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Reno, NV Metropolitan Statistical Area
The Reno–Sparks Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in Western Nevada, anchored by the cities of Reno and Sparks, part of Greater Reno-Tahoe- Fernley CSA. As of the 2020 census, the MSA had a population of 490,596. Counties * Storey * Washoe Communities Cities * Reno (Principal city) * Sparks Census-designated places ''Note: All census-designated places are unincorporated.'' * Cold Springs * Crystal Bay * Empire * Gerlach * Golden Valley * Incline Village * Lemmon Valley * Mogul * Nixon * Spanish Springs * Sun Valley * Sutcliffe * Verdi * Virginia City * Wadsworth Unincorporated places * Gold Hill * New Washoe City * Pleasant Valley * Poeville * Pyramid * Vya Demographics As of the census of 2010, there were 425,417 people, 165,187 households, and 103,909 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 77.0% White, 2.3% African American, 1.7% Native American, 5.1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reno-Sparks-Fernley CSA
The Reno–Sparks Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in Western Nevada, anchored by the cities of Reno and Sparks, part of Greater Reno-Tahoe- Fernley CSA. As of the 2020 census, the MSA had a population of 490,596. Counties * Storey * Washoe Communities Cities * Reno (Principal city) * Sparks Census-designated places ''Note: All census-designated places are unincorporated.'' * Cold Springs * Crystal Bay * Empire * Gerlach * Golden Valley * Incline Village * Lemmon Valley * Mogul * Nixon * Spanish Springs * Sun Valley * Sutcliffe * Verdi * Virginia City * Wadsworth Unincorporated places * Gold Hill * New Washoe City * Pleasant Valley * Poeville * Pyramid * Vya Demographics As of the census of 2010, there were 425,417 people, 165,187 households, and 103,909 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 77.0% White, 2.3% African American, 1.7% Native American, 5. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lemmon Valley, Nevada
Lemmon Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. The population was 5,040 at the 2010 census. It is a northern suburb of the city of Reno and is part of the Reno– Sparks Metropolitan Statistical Area. Prior to 2010 it was listed by the U.S. Census Bureau as part of the Lemmon Valley–Golden Valley CDP. Geography Lemmon Valley is located at (39.6638, -119.8270), some north of downtown Reno. Golden Valley is adjacent to the south. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , of which is land and , or 6.57%, is water, consisting mainly of the Swan Lake Nature Study Area, a small wetland conservation Wetland conservation is aimed at protecting and preserving areas where water exists at or near the Earth's surface, such as swamps, marshes and bogs. Wetlands cover at least six per cent of the Earth and have become a focal issue for conservation ... area home to many bird species. Demographics Refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyramid, Nevada
Pyramid is an unincorporated community in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. At one time, it was a station on the Fernley and Lassen Railway located between Bristol and Big Canyon. There was a post office at this location from March 1904 until November 1959. Pyramid is located north of Sutcliffe, Nevada and should not be confused with Pyramid City, located south of Sutcliffe. See also * List of ghost towns in Nevada Most ghost towns in Nevada in the United States of America are former mining boomtowns that were abandoned when the mines closed. Those that weren't set up as mining camps were usually established as locations for mills, or supply points for n ... References Ghost towns in Washoe County, Nevada {{WashoeCountyNV-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poeville, Nevada
Poeville, also known as Peavine until 1863, is the site of a historical mining town, established in 1864. John Poe, a professional promoter from Michigan allegedly related to Edgar Allan Poe, discovered rich gold and silver veins in 1862 on the slopes of Peavine Mountain. After the discovery of ore, Poe announced that the veins comprised the next Comstock Lode; he presented extracted ore at the state fair of 1864 as rich in content. As a result, the former mining camp, called Poe City (Poeville) or Podunk (Poedunk), grew to 200 people by 1864. Ore production in the mining district and population peaked around 1873-1874 with several hundred people living in town, supported by three hotels and a post office. The post office, named "Poeville", operated between September 1, 1874, and March 24, 1878. The smelting of the sulfide-rich ores with the primitive technology of the time directly at town was difficult, and also water resources were scarce. The situation improved in 1866, whe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pleasant Valley, Nevada
Pleasant Valley is a very small, unincorporated community in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. The ZIP Code for Pleasant Valley is 89521. The community is part of the Reno– Sparks Metropolitan Statistical Area. Interstate 580, U.S. Route 395 and U.S. Route 395 Alternate run through it and act as dividers between the eastern and western halves of the valley. See also * 1915 Pleasant Valley earthquake - named for Pleasant Valley in Pershing County * Pleasant Valley, White Pine County, Nevada Pleasant Valley, is a ghost town, a historical mining town, and a former populated place in White Pine County, Nevada. There was a post office from March 1892 until April 1894. In 1997, there were 8 families associated with the Apostolic United B ... - a formerly populated place References Reno, NV Metropolitan Statistical Area Unincorporated communities in Nevada Unincorporated communities in Washoe County, Nevada {{WashoeCountyNV-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Washoe City, Nevada
New Washoe City is an unincorporated community located in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. It is located in the Washoe Valley in southern Washoe County between Reno and Carson City, on the east side of Washoe Lake. It is part of the Reno– Sparks Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 1990 census, New Washoe City had a population of 2,875. The area was not listed as a census-designated place (CDP) at the 2000 census but was listed as "Washoe Valley, Nevada", for the 2010 census, at which time it had a population of 3,019. New Washoe City was founded as a planned community in 1961. Lots were on sale for $1500 then, $35 down and $35 per month. New Washoe City is named after the older, much smaller nearby locale of Washoe City, commonly referred to as Old Washoe City, which clusters around the northwest side of Little Washoe Lake. New Washoe City is probably best known for its nearby proximity to Washoe Lake, Little Washoe Lake and the adjacent Washoe Lake State Park. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gold Hill, Nevada
