Douglas County, Nevada

Douglas County
From top, left to right: View of Stateline from near Heavenly Mountain Resort. Nevada Beach Campground in Zephyr Cove. Douglas County Courthouse in Minden. Downtown Gardnerville.
Flag of Douglas County
Official logo of Douglas County
Map of Nevada highlighting Douglas County
Location within the U.S. state of Nevada
Map of the United States highlighting Nevada
Nevada's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°55′N 119°37′W / 38.92°N 119.61°W / 38.92; -119.61
Country United States
State Nevada
Founded1861; 163 years ago (1861)
Named forStephen A. Douglas
SeatMinden
Largest cityGardnerville Ranchos
Area
 • Total738 sq mi (1,910 km2)
 • Land710 sq mi (1,800 km2)
 • Water28 sq mi (70 km2)  3.8%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total49,488
 • Density67/sq mi (26/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.douglascountynv.gov

Douglas County is a county in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2020 census, the population was 49,488.[1] Its county seat is Minden.[2] Douglas County comprises the Gardnerville Ranchos, NV Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the RenoCarson CityFernley, NV Combined Statistical Area.

  1. ^ "United States Census Bureau, Douglas County, Nevada". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  2. ^ "County Explorer". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.