Storey County, NV

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Population

3,891

1.27% decline

Poverty Rate

7.74%


Median Age

54.7


Median Household Income

$63,607

2.9% decline

Number of Employees

1,768

3.28% decline

Median Property Value

$187,100

2.91% decline

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Health

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About

In 2017, Storey County, NV had a population of 3.89k people with a median age of 54.7 and a median household income of $63,607. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Storey County, NV declined from 3,941 to 3,891, a -1.27% decrease and its median household income declined from $65,508 to $63,607, a -2.9% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Storey County, NV are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.7%), White (Hispanic) (6.27%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.88%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.36%). N/A% of the people in Storey County, NV speak a non-English language, and 98.4% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Storey County, NV is $187,100, and the homeownership rate is 82.9%. Most people in Storey County, NV commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 25.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Storey County, NV is 2 cars per household.

Storey County, NV borders Lyon County, NV, Washoe County, NV, and Carson City, NV.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Storey County, NV employs 1.77k people. The largest industries in Storey County, NV are Accommodation & Food Services (255 people), Retail Trade (183 people), and Manufacturing (137 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($78,173), Wholesale Trade ($72,895), and Manufacturing ($69,750).

Median household income in Storey County, NV is $63,607. Males in Storey County, NV have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,567. The income inequality in Storey County, NV (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$63,607

2017 value

± $7,565

-2.9%

1 Year Growth

± 16.3%

Households in Storey County, NV have a median annual income of $63,607, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $65,508 in 2016, which represents a -2.9% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$57,432

Average Male Salary

± $1,853

$44,567

Average Female Salary

± $1,392

In 2017, full-time male employees in Nevada made 1.29 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Nevada by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. White

    $49,115 ± $1,406

  2. Asian

    $44,438 ± $3,305

  3. American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races

    $39,307 ± $16,398

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Nevada workers was White. These workers were paid 1.11 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Storey County, NV is from Nevada.

0.444

2017 Wage GINI

0.441

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Nevada was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.688% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Nevada was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nevada in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Nevada across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9702

  2. N/A

  3. N/A

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Storey County, NV was Census Tract 9702 with a value of $63,607, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Storey County, NV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 45 - 54

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

7.74% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Storey County, NV (300 out of 3.88k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    264 ± 117

  2. Hispanic

    26 ± 65

  3. Other

    13 ± 65

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Storey County, NV is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.77k

2017 Value

± 266

-3.28%

1 Year decline

± 22.3%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Storey County, NV declined at a rate of -3.28%, from 1.83k employees to 1.77k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Storey County, NV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (253 people), Sales & Related Occupations (249 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (207 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Storey County, NV.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Storey County, NV, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (253 people), Sales & Related Occupations (249 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (207 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Storey County, NV has an unusually high number of residents working as Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (3.07 times higher than expected), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (2.05 times), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Storey County, NV, by median earnings, are Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($132,772), Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($79,464), and Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($78,447).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.77k

2017 Value

± 266

-3.28%

1 Year decline

± 22.3%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Storey County, NV declined at a rate of -3.28%, from 1.83k employees to 1.77k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Storey County, NV, are Accommodation & Food Services (255 people), Retail Trade (183 people), and Manufacturing (137 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Storey County, NV, though some of these residents may live in Storey County, NV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Storey County, NV, by number of employees, are Accommodation & Food Services (255 people), Retail Trade (183 people), and Manufacturing (137 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Storey County, NV has an unusually high number of Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (3.45 times higher than expected), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (2.65 times), and Accommodation & Food Services (1.9 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Storey County, NV, by median earnings, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($78,173), Wholesale Trade ($72,895), and Manufacturing ($69,750).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Nevada to other states, or from other states to Nevada.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Textiles/leather

    $15.7B

  2. Mixed freight

    $9.53B

  3. Coal-n.e.c.

    $7.52B

In 2015, the top outbound Nevada product (by dollars) was Textiles/leather with $15.7B, followed by Mixed freight ($9.53B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($7.52B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Nevada products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$82.8B

