Storey County | |
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Coordinates: 39°27′N 119°32′W / 39.45°N 119.53°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Nevada |
Founded | 1861 |
Named for | 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 (2 km2) 0.3% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 4,104 |
• Density | 16/sq mi (6.0/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,[1] 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.[2] Its area is 264 square miles (680 square kilometers), making it the smallest county in Nevada in terms of area. Its county seat is Virginia City.[3] Storey County is part of the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area.