Census ACS · 17 counties
Largest Counties in Nevada
Nevada has 17 counties with Census data available. The largest is Clark County with a population of 2,293,764. County-level data is important because counties are the primary unit of local government in most states, responsible for courts, elections, public health, and infrastructure. Population distribution across counties reveals where growth is concentrated and where rural decline may be occurring.
Source: Census ACS 5-Year Estimates
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Pine County | 8,856 | $72,294 |
| 2 | Washoe County | 491,770 | $85,600 |
| 3 | Storey County | 4,139 | $96,000 |
| 4 | Pershing County | 6,505 | $72,007 |
| 5 | Nye County | 53,207 | $55,975 |
| 6 | Mineral County | 4,557 | $50,584 |
| 7 | Lyon County | 60,630 | $73,460 |
| 8 | Lincoln County | 4,452 | $69,496 |
| 9 | Lander County | 5,745 | $84,474 |
| 10 | Humboldt County | 17,299 | $79,946 |
| 11 | Eureka County | 1,660 | $73,095 |
| 12 | Esmeralda County | 962 | - |
| 13 | Elko County | 53,852 | $83,427 |
| 14 | Douglas County | 49,624 | $88,018 |
| 15 | Clark County | 2,293,764 | $73,845 |
| 16 | Churchill County | 25,614 | $73,268 |
| 17 | Carson City | 58,364 | $71,809 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clark County is the #1 ranked county in Nevada by population, with a value of 2,293,764 according to latest Census ACS data.
Nevada has 17 counties tracked in latest Census ACS data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Covers all counties in Nevada.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.