Storey County, Nevada Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Storey County is located in Nevada with a total population of 4,139. It is the 15th most populous county out of 17 in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Storey County is 56.8 years. This is 46% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. Only 11.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Storey County is $96,000. This is 27% higher than the state median of $75,561. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.1%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. The median home value is $393,100. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $406,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 97.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 64% higher than the state average of 59.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Storey County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (84.5% vs 46.0%). The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.0%) is well below the state average of 29.2%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 8.5%.

Education

31.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 27.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.9%. Notably, 16.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.