Gold Hill is an unincorporated community in Storey County, Nevada, located just south and downhill of Virginia City. Incorporated December 17, 1862, in order to prevent its annexation by its larger neighbor, the town at one point was home to at least 8,000 residents. Prosperity was sustained for a period of 20 years between 1868 and 1888 by mining the Comstock Lode, a major deposit of gold and silver ore. Mines such as the Yellow Jacket, Crown Point, and Belcher brought in over $10 million each in dividends. Historical remnants of the town can still be seen, including the Gold Hill Hotel, promoted as Nevada's oldest hotel, in existence since 1861; the former Bank of California building; the restored Virginia & Truckee Railroad depot; the Depression-Era Crown Point Mill; and remains of several of the mines and residences in various states of restoration and repair. Although in the shadow of neighboring Virginia City, Gold Hill, nonetheless enjoyed a lively entertainment industry. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wadsworth, Nevada
Wadsworth is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washoe County, Nevada. The population was 834 at the time of the 2010 census. It is part of the Reno– Sparks Metropolitan Statistical Area and located entirely within the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation. The town was named for General James S. Wadsworth, a Civil War general killed during the Battle of the Wilderness in 1864. It was given this name by Leland Stanford of the Central Pacific Railroad as a favor to General Irvin McDowell, whom Wadsworth had served under during the Civil War. Geography Wadsworth is located at (39.635550, -119.283175). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 881 people, 328 households, and 225 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 237.7 people per square mile (91.7/km). There were 360 housing units at an average density of 97.1 per square mile (37.5/km). The racial makeup of the C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virginia City, Nevada
Virginia City is a census-designated place (CDP) that is the county seat of Storey County, Nevada, and the largest community in the county. The city is a part of the Reno– Sparks Metropolitan Statistical Area. Virginia City developed as a boomtown with the 1859 discovery of the Comstock Lode, the first major silver deposit discovery in the United States, with numerous mines opening. The population peaked in the mid-1870s, with an estimated 25,000 residents. The mines' output declined after 1878, and the population declined as a result. As of the 2020 Census, the population of Virginia City was 787. History Peter O'Riley and Patrick McLaughlin are credited with the discovery of the Comstock Lode. Henry T. P. Comstock's name was associated with the discovery through his own machinations. According to folklore, James Fennimore, nicknamed Old Virginny Finney, christened the town when he tripped and broke a bottle of whiskey at a saloon entrance in the northern section of Gol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Verdi, Nevada
Verdi ( ) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washoe County, Nevada, United States on the western side of the Reno– Sparks Metropolitan Statistical Area, near Interstate 80. The CDP of Verdi, California lies immediately adjacent across the state line. Both are in the shadow of California's Verdi Range. In 2010, the population was 1,415. Prior to 2010, the community was listed by the U.S. Census Bureau as part of the Verdi-Mogul CDP. History Originally known as O'Neils Crossing, for the man who built a bridge there in 1860. Name The town of Verdi was named after Giuseppe Verdi by Charles Crocker, founder of the Central Pacific Railroad, when he pulled a slip of paper from a hat and read the name of the Italian opera composer in 1868. The name is pronounced by the local population as VUR-dye. 1870 train robbery On the 4th of November 1870, five men robbed a train travelling from San Francisco to Virginia City near Verdi after blocking the track. The train was carrying a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sutcliffe, Nevada
Sutcliffe is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. The population was 253 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Reno– Sparks Metropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Sutcliffe is located at (39.947238, -119.603603). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all of it land. The core settlement is located on the western banks of Pyramid Lake. For climate data for Sutcliffe, see: Pyramid Lake (Nevada)#Climate Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 281 people, 105 households, and 70 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 28.1 people per square mile (10.8/km). There were 113 housing units at an average density of 11.3 per square mile (4.4/km). The racial makeup of the CDP was 41.64% White, 47.69% Native American, 0.71% Pacific Islander, 2.14% from other races, and 7.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.69% of the population. There were 105 house ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sun Valley, Nevada
Sun Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. The population was 19,299 at the 2010 census. It is north of Reno and is part of the Reno– Sparks Metropolitan Statistical Area. Geography The community is located within Sun Valley approximately three miles north of Reno on Nevada State Route 443.''Nevada Atlas & Gazetteer,'' DeLorme, 8th ed, 2012, p. 42 According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 19,461 people, 6,380 households, and 4,816 families living in the CDP. The population density was 1,297.2 inhabitants per square mile (500.9/km). There were 6,703 housing units at an average density of 446.8 per square mile (172.5/km). The racial makeup of the CDP was 79.78% White, 2.20% African American, 1.93% Native American, 2.21% Asian, 0.62% Pacific Islander, 9.51% from other races, and 3.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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