Nevada Counties by Population (2026)
by Kristen Carney
Updated: February 9, 2026
The most populous counties in Nevada are Clark County with 2,329,548, Washoe County at 497,200, Lyon County with 61,680, Carson City/county at 58,384, and Nye County with 54,344. You can get the most current Census population data for all 17 Nevada counties, sorted from the most populous counties in Nevada to the least, according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
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| Rank | County | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clark County | 2,329,548 |
| 2 | Washoe County | 497,200 |
| 3 | Lyon County | 61,680 |
| 4 | Carson City/county | 58,384 |
| 5 | Nye County | 54,344 |
| 6 | Elko County | 54,047 |
| 7 | Douglas County | 49,623 |
| 8 | Churchill County | 25,805 |
| 9 | Humboldt County | 17,289 |
| 10 | White Pine County | 8,735 |
| 11 | Pershing County | 6,487 |
| 12 | Lander County | 5,770 |
| 13 | Mineral County | 4,542 |
| 14 | Lincoln County | 4,405 |
| 15 | Storey County | 4,140 |
| 16 | Eureka County | 1,585 |
| 17 | Esmeralda County | 1,028 |
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United States Census Bureau. B01001 SEX BY AGE, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey Office. Web. January 29, 2026. http://www.census.gov/. |
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