Nevada Counties by Population (2025)
2025 Pop.
200K
400K
600K
800K
1M
1.2M
1.4M
1.6M
1.8M
2M
2.2M
2.4M
Top 5 Most Populous Counties
2,443,457
514,401
64,780
58,070
56,272
17 Counties
| County | 2025 Pop. ↓ | Area (mi²) | Density | Change (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County | 2,443,457 | 7.9K | 310 | 7.36% |
| Washoe County | 514,401 | 6.3K | 81 | 5.47% |
| Lyon County | 64,780 | 2K | 32 | 8.94% |
| Carson City | 58,070 | 145 | 400 | -1.04% |
| Nye County | 56,272 | 18.2K | 3 | 8.28% |
| Elko County | 54,343 | 17.2K | 3 | 1.24% |
| Douglas County | 49,706 | 711 | 70 | 0.36% |
| Churchill County | 26,151 | 5K | 5 | 2.24% |
| Humboldt County | 17,072 | 9.6K | 2 | -1.16% |
| White Pine County | 8,573 | 8.9K | 1 | -5.41% |
| Pershing County | 6,669 | 6K | 1 | 0.74% |
| Lander County | 5,761 | 5.5K | 1 | 0.59% |
| Mineral County | 4,426 | 3.8K | 1 | -2.83% |
| Lincoln County | 4,266 | 10.6K | 0.40 | -3.88% |
| Storey County | 4,053 | 264 | 15 | -1.31% |
| Eureka County | 1,856 | 4.2K | 0.44 | 0.16% |
| Esmeralda County | 715 | 3.6K | 0.20 | -2.85% |
Overview of Nevada Counties
There are 17 counties in Nevada.
Clark County is the largest county in the state, with a population of 2,443,457. The most recent census shows that its population has increased by 0.07% 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 : 514,401
- Lyon County : 64,780
Nevada Counties with the Fewest Residents
The smallest county in Nevada is Esmeralda County , with a population of just 715. This total represents a decrease of 0.0% since the last census count was performed.
Other small counties include:
- Eureka County : 1,856
- Storey County : 4,053
- Lincoln County : 4,266
Nevada Counties with Rapid Growth
Lyon County , with its current population of 64,780, 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 0.07% with 2,443,457 residents.
On the other hand, White Pine County has had the largest decrease in population, with its 8,573 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)