Carson City, Nevada
Carson City: The capital of Nevada. It is located in the Carson River Valley in western Nevada. Carson City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Nevada State Capitol and the Nevada State Museum.
About
Carson City is a city located in the county of Carson City in the U.S. state of Nevada. Its population at the 2010 census was 55,274 and a population density of 136 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 56,034 inhabitants.
The city was created 166 years ago in 1857.
Quick Facts about Carson City
Population : | 56,034 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Nevada (United States) |
County : | Carson City |
Different from : | Carson County |
Postal code : | 89701-89706, 89711-89714, 89721 |
Phone Area Codes : | 775 |
Area : | 407.26 km2 |
Named for : | Carson River |
Altitude : | 4,800 feet / 1463 meters |
Capital city : | Carson City is capital of Nevada |
Establishment : | January 01, 1858 (166 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
Local time : | 23:43:38 (2nd December 2024) |
Density : | 138 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 1.36% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Carson City is located at 39°9'50"N 119°46'3"W (39.1638000, -119.7674000). It has 5 neighbors: Lyon County, Placer County, Douglas County, Storey County and Washoe County.
Carson City map
- Official Website
Official website of Carson City
Carson City has 5 neighbours.
- Lyon County county in Nevada, United States
- Placer County county in California, United States
- Douglas County county in Nevada, United States
- Storey County county in Nevada, United States
- Washoe County county in Nevada, United States
Demographics
The population of Carson City increased by 1.36% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 55,274 | - | census |
2011 | 54,676 | -1.09% | estimation process |
2012 | 54,312 | -0.67% | estimation process |
2013 | 53,726 | -1.09% | estimation process |
2014 | 54,082 | 0.66% | estimation process |
2015 | 54,068 | -0.03% | estimation process |
2016 | 54,147 | 0.15% | estimation process |
2017 | 54,532 | 0.71% | estimation process |
2018 | 55,202 | 1.21% | estimation process |
2019 | 55,916 | 1.28% | estimation process |
2020 | 56,034 | 0.21% | estimation process |
People born in Carson City (24)
People born in Carson City, including actress Lauren Woodland, politician James C. Needham, US tennis player Maurice E. McLoughlin, .
List
- Bryan Namoff (American soccer player) he was born in 28/05/1979
- Chuck Holton (War correspondent and author) he was born in 01/01/1969
- Darrell Rasner (American baseball player) he was born in 13/01/1981
- Dusty Bergman (American baseball player) he was born in 01/02/1978
- James Settelmeyer (American politician) he was born in 06/03/1971
- Leslie Bradshaw (businessperson) she was born in 01/01/1982
- Nancy Angelo (Organizational psychologist/formerly(performance/video artist)) she was born in 08/10/1953
- Patrick Hickey (Member of Nevada State Assembly) he was born in 17/08/1950
- Lance King he was born in 13/08/1963
- Julie Hardt (American swimmer) she was born in 01/01/1983
- Nathan Fletcher (American politician) he was born in 31/12/1976
- Mackena Bell (American stock car racing driver) she was born in 09/06/1990
- Philip Verrill Mighels (American author) he was born in 19/04/1869
- Avi Love (American movie actress) she was born in 13/06/1995
- Bruce Richmond (American geologist) he was born in 01/08/1951
- Jordynne Grace (American professional wrestler) she was born in 05/03/1996
- Everett W. Harris (mechanical engineer) he was born in 05/12/1903
- Lowe Abeel McClure (military officer and professor of military science) he was born in 01/07/1882
Schools in Carson City
College & universities near Carson City, NV
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
182564 | Western Nevada College | Carson City (NV) | 89703-7399 |
182458 | Sierra Nevada College | Incline Village (NV) | 89451 |
117195 | Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe (CA) | 96150 |
457110 | Carrington College-Reno | Reno (NV) | 89511 |
454555 | Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno | Reno (NV) | 89502 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Carson City, NV
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
SLN | Stateline, NV | 169 Highway 50 | BUS |
SLH | Stateline Transit Center, California | 4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd | BUS |
SLT | South Lake Tahoe, California | 1000 Emerald Bay Road | BUS |
TRU | Truckee station | 10065 Donner Pass Road | RAIL |
SPX | Sparks, Nevada (Thruway Buses) | 1100 Nugget Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Carson City
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Carson City Post Office | Carson City (NV) | 89701 |
Ormsby Post Office | Carson City (NV) | 89706 |
Silver City Post Office | Silver City (NV) | 89428 |
Dayton Post Office | Dayton (NV) | 89403 |
Glenbrook Post Office | Glenbrook (NV) | 89413 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Carson City , Michigan city in Michigan with a population of 1,111 people.
Distance to Other Cities
Carson City distances to largest Nevada cities