Storey County, Nevada Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Storey County is located in Nevada with a total population of 4,140. It is the 15th most populous county out of 17 in Nevada. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Storey County is 52.8 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 13.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 14.1% 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 $93,409. This is 19% higher than the state median of $78,260. It is also 16% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.1%. This is 43% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 7.0%. The median home value is $426,400. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $435,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 96.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 60% higher than the state average of 60.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Storey County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (76.5% vs 44.8%). The Black or African American population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (12.8%) is well below the state average of 29.6%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

31.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 27.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%. Notably, 16.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Storey County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Nevada and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.