Nevada Counties by Population (2025)
Top 5 Most Populous Counties
2,364,649
500,106
64,493
57,978
57,622
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.
The most populous county in Nevada is Clark County, home of Las Vegas, with 2,231,647 residents. This represents population growth of 14.29% since the 2010 census. After Clark County is Washoe County (465,735) with the city of Reno, the only other Nevada county with more than 100,000 residents.
Other major counties in Nevada include:
- Lyon County (55,808)
- Carson City (55,414)
- Elko County (52,460)
- Douglas County (48,467)
- Nye County (45,336)
All of these counties experienced positive growth since the census led by Clark County at 14.29%.
Counties with Fewest Residents
All but two counties in Nevada have fewer than 60,000 residents. The least populated county in Nevada is Esmeralda County in the west with a population of 826 and no incorporated towns.
Other small counties in Nevada include:
- Eureka County (2,003)
- Storey County (4,029)
- Mineral County (4,514)
- Lincoln County (5,201)
- Lander County (5,575)
Of these counties, Esmeralda County experienced the most growth at 5.36% while Mineral County experienced the most decline, growing -5.68% since the census.
Counties with Rapid Growth
Clark County experienced the most rapid growth in the state since the census, growing 14.29%.
Other counties that have experienced rapid growth include:
- Washoe County (10.37%)
- Lyon County (7.23%)
- Elko County (6.88%)
- Esmeralda County (5.36%)
The county with the most decline since the census is Mineral County (-5.68%) followed by White Pine County (-5.50%).
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)