Storey County, Nevada

Storey County
Storey County Courthouse in Virginia City
Storey County Courthouse in Virginia City
Map of Nevada highlighting Storey County
Location within the U.S. state of Nevada
Map of the United States highlighting Nevada
Nevada's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°27′N 119°32′W / 39.45°N 119.53°W / 39.45; -119.53
Country United States
State Nevada
Founded1861; 163 years ago (1861)
Named forEdward Farris Storey
SeatVirginia City
Largest communityVirginia City
Area
 • Total264 sq mi (680 km2)
 • Land263 sq mi (680 km2)
 • Water0.7 sq mi (2 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,104
 • Density16/sq mi (6.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitestoreycounty.org

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.

  1. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on October 23, 2015. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
  2. ^ "County Employment and Wages in Nevada – Third Quarter 2018 : Western Information Office : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics". www.bls.gov.
  3. ^ "County Explorer". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.