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'''Pershing County''' is a [[County (US)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Nevada]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 6,753.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/32/32027.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=September 23, 2013}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Lovelock, Nevada|Lovelock]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county was named after army general [[John J. Pershing]] (1860–1948). It was formed from [[Humboldt County, Nevada|Humboldt County]] in 1919, and the last county to be established in Nevada.
'''Pershing County''' is a [[County (US)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Nevada]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 6,753.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/32/32027.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=September 23, 2013}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Lovelock, Nevada|Lovelock]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county was named after army general [[John J. Pershing]] (1860–1948). It was formed from [[Humboldt County, Nevada|Humboldt County]] in 1919, and the last county to be established in Nevada. The [[Black Rock Desert]], location for the annual [[Burning Man]] festival, is partially located in the county.


The county is listed as [[Nevada Historical Markers|Nevada Historical Marker]] 17. The marker is located at the courthouse in [[Lovelock, Nevada|Lovelock]].<ref name=markers>{{cite web|title=Nevada Historical Markers|url=http://nvshpo.org/home-topmenu-17-17/historical-markers.html|publisher=Nevada State Historic Preservation Office|accessdate=24 February 2013}}</ref>
The county is listed as [[Nevada Historical Markers|Nevada Historical Marker]] 17. The marker is located at the courthouse in [[Lovelock, Nevada|Lovelock]].<ref name=markers>{{cite web|title=Nevada Historical Markers|url=http://nvshpo.org/home-topmenu-17-17/historical-markers.html|publisher=Nevada State Historic Preservation Office|accessdate=24 February 2013}}</ref>

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Pershing County
County
Pershing County Courthouse
Pershing County Courthouse
Map of Nevada highlighting Pershing County
Location within the U.S. state of Nevada
Map of the United States highlighting Nevada
Nevada's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°27′N 118°24′W / 40.45°N 118.4°W / 40.45; -118.4
Country United States
State Nevada
Founded1919
SeatLovelock
Largest cityLovelock
Area
 • Total6,067 sq mi (15,710 km2)
 • Land6,037 sq mi (15,640 km2)
 • Water31 sq mi (80 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total6,753
 • Density1.1/sq mi (0.4/km2)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.pershingcounty.net

Pershing County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,753.[1] Its county seat is Lovelock.[2] The county was named after army general John J. Pershing (1860–1948). It was formed from Humboldt County in 1919, and the last county to be established in Nevada. The Black Rock Desert, location for the annual Burning Man festival, is partially located in the county.

The county is listed as Nevada Historical Marker 17. The marker is located at the courthouse in Lovelock.[3]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 6,067 square miles (15,710 km2), of which 6,037 square miles (15,640 km2) is land and 31 square miles (80 km2) (0.5%) is water.[4] The tallest and most topographically prominent mountain in Pershing County is Star Peak at 9,840 ft (3,000 m).

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19202,803—
19302,652−5.4%
19402,7132.3%
19503,10314.4%
19603,1993.1%
19702,670−16.5%
19803,40827.6%
19904,33627.2%
20006,69354.4%
20106,7530.9%
2014 (est.)6,698−0.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7]
1990-2000[8] 2010-2013[1]

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 6,693 people, 1,962 households, and 1,383 families residing in the county. The population density was 1 person per square mile (0.4/km²). There were 2,389 housing units at an average density of 0 per square mile (0/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 77.69% White, 5.35% Black or African American, 3.42% Native American, 0.63% Asian, 0.22% Pacific Islander, 9.38% from other races, and 3.30% from two or more races. 19.33% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,962 households out of which 38.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.20% were married couples living together, 7.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.50% were non-families. 24.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the county the population was spread out with 25.70% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 36.00% from 25 to 44, 22.10% from 45 to 64, and 7.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 158.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 182.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $40,670, and the median income for a family was $46,268. Males had a median income of $34,417 versus $24,301 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,589. About 10.20% of families and 11.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.20% of those under age 18 and 5.60% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

City

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Ghost towns

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ^ "Nevada Historical Markers". Nevada State Historic Preservation Office. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
  4. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
  5. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
  6. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
  7. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
  8. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
  9. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

40°27′N 118°24′W / 40.45°N 118.40°W / 40.45; -118.40

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