This is a three percent rise in Eureka County’s population, from 1,847 in 2020 to 1,903 in 2021.
Eureka County had the 16th largest population in Nevada in 2021.
The US Census Bureau found more than 73 percent of counties in the US saw a natural decrease in population in 2021. This is up from a 55.5 percent increase in 2020.
The Midwest suffered the most sustained population decreases, with many counties along the US East Coast and through the Rocky Mountains seeing increases.
The US population continues to grow, though at a slower rate than before.
Nevada Counties By Population Change from 2020 to 2021
| County | 2020 Estimated Population | 2021 Estimated Population | % Change in Population From Year to Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka County | 1,847 | 1,903 | 3% |
| Nye County | 51,968 | 53,450 | 2.9% |
| Lyon County | 59,431 | 60,903 | 2.5% |
| Humboldt County | 17,283 | 17,648 | 2.1% |
| Esmeralda County | 730 | 743 | 1.8% |
| Pershing County | 6,639 | 6,741 | 1.5% |
| Lander County | 5,725 | 5,798 | 1.3% |
| Washoe County | 487,388 | 493,392 | 1.2% |
| White Pine County | 9,079 | 9,182 | 1.1% |
| Storey County | 4,106 | 4,143 | 0.9% |
| Clark County | 2,273,386 | 2,292,476 | 0.8% |
| Douglas County | 49,468 | 49,870 | 0.8% |
| Mineral County | 4,553 | 4,586 | 0.7% |
| Churchill County | 25,539 | 25,723 | 0.7% |
| Carson City | 58,677 | 58,993 | 0.5% |
| Lincoln County | 4,502 | 4,525 | 0.5% |
| Elko County | 53,750 | 53,915 | 0.3% |
Alerts Sign-up