Editing Pershing County, Nevada

{{Short description|County in Nevada, United States}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}
{{Infobox U.S. county
 | county               = Pershing County
 | state                = Nevada
 | flag                 = Flag of Pershing County, Nevada.svg
 | seal                 = 
 | founded year         = {{Start date and age|1919|3|18}}
 | founded date         = 
 | named for            = [[John J. Pershing]]
 | type                 = [[County (United States)|County]]
 | seat wl              = Lovelock
 | largest city wl      = Lovelock
 | area_total_sq_mi     = 6067
 | area_land_sq_mi      = 6037
 | area_water_sq_mi     = 31
 | area percentage      = 0.5
 | population_as_of     = 2020
 | population_total     = 6,650
 | pop_est_as_of        = 
 | population_est       = 
 | population_density_sq_mi = auto
 | district             = 2nd
 | time zone            = Pacific
 | web                  = http://pershingcounty.net/
 | ex image             = Pershingcourt.JPG
 | ex image cap         = [[Pershing County Courthouse]] in Lovelock
}}

'''Pershing County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Nevada]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population was 6,650.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/32/32027.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 23, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905061139/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/32/32027.html|archive-date=September 5, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Lovelock, Nevada|Lovelock]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://explorer.naco.org/|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=County Explorer|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county is listed as [[Nevada Historical Markers|Nevada Historical Marker]] 17. The marker is 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 |access-date=February 24, 2013 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130204045518/http://nvshpo.org/home-topmenu-17-17/historical-markers.html |archive-date=February 4, 2013 }}</ref>

The [[Black Rock Desert]], location for the annual [[Burning Man]] event, is partially in the county.

==History==
The county was named after army general [[John J. Pershing]] (1860–1948). It was formed from [[Humboldt County, Nevada|Humboldt County]] on March 18, 1919 and the final county to be established in Nevada.

==Geography==
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|6067|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|6037|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|31|sqmi}} (0.5%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_32.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=December 20, 2014|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files}}</ref> The tallest and most topographically prominent mountain in Pershing County is [[Star Peak (Nevada)|Star Peak]] at {{convert|9,840|ft|m|abbr=on}}.

===Major highways===
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* [[File:I-80 (NV).svg|20px]] [[Interstate 80 in Nevada|Interstate 80]]
* [[File:Business Loop 80.svg|20px]] [[Nevada State Route 396|Interstate 80 Business (Lovelock)]]
* [[File:US 95.svg|20px]] [[U.S. Route 95 in Nevada|U.S. Route 95]]
* [[File:Business plate.svg|20px]]<br>[[File:US 95.svg|20px]] [[Nevada State Route 396|U.S. Route 95 Business (Lovelock)]]
* [[File:Nevada 396.svg|20px]] [[Nevada State Route 396|State Route 396]]
* [[File:Nevada 397.svg|20px]] [[Nevada State Route 397|State Route 397]]
* [[File:Nevada 398.svg|20px]] [[Nevada State Route 398|State Route 398]]
* [[File:Nevada 399.svg|20px]] [[Nevada State Route 399|State Route 399]]
* [[File:Nevada 400.svg|20px]] [[Nevada State Route 400|State Route 400]]
* [[File:Nevada 401.svg|20px]] [[Nevada State Route 401|State Route 401]]
* [[File:Nevada 854.svg|20px]] [[Nevada State Route 854|State Route 854]]
* [[File:Nevada 856.svg|20px]] [[Nevada State Route 856|State Route 856]]
* [[File:Nevada 860.svg|20px]] [[Nevada State Route 860|State Route 860]]
{{div col end}}

===Adjacent counties===
* [[Washoe County, Nevada|Washoe County]] – west
* [[Humboldt County, Nevada|Humboldt County]] – north
* [[Lander County, Nevada|Lander County]] – east
* [[Churchill County, Nevada|Churchill County]] – south

===National protected area===
* [[Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area]] (part)

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1920= 2803
|1930= 2652
|1940= 2713
|1950= 3103
|1960= 3199
|1970= 2670
|1980= 3408
|1990= 4336
|2000= 6693
|2010= 6753
|2020= 6650
|estyear=2024
|estimate=6536
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2024">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html|title=County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2024|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=May 15, 2025}}</ref>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=December 20, 2014}}</ref><br />1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=December 20, 2014}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/nv190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=December 20, 2014}}</ref><br />1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327165705/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=March 27, 2010 |url-status=live|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=December 20, 2014}}</ref> 2010-2020<ref name="QF"/>
}}

===2000 census===
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 6,693 people, 1,962 households, and 1,383 families living in the county. The population density was {{convert|1|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|person&nbsp;|person|}}. There were 2,389 housing units at an average density of {{convert|0.39|/mi2|/km2|adj=pre|units&nbsp;}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|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.<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref>
Of the 1,962 households 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 households were one person and 8.60% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.22.

The age distribution was 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% 65 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 household income was $40,670 and the median family income 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.

