Storey County, Nevada
Storey County, Nevada | |
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Storey County Courthouse in Virginia City | |
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Location within the U.S. state of Nevada | |
| Coordinates: 39°27′N 119°32′W / 39.45°N 119.53°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| Founded | 1861 |
| Named after | Edward Farris Storey |
| Seat | Virginia City |
| Largest community | Virginia City |
| Area | |
• Total | 264 sq mi (680 km2) |
| • Land | 263 sq mi (680 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km2) 0.3% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 4,104 |
| • Density | 15.6/sq mi (6.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | storeycounty |
Storey County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,104, making it the third-least populous county, but one of the fastest-growing economies in Nevada. In 2018, over 18,000 people were employed in the county. Its area is 264 square miles (680 square kilometers), making it the smallest county in Nevada in terms of area (though the independent city of Carson City is smaller). Its county seat is Virginia City. Storey County is part of the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area. The population of the county has fluctuated significantly throughout the years, from a high of 16,115 in 1880 to a low of 568 in 1960.