Nevada Counties Directory & Interactive Map
Complete official guide to all 17 counties in Nevada (NV). Explore 2024 US Census population estimates, county seats, FIPS codes, land areas, and interactive mapping tools powered by GeoMap Suite.
Nevada County Breakdown
Showing 6 of 6 documented counties and seats.
County Name | FIPS | County Seat | Population (Census) | Land Area | Quick Tool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County (Las Vegas) | 32003 | Las Vegas | 2,265,461 | 7,891 sq mi | Lookup |
| Washoe County (Reno) | 32031 | Reno | 486,492 | 6,302 sq mi | Lookup |
| Lyon County | 32019 | Yerington | 59,235 | 1,994 sq mi | Lookup |
| Carson City (Consolidated) | 32510 | Carson City | 58,639 | 144 sq mi | Lookup |
| Elko County | 32007 | Elko | 53,702 | 17,180 sq mi | Lookup |
| Nye County | 32023 | Tonopah | 51,591 | 18,147 sq mi | Lookup |
Geographic Structure of Nevada Counties
County Administration & Governance
In Nevada, county governments manage vital public infrastructure, tax assessments, law enforcement, judicial courts, election administration, and public records. The county seat (Las Vegas and other municipal headquarters) houses the primary courthouse, commissioners, and sheriff’s department.
All Nevada counties carry a unique 5-digit Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) code, where the first two digits (32) designate the state and the remaining three digits identify each specific jurisdiction.
Geographic & Demographic Highlights
- Most Populous County:Clark County (Las Vegas) (2,265,461 residents)
- Largest by Land Area:Nye County (18,147 sq mi)
- State Capital:Carson City
- Census Bureau Region:West United States
Demographic calculations derive from the United States Census Bureau 2024 Population Estimates Program (PEP) and TIGER/Line geographic boundary files.