===2010 census===
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], there were 6,753 people, 2,018 households, and 1,375 families living in the county.<ref name="census-dp1">{{cite web
  |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US32027
  |title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data
  |access-date=January 21, 2016
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213025135/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US32027
  |archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
  }}</ref> The population density was {{convert|1.1|PD/sqmi}}. There were 2,464 housing units at an average density of {{convert|0.4|/sqmi}}.<ref name="census-density">{{cite web
  |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US32027
  |access-date=January 21, 2016
|title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County
  |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213191652/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US32027
  |archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
  }}</ref> The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the county was 81.9% white, 3.7% black or African American, 3.2% American Indian, 1.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 6.7% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 22.3% of the population.<ref name="census-dp1"/> In terms of ancestry, 19.5% were [[Germans|German]], 16.8% were [[Irish people|Irish]], 13.8% were [[English people|English]], 5.1% were [[Italians|Italian]], and 4.4% were [[Americans|American]].<ref name="census-dp2">{{cite web
  |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US32027
  |title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
  |access-date=January 21, 2016
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213014324/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US32027
  |archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
  }}</ref>

Of the 2,018 households, 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.9% were non-families, and 26.6% of households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.02. The median age was 41.0 years.<ref name="census-dp1"/>

The median household income was $56,491 and the median family income was $61,410. Males had a median income of $51,333 versus $28,871 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,519. About 10.2% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 23.0% of those under age 18 and 2.7% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="census-dp3">{{cite web
  |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US32027
  |title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
  |access-date=January 21, 2016
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213034801/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US32027
  |archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
  }}</ref>

==Communities==
===City===
* [[Lovelock, Nevada|Lovelock]] (county seat)
*[[Black Rock City]] (temporary)

===Census-designated places===
* [[Grass Valley, Nevada|Grass Valley]]
* [[Humboldt River Ranch, Nevada|Humboldt River Ranch]]
* [[Imlay, Nevada|Imlay]]
* [[Unionville, Nevada|Unionville]]

===Unincorporated communities===
Many of the following places are considered [[ghost town]]s.
{{div col}}
* [[Dun Glen, Nevada|Dun Glen/Chafey]] 
* [[Etna, Pershing County, Nevada|Etna]]
* [[Humboldt City, Nevada|Humboldt City]]
* [[Mazuma, Nevada|Mazuma]]
* [[Mill City, Nevada|Mill City]]
* [[Rochester, Nevada|Rochester]] 
* [[Scossa, Nevada|Scossa]] 
* [[Seven Troughs, Nevada|Seven Troughs]] 
* [[Star City, Nevada|Star City]] 
* [[Vernon, Nevada|Vernon]]
{{div col end}}

==Politics==
Pershing County, like the rest of rural Nevada, is overwhelmingly Republican, especially in more recent elections. The last Democrat to carry the county was [[Lyndon B. Johnson|Lyndon Johnson]] in 1964. In 2024, the county gave over three-quarters of its vote to [[Donald Trump]], the largest percentage ever for a Republican presidential nominee.

{{PresHead|place=Pershing County, Nevada|source=<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS|title=Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections|last=Leip|first=David|website=uselectionatlas.org|access-date=April 12, 2018}}</ref>}}
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{{PresRow|2024|Republican|1,764|496|48|Nevada}}
{{PresRow|2020|Republican|1,731|547|42|Nevada}}
{{PresRow|2016|Republican|1,403|430|149|Nevada}}
{{PresRow|2012|Republican|1,167|632|85|Nevada}}
{{PresRow|2008|Republican|1,075|673|88|Nevada}}
{{PresRow|2004|Republican|1,341|538|38|Nevada}}
{{PresRow|2000|Republican|1,221|476|105|Nevada}}
{{PresRow|1996|Republican|743|565|261|Nevada}}
{{PresRow|1992|Republican|643|467|456|Nevada}}
{{PresRow|1988|Republican|867|458|71|Nevada}}
{{PresRow|1984|Republican|956|333|41|Nevada}}
{{PresRow|1980|Republican|877|311|94|Nevada}}
{{PresRow|1976|Republican|635|633|85|Nevada}}
{{PresRow|1972|Republican|853|365|0|Nevada}}
{{PresRow|1968|Republican|567|466|180|Nevada}}
{{PresRow|1964|Democratic|486|738|0|Nevada}}
{{PresRow|1960|Democratic|648|716|0|Nevada}}
{{PresRow|1956|Republican|895|562|0|Nevada}}
{{PresRow|1952|Republican|919|522|0|Nevada}}
{{PresRow|1948|Republican|677|541|44|Nevada}}
{{PresRow|1944|Republican|538|524|0|Nevada}}
{{PresRow|1940|Democratic|594|696|0|Nevada}}
{{PresRow|1936|Democratic|269|861|0|Nevada}}
{{PresRow|1932|Democratic|247|792|0|Nevada}}
{{PresRow|1928|Republican|543|452|0|Nevada}}
{{PresRow|1924|Progressive|308|164|382|Nevada}}
{{PresFoot|1920|Republican|563|389|44|Nevada}}
{{U.S. SenHead|place=Pershing County, Nevada|Seat=1|source=<ref>{{cite news |title=2024 Senate Election (Official Returns) |website=Commonwealth of Nevada by county |date=November 5, 2024 |access-date=December 5, 2024 |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-elections/nevada-senate-results}}</ref>}}
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{{U.S. SenRow|2024|Republican|1,618|519|154|Nevada}}
{{U.S. SenFoot}}

==See also==
{{Portal|Nevada}}
* [[Pershing County Courthouse]]
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Pershing County, Nevada]]

==References==
{{reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://pershingcounty.net/}}

{{Geographic Location
|Centre    = Pershing County, Nevada
|North     = [[Humboldt County, Nevada|Humboldt County]]
|Northeast = 
|East      = [[Lander County, Nevada|Lander County]]
|Southeast = 
|South     = [[Churchill County, Nevada|Churchill County]]
|Southwest = 
|West      = [[Washoe County, Nevada|Washoe County]]
|Northwest = 
}}

{{Pershing County, Nevada}}
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