What’s Happening in Humboldt County, Nevada?

Growth! Humboldt County is a rapidly growing County in the fastest growing state!
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Population, 2004 estimate 2,334,771

Population, percent change, April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2004 16.8%
Population, 2000 1,998,257
Population, percent change, 1990 to 2000 66.3%

County Profile!

• Humboldt County is located in the rugged high desert region of north-central Nevada.

• Bordered on the north by Oregon and by neighboring Nevada counties to the west, south and east.

• The County's 9,626 square miles offer some of the most varied, spectacular scenery in the State and a wide array of recreational opportunities.

• The County's economy is derived in large part from its main industries:
    > Mining
    > Agriculture and Agricultural Services
    > Tourism and Construction

• The County is located in the rich gold mining center of the Western U.S.

• Humboldt is also the leading agricultural county in the State of Nevada with over 100,000 acres under cultivation.

• Tourism is a large part of the County's economic base due to the large numbers of visitors the gaming industry brings to the area and the draw of the beautiful wide open spaces, historical sites.

• Activities include: Horseback riding, 100s of miles of ATV trails, rollerblading, fishing, hunting, fairs, rodeos, and other unique Western shows and competitions.

Local Hot Spots

Winnemucca - The Crossroads of the West.

• Winnemucca is the major city in the area and is full of charm.
• Their historic downtown area is interspersed with delightful boutiques, restaurants, pubs and the hometown businesses that serve the community.
• Fairs, rodeos, and other major events are often held in this western town.
• Winnemucca traces its roots back to 1830 when beaver trappers settled there to trap beavers in the Humboldt Rive