Douglas County, Nevada facts for kids
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Douglas County
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From top, left to right: View of Stateline from near Heavenly Mountain Resort. Nevada Beach Campground in Zephyr Cove. Douglas County Courthouse in Minden. Downtown Gardnerville.
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Location within the U.S. state of Nevada
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Nevada |
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| Founded | 1861 | |
| Named for | Stephen A. Douglas | |
| Seat | Minden | |
| Largest city | Gardnerville Ranchos | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 738 sq mi (1,910 km2) | |
| • Land | 710 sq mi (1,800 km2) | |
| • Water | 28 sq mi (70 km2) 3.8% | |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 46,997 | |
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(2019)
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48,905 | |
| • Density | 63.68/sq mi (24.588/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) | |
| Congressional district | 2nd | |
Douglas County is a county in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 49,488. Its county seat is Minden. Douglas County comprises the Gardnerville Ranchos, NV Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Yuba City, CA–NV Combined Statistical Area.
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History
Douglas County holds the first permanent settlement in Nevada. The town of Genoa was originally settled in 1851 by Mormon traders selling goods to settlers on their way to California. Named for Stephen A. Douglas, famous for his 1860 Presidential campaign and debates with Abraham Lincoln, Douglas County was one of the first nine counties formed in 1861 by the Nevada territorial legislature.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 738 square miles (1,910 km2), of which 710 square miles (1,800 km2) is land and 28 square miles (73 km2) (3.8%) is water. It is the second-smallest county in Nevada by area. The highest point is East Peak at 9,593 ft (2,924 m), while the most topographically prominent mountain is Mount Siegel.
Douglas County is in western Nevada in the western United States. Stretching from Carson Valley and running up into the Sierra Nevada, the county is bordered on the west by California, and contains about 13.2% of Lake Tahoe, which is split across the two states. Carson City, the state capital, lies to the north, and Lyon County to the east.
Major highways
U.S. Route 50
U.S. Route 395
State Route 28
State Route 88
State Route 206
State Route 207
State Route 208
State Route 756
State Route 757
State Route 759
State Route 760
Adjacent counties and city
- Carson City - north
- Lyon County - east
- Mono County, California - southeast
- Alpine County, California - south
- El Dorado County, California - west
- Placer County, California - northwest
National protected area
- Toiyabe National Forest (part)
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 1,215 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,581 | 30.1% | |
| 1890 | 1,551 | −1.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,534 | −1.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,895 | 23.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,825 | −3.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,840 | 0.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,056 | 11.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,029 | −1.3% | |
| 1960 | 3,481 | 71.6% | |
| 1970 | 6,882 | 97.7% | |
| 1980 | 19,421 | 182.2% | |
| 1990 | 27,637 | 42.3% | |
| 2000 | 41,259 | 49.3% | |
| 2010 | 46,997 | 13.9% | |
| 2020 | 49,488 | 5.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010–2018 |
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2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 46,997 people, 19,638 households, and 13,519 families living in the county. The population density was 66.2 inhabitants per square mile (25.6/km2). There were 23,671 housing units at an average density of 33.4 per square mile (12.9/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 89.6% white, 1.9% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 0.4% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 3.2% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 10.9% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 25.7% were German, 17.5% were English, 14.9% were Irish, 8.0% were Italian, and 4.1% were American.
Of the 19,638 households, 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.2% were non-families, and 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.80. The median age was 47.4 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $60,721 and the median income for a family was $73,543. Males had a median income of $52,001 versus $39,825 for females. The per capita income for the county was $35,239. About 5.4% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
Census-designated places
There are no incorporated towns or cities in Douglas County. The following communities are census-designated places, meaning population and demographic data is available from the U.S. Census Bureau for each one:
Unincorporated communities
- Buckeye
- Centerville
- Dresslerville
- Hobart
- Holbrook Junction
- Jack's Valley
- Lake Village
- Lincoln Park
- Mottsville
- Mountain House
- Ranchos
- Sheridan
- Spooner Junction
- Summit Village
- Tahoe Village
In popular culture
- Smokin Aces
- Charley Varrick
- The Shootist
- Misery
- The Motel Life
Economy
Major employers
- Starbucks roasting plant
- Patmont Motor Werks
- Bently Nevada, part of Baker Hughes
- North Sails
- TeslaWatt
Education
Douglas County's education is managed by the Douglas County School District. It serves for all of Douglas County, having two main areas: Lake Tahoe & the Carson Valley. Douglas High School also serves most of the high school age students from Alpine County, California
Lake Tahoe
- George Whittell High School
- Zephyr Cove Elementary School
Carson Valley
- Douglas High School
- Aspire Academy High School
- Carson Valley Middle School
- Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School
- Gardnerville Elementary School
- Minden Elementary School
- Jacks Valley Elementary School
- Piñion Hills Elementary School
- Gene L. Scarselli Elementary School
- C.C. Meneley Elementary School
Private schools
- Sierra Lutheran High School
- Faith Christian Academy
- Grace Christian Academy
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Douglas (Nevada) para niños
