Nevada is divided into 17 counties. Here is the complete list:
List of All Counties in Nevada
- Carson City
- Churchill County
- Clark County
- Douglas County
- Elko County
- Esmeralda County
- Eureka County
- Humboldt County
- Lander County
- Lincoln County
- Lyon County
- Mineral County
- Nye County
- Pershing County
- Storey County
- Washoe County
- White Pine County
Quick Facts about Nevada
| Category | Quick Facts |
|---|---|
| Geography | Located in the Western, Mountain West, and Southwestern regions of the U.S. |
| History | Became a state on October 31, 1864 |
| Economy | Known for tourism, mining, and ranching |
| Climate | Mostly arid and semi-arid; Great Basin desert climate |
| Natural Attractions | Lake Tahoe, Great Basin National Park, Valley of Fire State Park |
| Culture | Famous for its entertainment culture, especially Las Vegas |
| Miscellaneous | State bird is the Mountain Bluebird, State flower is the Sagebrush |
| Population | Approximately 3.15 million as of 2020 Census |
| Notable People | Andre Agassi, Pat Nixon, Jena Malone |
| Notable Places | Las Vegas, Reno, Carson City |
| Bordering States | Borders Oregon and Idaho to the north, Utah to the east, Arizona to the southeast, and California to the west and southwest |
| Official Website | https://nv.gov/ |
How many counties are there in Nevada?
- There are 16 counties in the state of Nevada. The first Nevada Territorial Legislature created nine counties on November 25, 1861, and the number has remained at 16 since then.
What were the original counties in Nevada?
The original counties were created in 1861, when the territory was organized. At that time, Nevada had nine original counties:
- Storey County
- Ormsby County (renamed Carson County in 1864 and then consolidated into present-day Carson City in 1969)
- Washoe County
- Lyon County
- Churchill County
- Nye County
- Douglas County
- Lander County
- Humboldt County
These original counties have since been divided and reorganized.
Related: List of All 50 States in USA
