Storey County Demographics

A map of Storey County's Population by Race

Storey County, Nevada has an estimated population of 4,140, a less than 1% change from the 4,104 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.5% White, 12.8% Hispanic, 7.1% Multiracial, 2.2% Black, 1.3% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Storey County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Storey has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nevada overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Storey County, that probability was 32.7% in 2020 and 39.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Storey County is ranked the 15th most populous county in Nevada, out of 17 counties. Storey County was ranked the 15th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Storey County's White Population

3,166 residents of Storey County, or 76.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Storey County is significantly higher than in Nevada overall, where 44.8% of the population is White. Storey County ranks 3rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 17 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Storey County's White population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. White residents' share of Storey County's population has decreased from 81.3% to 76.5%.

Storey County is more White than neighboring Carson County (62.1% White), Lyon County (70.4% White), and Alpine County (57.1% White). Storey County is less White than neighboring Douglas County (77.2% White), and Sierra County (86% White).

Storey County's Black Population

91 residents of Storey County, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Storey County is lower than in Nevada overall, where 9% of the population is Black. Storey County ranks 13th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 17 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Storey County's Black population has grown by an estimated 279.2%. Black residents' share of Storey County's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.2%.

Storey County is more Black than neighboring Carson County (1.7% Black), Douglas County (0.3% Black), Lyon County (1.3% Black), Alpine County (0% Black), and Sierra County (0.3% Black).

Storey County's Asian Population

55 residents of Storey County, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Storey County is lower than in Nevada overall, where 8.8% of the population is Asian. Storey County ranks 8th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 17 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Storey County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 17.9%. Asian residents' share of Storey County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Storey County is more Asian than neighboring Sierra County (0% Asian). Storey County is less Asian than neighboring Carson County (2.4% Asian), Douglas County (2.3% Asian), and Alpine County (2.2% Asian).

Storey County's Hispanic Population

530 residents of Storey County, or 12.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Storey County is significantly lower than in Nevada overall, where 29.6% of the population is Hispanic. Storey County ranks 16th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 17 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Storey County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 55.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Storey County's population has increased from 8.3% to 12.8%.

Storey County is more Hispanic than neighboring Sierra County (11% Hispanic). Storey County is less Hispanic than neighboring Carson County (26.4% Hispanic), Douglas County (13% Hispanic), Lyon County (19.5% Hispanic), and Alpine County (13.4% Hispanic).

Storey County's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Storey County, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Storey County is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Storey County ranks 14th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 17 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Storey County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 93.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Storey County's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.1%.

Storey County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carson County (1.6% Native American/Other), Douglas County (2.8% Native American/Other), Lyon County (1.8% Native American/Other), Alpine County (25.9% Native American/Other), and Sierra County (2.1% Native American/Other).

Storey County's Multiracial Population

293 residents of Storey County, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Storey County is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 6% of the population is Multiracial. Storey County ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 17 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Storey County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Storey County's population has increased from 6.2% to 7.1%.

Storey County is more Multiracial than neighboring Carson County (5.8% Multiracial), Douglas County (4.5% Multiracial), Lyon County (5.8% Multiracial), Alpine County (1.4% Multiracial), and Sierra County (0.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.