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,490 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,758
+68%since 2000
from $23,642 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
13.0% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+53%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(3,338)
Black0.6%(24)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(340)
Asian1.6%(67)
Other12.4%(507)
Diversity Score46.3%(1,898)
Diversity Score
46
+196%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+36%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 18.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.1%
−17.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.6%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
47.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Storey County, Nevada?

Storey County, Nevada has about 4,104 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Storey County, Nevada earns about $64,000 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 $264,000, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Storey County, Nevada?

About 33.3% 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 9.2% 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 1,578 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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