Nevada Counties by Population (2025)
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Top 5 Most Populous Counties
17 Counties
| County | 2025 Pop. ↓ | Area (mi²) | Density | Change (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County | 2,364,649 | 7,892 | 300 | 3.95% |
| Washoe County | 500,106 | 6,316 | 79 | 2.54% |
| Lyon County | 64,493 | 2,003 | 32 | 8.46% |
| Carson City | 57,978 | 145 | 400 | -1.21% |
| Nye County | 57,622 | 18,182 | 3 | 10.89% |
| Elko County | 54,921 | 17,173 | 3 | 2.34% |
| Douglas County | 49,311 | 711 | 69 | -0.43% |
| Churchill County | 25,813 | 4,950 | 5 | 0.94% |
| Humboldt County | 16,816 | 9,641 | 2 | -2.63% |
| White Pine County | 8,074 | 8,887 | 1 | -10.87% |
| Pershing County | 6,192 | 6,037 | 1 | -6.42% |
| Lander County | 5,785 | 5,519 | 1 | 1% |
| Mineral County | 4,510 | 3,751 | 1 | -0.97% |
| Lincoln County | 4,476 | 10,633 | 0.42 | 0.7% |
| Storey County | 4,201 | 264 | 16 | 2.26% |
| Eureka County | 2,025 | 4,176 | 0.48 | 9.34% |
| Esmeralda County | 714 | 3,582 | 0.20 | -2.72% |
Overview of Nevada Counties
There are 17 counties in Nevada.
Clark County is the largest county in the state, with a population of 2,364,649. The most recent census shows that its population has increased by 0.04% since the previous census.
A number of other Nevada counties also boast relatively large populations for their state, though not able to match the density of Clark County:
- Washoe County : 500,106
- Lyon County : 64,493
Nevada Counties with the Fewest Residents
The smallest county in Nevada is Esmeralda County, with a population of just 714. This total represents a decrease of 0.0% since the last census count was performed.
Other small counties include:
- Eureka County : 2,025
- Storey County : 4,201
- Lincoln County : 4,476
Nevada Counties with Rapid Growth
Nye County, with its current population of 57,622, has shown the largest population growth, with an increase of 0.1% since the last census.
Clark County has also had relatively high population growth of 0.04% with 2,364,649 residents.
On the other hand, White Pine County has had the largest decrease in population, with its 8,074 current residents totalling 0.1% less than the previous census.
Sources
- US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
- Census QuickFacts
- Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)