Pershing County, Nevada

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Pershing County
County
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Pershing County Courthouse in Lovelock
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Location within the U.S. state of Nevada
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Nevada's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°27′N118°24′W / 40.45°N 118.4°W / 40.45; -118.4
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Nevada.svg  Nevada
Founded1919;105 years ago (1919)
Named for John J. Pershing
Seat Lovelock
Largest cityLovelock
Area
 • Total
6,067 sq mi (15,710 km2)
 • Land6,037 sq mi (15,640 km2)
 • Water31 sq mi (80 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
6,650
 • Density1.1/sq mi (0.42/km2)
Time zone UTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−7 (PDT)
Congressional district 2nd
Website pershingcounty.net

Pershing County is a county in the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,650. [1] Its county seat is Lovelock. [2] The county is listed as Nevada Historical Marker 17. The marker is at the courthouse in Lovelock. [3]

Contents

The Black Rock Desert, location for the annual Burning Man event, is partially in the county.

History

The county was named after army general John J. Pershing (1860–1948). It was formed from Humboldt County in 1919, and is the last county to be established in Nevada.

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

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1920 2,803—
1930 2,652−5.4%
1940 2,7132.3%
1950 3,10314.4%
1960 3,1993.1%
1970 2,670−16.5%
1980 3,40827.6%
1990 4,33627.2%
2000 6,69354.4%
2010 6,7530.9%
2020 6,650−1.5%
2023 (est.)6,364 [5] −4.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]
1790-1960 [7] 1900-1990 [8]
1990-2000 [9] 2010-2018 [1]

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 6,693 people, 1,962 households, and 1,383 families living in the county. The population density was 1 person per square mile (0.39 person/km2). There were 2,389 housing units at an average density of 0.39 units per square mile (0.15/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. [10] Of the 1,962 households 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 households were one person and 8.60% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.22.

The age distribution was 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% 65 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 household income was $40,670 and the median family income 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.

2010 census

At the 2010 census, there were 6,753 people, 2,018 households, and 1,375 families living in the county. [11] The population density was 1.1 inhabitants per square mile (0.42/km2). There were 2,464 housing units at an average density of 0.4 per square mile (0.15/km2). [12] The racial makeup of the county was 81.9% white, 3.7% black or African American, 3.2% American Indian, 1.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 6.7% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 22.3% of the population. [11] In terms of ancestry, 19.5% were German, 16.8% were Irish, 13.8% were English, 5.1% were Italian, and 4.4% were American. [13]

Of the 2,018 households, 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.9% were non-families, and 26.6% of households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.02. The median age was 41.0 years. [11]

The median household income was $56,491 and the median family income was $61,410. Males had a median income of $51,333 versus $28,871 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,519. About 10.2% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.0% of those under age 18 and 2.7% of those age 65 or over. [14]

Communities

City

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Many of the following places are considered ghost towns.

Politics

United States presidential election results for Pershing County, Nevada [15]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 1,76476.43%49621.49%482.08%
2020 1,73174.61%54723.58%421.81%
2016 1,40370.79%43021.70%1497.52%
2012 1,16761.94%63233.55%854.51%
2008 1,07558.55%67336.66%884.79%
2004 1,34169.95%53828.06%381.98%
2000 1,22167.76%47626.42%1055.83%
1996 74347.36%56536.01%26116.63%
1992 64341.06%46729.82%45629.12%
1988 86762.11%45832.81%715.09%
1984 95671.88%33325.04%413.08%
1980 87768.41%31124.26%947.33%
1976 63546.93%63346.78%856.28%
1972 85370.03%36529.97%00.00%
1968 56746.74%46638.42%18014.84%
1964 48639.71%73860.29%00.00%
1960 64847.51%71652.49%00.00%
1956 89561.43%56238.57%00.00%
1952 91963.78%52236.22%00.00%
1948 67753.65%54142.87%443.49%
1944 53850.66%52449.34%00.00%
1940 59446.05%69653.95%00.00%
1936 26923.81%86176.19%00.00%
1932 24723.77%79276.23%00.00%
1928 54354.57%45245.43%00.00%
1924 30836.07%16419.20%38244.73%
1920 56356.53%38939.06%444.42%

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