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Pershing County is a county in the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,650.[1] Its county seat is Lovelock.[2] The county is listed as Nevada Historical Marker 17. The marker is at the courthouse in Lovelock.[3]

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 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 Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (0.5%) is water.[4] The tallest and most topographically prominent mountain in Pershing County is Star Peak at Script error: No such module "convert"..

Major highways

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Adjacent counties

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Demographics

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Historical population
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2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 6,693 people, 1,962 households, and 1,383 families living in the county. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 2,389 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. 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.[10] 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 census, there were 6,753 people, 2,018 households, and 1,375 families living in the county.[11] The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 2,464 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert"..[12] The 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.[11] In terms of ancestry, 19.5% were German, 16.8% were Irish, 13.8% were English, 5.1% were Italian, and 4.4% were American.[13]

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.[11]

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.[14]

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Many of the following places are considered ghost towns.

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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 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.

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See also

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References

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External links

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