Pershing County, Nevada
Pershing County: county in Nevada, United States
About
Pershing County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,753. After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,573 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lovelock. The county was created 107 years ago in 1918.
County Snapshot
Pershing County at a glance
Pershing County currently has 1 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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Nevada counties
17
Open related pagesLargest city
LovelockPopulation 1,819
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Pershing County
| Population | 6,573 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nevada (United States) |
| Area | 15715 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.4404,-118.4044 |
| Named for | John J. Pershing |
| Altitude | 5,443 feet / 1659 meters |
| Capital | Lovelock |
| Establishment | January 01, 1919 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 14:51:31 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -2.74% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 36℉ Chance Rain And Snow Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Pershing County is located at 40°26'25"N 118°24'16"W (40.4403600, -118.4044400). It has 4 neighbors: Churchill County, Lander County, Humboldt County and Washoe County.
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The largest city of Pershing County is Lovelock with a population of 1,819. . See all Pershing County cities & populated places.
Pershing County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pershing County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lovelock | 1,819 | City in and county seat of Pershing County, Nevada, United States |
Weather
Rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Pershing County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Pershing County decreased by 2.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,753 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,610 | -2.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,751 | 2.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,842 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,702 | -2.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,618 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,576 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,469 | -1.65% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,685 | 3.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,725 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,573 | -2.31% | estimation process |
People born in Pershing County (1)
American football player (1907-1993) Frank McNally was born in Pershing County
Nevada Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clark County | 2,315,963 | County in Nevada, United States |
| Las Vegas | 646,790 | The twenty-fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area. |
| Washoe County | 477,082 | County in Nevada, United States |
| Henderson | 329,172 | The second most populous city in Nevada and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area. |
| North Las Vegas | 260,098 | A city located in Clark County, Nevada. |
| Reno | 259,290 | The second most populous city in Nevada. |
| Paradise | 223,167 | Town in Nevada, USA |
| Sunrise Manor | 189,372 | Census designated place |
| Spring Valley | 178,395 | Village in New York, United States |
| Sparks | 106,900 | The most populous city in Washoe County, Nevada. |
| Lyon County | 58,319 | County in Nevada, United States |
| Carson City | 56,034 | The capital of Nevada. |
| Elko County | 53,006 | County in Nevada, United States |
| Douglas County | 49,088 | County in Nevada, United States |
| Nye County | 48,054 | County in Nevada, United States |
| Whitney | 38,585 | Art museum in New York City |