Pershing County, Nevada
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Pershing County | |
Pershing County Courthouse
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Location in the U.S. state of Nevada |
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Founded | 1919 |
Named for | John J. Pershing |
Seat | Lovelock |
Largest city | Lovelock |
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• Total | 6,067 sq mi (15,713 km2) |
• Land | 6,037 sq mi (15,636 km2) |
• Water | 31 sq mi (80 km2), 0.5% |
Population | |
• (2010) | 6,753 |
• Density | 1.1/sq mi (0/km²) |
Congressional district | 2nd |
Time zone | Pacific: UTC-8/-7 |
Website | pershingcounty |
Pershing County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,753.[1] Its county seat is Lovelock.[2] The county was named after army general John J. Pershing (1860–1948). It was formed from Humboldt County in 1919, and the last county to be established in Nevada. The Black Rock Desert, location for the annual Burning Man festival, is partially located in the county.
The county is listed as Nevada Historical Marker 17. The marker is located at the courthouse in Lovelock.[3]
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 6,067 square miles (15,710 km2), of which 6,037 square miles (15,640 km2) is land and 31 square miles (80 km2) (0.5%) is water.[4] The tallest and most topographically prominent mountain in Pershing County is Star Peak at 9,840 ft (3,000 m).
Major highways
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Adjacent counties
- Washoe County - west
- Humboldt County - north
- Lander County - east
- Churchill County - south
National protected area
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1920 | 2,803 | — | |
1930 | 2,652 | −5.4% | |
1940 | 2,713 | 2.3% | |
1950 | 3,103 | 14.4% | |
1960 | 3,199 | 3.1% | |
1970 | 2,670 | −16.5% | |
1980 | 3,408 | 27.6% | |
1990 | 4,336 | 27.2% | |
2000 | 6,693 | 54.4% | |
2010 | 6,753 | 0.9% | |
Est. 2014 | 6,698 | [5] | −0.8% |
U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8] 1990-2000[9] 2010-2013[1] |
As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 6,693 people, 1,962 households, and 1,383 families residing in the county. The population density was 1 person per square mile (0.4/km²). There were 2,389 housing units at an average density of 0 per square mile (0/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 77.69% White, 5.35% Black or African American, 3.42% Native American, 0.63% Asian, 0.22% Pacific Islander, 9.38% from other races, and 3.30% from two or more races. 19.33% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,962 households out of which 38.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.20% were married couples living together, 7.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.50% were non-families. 24.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.22.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.70% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 36.00% from 25 to 44, 22.10% from 45 to 64, and 7.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 158.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 182.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $40,670, and the median income for a family was $46,268. Males had a median income of $34,417 versus $24,301 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,589. About 10.20% of families and 11.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.20% of those under age 18 and 5.60% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
City
- Lovelock (county seat)
Census-designated places
Unincorporated communities
Ghost towns
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See also
References
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External links
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Humboldt County | |||
Washoe County | Lander County | |||
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Churchill County |
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