Lander County, Nevada
Lander County: county in Nevada, United States
About
Lander County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,775. After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,514 inhabitants. Its county seat is Battle Mountain. The county was created 165 years ago in 1860.
County Snapshot
Lander County at a glance
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Nevada counties
17
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Battle MountainPopulation 3,635
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Quick Facts about Lander County
| Population | 5,514 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nevada (United States) |
| Area | 14295 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.9338,-117.0379 |
| Named for | Frederick W. Lander |
| Altitude | 7,001 feet / 2134 meters |
| Capital | Battle Mountain |
| Establishment | January 01, 1861 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 21:04:31 (15th April 2026) |
| Population growth | -4.73% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 32℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Lander County is located at 39°56'2"N 117°2'16"W (39.9338100, -117.0379100). It has 6 neighbors: Churchill County, Nye County, Elko County, Eureka County, Humboldt County and Pershing County.
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Lander County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lander County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Mountain | 3,635 | Unincorporated town in and county seat of Lander County, Nevada, United States |
Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Lander County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Lander County decreased by 4.73% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,775 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,839 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,920 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,060 | 2.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,968 | -1.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,873 | -1.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,684 | -3.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,579 | -1.88% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,547 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,532 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,514 | -0.33% | estimation process |
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 |