Nevada Counties by Population (2026)
2026 Pop.
200K
400K
600K
800K
1M
1.2M
1.4M
1.6M
1.8M
2M
2.2M
2.4M
Top 5 Most Populous Counties
2,488,043
521,522
65,842
57,992
56,554
17 Counties
| County | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Area (mi²) | Density | Change (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County | 2,488,043 | 7.9K | 315 | 9.32% |
| Washoe County | 521,522 | 6.3K | 83 | 6.93% |
| Lyon County | 65,842 | 2K | 33 | 10.72% |
| Carson City | 57,992 | 145 | 400 | -1.18% |
| Nye County | 56,554 | 18.2K | 3 | 8.82% |
| Elko County | 54,323 | 17.2K | 3 | 1.21% |
| Douglas County | 49,848 | 711 | 70 | 0.64% |
| Churchill County | 26,269 | 5K | 5 | 2.71% |
| Humboldt County | 17,028 | 9.6K | 2 | -1.41% |
| White Pine County | 8,612 | 8.9K | 1 | -4.98% |
| Pershing County | 6,802 | 6K | 1 | 2.75% |
| Lander County | 5,737 | 5.5K | 1 | 0.17% |
| Mineral County | 4,377 | 3.8K | 1 | -3.91% |
| Lincoln County | 4,187 | 10.6K | 0.39 | -5.66% |
| Storey County | 3,994 | 264 | 15 | -2.75% |
| Eureka County | 1,835 | 4.2K | 0.44 | -0.97% |
| Esmeralda County | 710 | 3.6K | 0.20 | -3.53% |
Overview of Nevada Counties
There are 17 counties in Nevada.
Clark County is the largest county in the state, with a population of 2,488,043. The most recent census shows that its population has increased by 0.09% 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 : 521,522
- Lyon County : 65,842
Nevada Counties with the Fewest Residents
The smallest county in Nevada is Esmeralda County , with a population of just 710. This total represents a decrease of 0.0% since the last census count was performed.
Other small counties include:
- Eureka County : 1,835
- Storey County : 3,994
- Lincoln County : 4,187
Nevada Counties with Rapid Growth
Lyon County , with its current population of 65,842, 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 0.09% with 2,488,043 residents.
On the other hand, Lincoln County has had the largest decrease in population, with its 4,187 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)