Pershing County, Nevada
| Pershing County, Nevada | |
|---|---|
| County | |
| Pershing County | |
Pershing County Courthouse
|
|
 Location in the U.S. state of Nevada |
|
 Nevada's location in the U.S. |
|
| Founded | 1919 |
| Named for | John J. Pershing |
| Seat | Lovelock |
| Largest city | Lovelock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6,067 sq mi (15,713 km2) |
| • Land | 6,037 sq mi (15,636 km2) |
| • Water | 31 sq mi (80 km2), 0.5% |
| Population | |
| • (2010) | 6,753 |
| • Density | 1.1/sq mi (0/km²) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Time zone | Pacific: UTC-8/-7 |
| Website | pershingcounty |
Pershing County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,753. Its county seat is Lovelock. The county was named after army general John J. Pershing (1860–1948). It was formed from Humboldt County in 1919, and the last county to be established in Nevada. The Black Rock Desert, location for the annual Burning Man festival, is partially located in the county.
The county is listed as Nevada Historical Marker 17. The marker is located at the courthouse in Lovelock.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 6,067 square miles (15,710 km2), of which 6,037 square miles (15,640 km2) is land and 31 square miles (80 km2) (0.5%) is water. The tallest and most topographically prominent mountain in Pershing County is Star Peak at 9,840 ft (3,000 m).
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,693 people, 1,962 households, and 1,383 families residing in the county. The population density was 1 person per square mile (0.4/km²). There were 2,389 housing units at an average density of 0 per square mile (0/km²). 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.
...
Wikipedia