Lincoln County, Nevada

Infobox U.S. County
county = Lincoln County
state = Nevada


founded year = 1861
seat wl = Pioche | area_total_sq_mi =10637
area_water_sq_mi =3
area percentage = 0.03%
census yr = 2000
pop = 4165
density_sq_mi = 0.4
web = www.co.lincoln.nv.us
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Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2000 census, the population is 4,165. Its county seat is PiocheGR|6.

History

[http://www.lincolncountynevada.com Lincoln County] was established in 1866 after Nevada moved its state line eastward and southward at the expense of Utah and Arizona territories. It is named after Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. Original legislation called for the creation of a "Stewart County", after Nevada Senator William M. Stewart, however this was later changed in a substitute bill. Crystal Springs was the county's first seat in 1866, followed by Hiko in 1867, and Pioche in 1871.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 10,637 square miles (27,549 km²), of which, 10,634 square miles (27,541 km²) of it is land and 3 square miles (8 km²) of it (0.03%) is water. While only the third largest county by area in the State of Nevada, it is seventh largest county in area in the entire United States, not including boroughs and census areas in Alaska.

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Adjacent counties

* White Pine County - north
* Nye County - west
* Clark County - south
* Mohave County, Arizona - southeast
* Washington County, Utah - east
* Iron County, Utah - east
* Beaver County, Utah - east
* Millard County, Utah - northeast

Education

Public schools in Lincoln County are under the Lincoln County School District. The schools are:
*Pioche Elementary School
*Caliente Elementary School
*Pahranagat Valley Elementary School
*Panaca Elementary School
*Meadow Valley Middle School
*Pahranagat Valley Middle School
*Lincoln County High School
*C. O. Bastian High School
*Pahranagat Valley High School

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 4,165 people, 1,540 households, and 1,010 families residing in the county. The population density was 0 people per square mile (0/km²). There were 2,178 housing units at an average density of 0 per square mile (0/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 91.50% White, 1.78% Black or African American, 1.75% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 2.69% from other races, and 1.92% from two or more races. 5.31% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,540 households out of which 29.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.20% were married couples living together, 7.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.40% were non-families. 31.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the county the population was spread out with 30.10% under the age of 18, 6.00% from 18 to 24, 21.90% from 25 to 44, 25.90% from 45 to 64, and 16.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 107.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $31,979, and the median income for a family was $45,588. Males had a median income of $40,048 versus $23,571 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,326. About 11.50% of families and 16.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.60% of those under age 18 and 17.40% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns

*Pioche (county seat)
*Caliente
*Carp
*Hiko
*Panaca
*Rachel
*Alamo
*Ash Springs
*Ursine
*Barclay
*Elgin
*Pony Springs

ee also

*Fortification Range Wilderness
*Weepah Spring Wilderness
*South Egan Range Wilderness

References

External links

* [http://www.lincolncountynevada.com Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://www.lcrda.com Lincoln County Regional Development Authority]