Nevada

Storey

4,104
2020 population
1870
first census record
16
census records

About Storey

Storey, Nevada, first appears in the United States federal census in 1870, when it recorded a population of 11,359. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 4,104.

Its recorded population peaked at 16,115 in 1880, and has since declined by roughly 75 percent.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Pyramid Lake War Skirmishes (1860), Virginia City Comstock Gang Wars, Storey County NV, and 12 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20204,104
20104,010
20003,399
19902,526
19801,503
1970695
1960568
1950671
19401,216
1930667
19201,469
19103,045
19003,673
18908,806
188016,115
187011,359
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Storey

Military engagements that took place in Storey, Nevada.

Pyramid Lake War Skirmishes (1860)
1860
Virginia City Comstock Gang Wars, Storey County NV
1868

Historic places in Storey

National Register of Historic Places listings in Storey, Nevada.

Virginia City Historic District
Virginia City
Piper's Opera House
Virginia City
McCarthy House
Virginia City
Chollar Mansion
Virginia City
King-McBride Mansion
Virginia City
Derby Diversion Dam
Sparks
Lagomarsino Petroglyph Site
Virginia City
Piper, Henry, House
Virginia City
Marlette Lake Water System
Virginia City
Prescott, C. J., House
Virginia City
Piper-Beebe House
Virginia City
Parish House
Virginia City

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Frequently asked about Storey

When does Storey first appear in the US census?
Storey, Nevada first appears in the federal census in 1870, with a recorded population of 11,359.
What is the population of Storey?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Storey had a recorded population of 4,104.
When did Storey's population peak?
Storey's recorded population peaked at 16,115 in 1880.
Were any battles fought in Storey?
2 documented military engagements took place in Storey, including Pyramid Lake War Skirmishes (1860), Virginia City Comstock Gang Wars, Storey County NV.
How many historic places are in Storey?
12 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Storey, Nevada.
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