Storey County, NV Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Storey County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,249 | 3,186,464 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 16.1 | 28.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.71% | 1.47% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 58.5 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 1,874 | 1,183,135 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Storey County declined by 2.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 4,140 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Storey County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Storey County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,520 | $75,608 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.80% | 5.06% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% | 6.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Storey County is about 26% higher than in Nevada.
Housing
| Metric | Storey County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $349,999 | $338,659 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,007 | $1,488 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 97.4% | 59.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Storey County is about 29.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,007 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Storey County spend about 64 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 268 hours, about 11.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Storey County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 32.2 | 22.4 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 64.4 | 44.8 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 268 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,323 | $5,782 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 13.0% | 10.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,671 | 6,563 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,726 | 1,402 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Nevada:
Esmeralda County (7.8 min), Mineral County (10.7 min), Lincoln County (11.0 min).
Slowest:
Storey County (32.2 min), Lyon County (26.1 min), Clark County (23.0 min).
The average commute time in Storey County is 32 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Nevada.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Storey County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Storey County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.4% | 24.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | 2.62 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Nevada:
Douglas County (0.3), Storey County (0.3), Washoe County (0.3).
Lowest:
Eureka County (0.2), Nye County (0.2), Pershing County (0.2).
Health
Storey County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Storey County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.6 | 78.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.6% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.0% | 20.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Nevada:
Washoe County (0.8), Douglas County (0.8), Storey County (0.8).
Lowest:
Nye County (0.8), Mineral County (0.8), Lyon County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Storey County, Nevada.
What is the population of Storey County, Nevada?
The population of Storey County, Nevada is 4,249, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Storey County, Nevada?
The population density of Storey County, Nevada is 16.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Storey County, Nevada?
The median household income in Storey County, Nevada is $95,520, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Storey County, Nevada?
The median home price in Storey County, Nevada is $349,999, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Storey County, Nevada?
The unemployment rate in Storey County, Nevada is 6.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.