2020 Value

$113B

Projected 2045 Value

37.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Nevada trade was $82.8B. This is expected to increase 37.1% to $113B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Nevada trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Nevada to other states, or from other states to Nevada.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. California

    $21.8B

  2. Utah

    $6.94B

  3. Arizona

    $3.95B

In 2015, the top outbound Nevada domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $21.8B, followed by Utah with $6.94B and Arizona and $3.95B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Nevada shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

91.2% of the population of Storey County, NV has health coverage, with 34.9% on employee plans, 13.7% on Medicaid, 27.1% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 2.75% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Storey County, NV was $6,714 in 2014. This is a 7% increase from the previous year ($6,275).

Primary care physicians in Storey County, NV see 0 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (0 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 0 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1013 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Nye County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (13.1%). Additionally, Lyon County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (34%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

0 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Storey County, NV see an average of 0 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (0 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Storey County, NV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$6,714

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$3,417

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,484

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,796

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Nevada (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 7%, from $6,275 to $6,714.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

8.81%

Uninsured

34.9%

Employer Coverage

13.7%

Medicaid

27.1%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

2.75%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Storey County, NV declined by 29% from 12.4% to 8.81%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Storey County, NV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Nye County

    13.1% prevalence

  2. Storey County

    12.4% prevalence

  3. Mineral County

    12.1% prevalence

Nye County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Nevada, at 13.1%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Nevada by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Storey County, NV is home to a population of 3.89k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2017, 3.34% of Storey County, NV residents were born outside of the country (130 people).

In 2017, there were 13.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.38k people) in Storey County, NV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 244 White (Hispanic) and 101 Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

55

Median Native-Born Age

± 2.5

49

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 17.4

In 2017, the median age of all people in Storey County, NV was 54.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 55, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 49. But people in Storey County, NV are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Storey County, NV residents was 54.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.34%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

130 people

3.12%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

123 people

As of 2017, 3.34% of Storey County, NV residents (130 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Storey County, NV was 3.12%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    227,319 ± 11,235 people

  2. Philippines

    82,777 ± 6,962 people

  3. El Salvador

    25,589 ± 3,910 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nevada was Mexico, the natal country of 227,319 Nevada residents, followed by Philippines with 82,777 and El Salvador with 25,589.

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Citizenship

98.4%

2017 Citizenship

98.9%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 98.4% of Storey County, NV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Storey County, NV was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Storey County, NV

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    3.38k ± 185

  2. White (Hispanic)

    244 ± 153

  3. Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic)

    101 ± 66.1

In 2017, there were 13.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.38k people) in Storey County, NV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 244 White (Hispanic) and 101 Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 7 races represented in Storey County, NV as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    149 ± 60

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    90 ± 70

  3. Korea

    51 ± 43

Storey County, NV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.66 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Storey County, NV was $187,100 in 2017, which is 0.815 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $192,700 to $187,100, a 2.91% decrease. The homeownership rate in Storey County, NV is 82.9%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Storey County, NV have an average commute time of 25.5 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Storey County, NV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$187,100

2017 Median

± $28,205

$192,700

2016 Median

± $31,632

In 2017, the median property value in Storey County, NV declined from to $187,100 from the previous year's value of $192,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Storey County, NV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Storey County, NV the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

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Household Income

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$63,607

Median Household Income

± $7,565

1.67k

Number of Households

± 250

In 2017, the median household income of the 1.67k households in Storey County, NV declined from $63,607 from the previous year's value of $65,508.

The following chart displays the households in Storey County, NV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Storey County, NV distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Storey County, NV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

82.9%

2017 Homeownership

84.5%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 82.9% of the housing units in Storey County, NV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 84.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Storey County, NV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

25.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Storey County, NV have a longer commute time (25.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 2.71% of the workforce in Storey County, NV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    82.8%

  2. Carpooled

    6.93%

  3. Worked At Home

    4.51%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Storey County, NV was Drove Alone (82.8%), followed by those who Carpooled (6.93%) and those who Worked At Home (4.51%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Storey County, NV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Storey County, NV have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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