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Reno-Sparks
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 America ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reno, Nevada
Reno ( ) is a city in the northwest section of the U.S. state of Nevada, along the Nevada-California border, about north from Lake Tahoe, known as "The Biggest Little City in the World". Known for its casino and tourism industry, Reno is the county seat and largest city of Washoe County and sits in the High Eastern Sierra foothills, in the Truckee River valley, on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada. The Reno metro area (along with the neighboring city Sparks) occupies a valley colloquially known as the Truckee Meadows which because of large-scale investments from Greater Seattle and San Francisco Bay Area companies such as Amazon, Tesla, Panasonic, Microsoft, Apple, and Google has become a new major technology center in the United States. The city is named after Civil War Union Major General Jesse L. Reno, who was killed in action during the American Civil War at the Battle of South Mountain, on Fox's Gap. Reno is part of the Reno–Sparks metropolitan area, the ... [...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 America ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spanish Springs, Nevada
Spanish Springs is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. It is located in the northeastern part of the Reno– Sparks Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 15,064 at the 2010 Census. Geography Spanish Springs is located at (39.658301, -119.695130). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.59%, is water. History Sky Ranch Airport, a -long dirt airstrip, was located northeast of the intersection of State Route 445 and Spanish Springs Road. This 1940s auxiliary field was the site of the first Reno Air Races, in 1964 and 1965, then was the location of the headquarters of the Rocketdyne Nevada Field Laboratory (NFL), which was used in the late 1960s and early 1970s for testing rocket engines used in the Space Program. The Sky Ranch airfield site has been covered by housing developments, which are expanding in the area as the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area expands. W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerlach, Nevada
Gerlach, Nevada is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. The population was 107 at the 2018 American Community Survey. It is part of the Reno– Sparks Metropolitan Statistical Area. Prior to 2010, Gerlach was part of the Gerlach–Empire census-designated place. The town of Empire is now a separate CDP. The next nearest town, Nixon, is to the south on a reservation owned by the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe. The Fly Geyser is located near Gerlach. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the Gerlach CDP has a total area of , all land. Its elevation is . Gerlach is approximately north of Reno, Nevada. Demographics Climate Gerlach has a steppe climate (Bsk). Economy The economy of Gerlach focuses on tourism in the nearby Black Rock Desert, and hunting. Gypsum mining was the historic staple of the local economy. Nearby Empire was a company town of the United States Gypsum Corporation (USG) until the plant closed on January ... [...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 Par ... [...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 ... [...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 hou ... [...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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nixon, Nevada
Nixon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washoe County, Nevada, USA. The population was 374 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Reno– Sparks Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is the seat of tribal government of the Paiute Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation and home to the tribe's Museum and Visitor Center. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all land. Origin Nixon was named in honor of Senator George Stuart Nixon (R), who represented Nevada in the US Senate from 1905–1912. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 418 people, 132 households, and 104 families in the CDP. The population density was 66.2 people per square mile (25.5/km). There were 144 housing units at an average density of 22.8 per square mile (8.8/km). The racial makeup of the CDP was 2% White, 96% Native American, <1% Asian, <1% Pacific Islander, and 1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5%. Of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mogul, Nevada
Mogul is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. It lies on the western side of the Reno– Sparks Metropolitan Statistical Area, just off Interstate 80. The population was 1,290 at the 2010 census. Prior to 2010, the community was part of the Verdi-Mogul CDP. Geography Mogul is located at (39.5138, -119.9260). It lies along Interstate 80, west of downtown Reno, near the western border of Nevada. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all land. The area is served by the Washoe County School District. 2008 earthquake swarm In February 2008, an earthquake swarm In seismology, an earthquake swarm is a sequence of seismic events occurring in a local area within a relatively short period. The time span used to define a swarm varies, but may be days, months, or years. Such an energy release is different f ... began and activity was high until June 2008. The total number of earthquakes in the area rea ... [...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 Ref ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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