22-522: The Limestone Hills are a group of hills in northeast Lincoln County , Nevada . The hills trend northwest–southeast with a length of about 27 km (17 mi) and width of about 3.5 km (2.2 mi). They lie adjacent to the north end of the Wilson Creek – White Rock ranges and the old mining camp of Atlanta . The Nevada– Utah border is 16.5 km (10.3 mi) across Hamlin Valley to
44-476: 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. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 5,345 people, 1,988 households, and 1,282 families living in
66-578: Is Shingle Peak , while the county's most topographically prominent peak is Mormon Peak . Lincoln County contains 16 official wilderness areas that are part of the National Wilderness Preservation System . All are managed by the Bureau of Land Management . Several extend into neighboring counties (as indicated below). As of the census of 2000, there were 4,165 people, 1,540 households, and 1,010 families living in
88-511: Is 53/km (140/sq mi). This includes all continental and island land area, including Antarctica . However, if Antarctica is excluded, then population density rises to over 58 per square kilometre (150/sq mi). The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has developed a suite of (open and free) data and tools named the Global Human Settlement Layer (GHSL) to improve the science for policy support to
110-454: Is a measurement of population per unit land area. It is mostly applied to humans , but sometimes to other living organisms too. It is a key geographical term. Population density is population divided by total land area , sometimes including seas and oceans, as appropriate. Low densities may cause an extinction vortex and further reduce fertility. This is called the Allee effect after
132-507: Is around 8,000,000,000 and the Earth 's total area (including land and water) is 510,000,000 km (200,000,000 sq mi). Therefore, the worldwide human population density is approximately 8,000,000,000 ÷ 510,000,000 = 16/km (41/sq mi). However, if only the Earth's land area of 150,000,000 km (58,000,000 sq mi) is taken into account, then human population density
154-746: Is land and 3.8 square miles (9.8 km ) (0.04%) is water. While only the third-largest county by area in the state of Nevada , it is the seventh-largest county in area in the United States , not including boroughs and census areas in Alaska . The south cliff of Mount Rummel, the summit of which is just north of the county line in White Pine County , contains Lincoln County's highest point, at 10,640 feet (3,240 m). The highest independent mountain completely within Lincoln County
176-469: 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 , but 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. Lincoln County initially included a ranch village and railroad siding named Las Vegas . However, that siding, which led to
198-654: The European Commission Directorate Generals and Services and as support to the United Nations system. Several of the most densely populated territories in the world are city-states , microstates and urban dependencies . In fact, 95% of the world's population is concentrated on just 10% of the world's land. These territories have a relatively small area and a high urbanization level, with an economically specialized city population drawing also on rural resources outside
220-744: The Lincoln County School District . The schools are: Before 1968, Lincoln County frequently backed the Democratic Party in presidential elections, with only five elections from 1904 to 1964 not won by a Democratic nominee. The 1968 election began the county's status as a Republican Party stronghold, with no Democrat managing to win 30% of its votes since Jimmy Carter in 1976. 37°38′N 114°53′W / 37.64°N 114.88°W / 37.64; -114.88 Population density Population density (in agriculture : standing stock or plant density )
242-998: The area, illustrating the difference between high population density and overpopulation . Deserts have very limited potential for growing crops as there is not enough rain to support them. Thus, their population density is generally low. However, some cities in the Middle East, such as Dubai , have been increasing in population and infrastructure growth at a fast pace. Cities with high population densities are, by some, considered to be overpopulated, though this will depend on factors like quality of housing and infrastructure and access to resources. Very densely populated cities are mostly in Asia (particularly Southeast Asia ); Africa's Lagos , Kinshasa , and Cairo ; South America's Bogotá , Lima , and São Paulo ; and Mexico City and Saint Petersburg also fall into this category. City population and especially area are, however, heavily dependent on
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#1732771739437264-416: The county. The population density was less than one person per square mile (and less than 1/km ). There were 2,178 housing units at an average density of 0 per square mile (0/km ). 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
286-417: The county. The population density was 0.5 inhabitants per square mile (0.19/km ). There were 2,730 housing units at an average density of 0.3 per square mile (0.12/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 91.1% white, 2.3% black or African American, 1.1% American Indian, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% Pacific islander, 2.2% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 6.2% of
308-547: The definition of "urban area" used: densities are almost invariably higher for the center only than when suburban settlements and intervening rural areas are included, as in the agglomeration or metropolitan area (the latter sometimes including neighboring cities). In comparison, based on a world population of 8 billion, the world's inhabitants, if conceptualized as a loose crowd occupying just under 1 m (10 sq ft) per person (cf. Jacobs Method ), would occupy an area of 8,000 square kilometres (3,100 sq mi)
330-400: The east. The Snake Range and White Pine County lie 12 km (7.5 mi) to the north. The Fortification Range lies to the northwest. This Lincoln County , Nevada state location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Lincoln County, Nevada Lincoln County is a county in the U.S. state of Nevada . As of the 2020 census , the population
352-487: The future city of Las Vegas, was separated from Lincoln County upon the founding of Clark County effective July 1, 1909, by act of the Nevada Legislature. Area 51 is in Lincoln County and the county sheriff acts in proxy for the perimeter security forces. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has an area of 10,637 square miles (27,550 km ), of which 10,633 square miles (27,540 km )
374-555: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. According to the 2000 census the five largest ancestry groups in Lincoln County are English (21%), German (18%), Irish (11%), Mexican (4%) and Italian (4%). 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
396-459: The population. In terms of ancestry, 39.8% were English , 19.5% were German , 12.4% were Irish , 6.1% were Danish , 5.9% were Dutch , and 1.8% were American . Of the 1,988 households, 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 35.5% were non-families, and 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size
418-443: The scientist who identified it. Examples of the causes of reduced fertility in low population densities are: Population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually transcribed as "per square kilometer" or square mile, and which may include or exclude, for example, areas of water or glaciers. Commonly this is calculated for a county , city , country , another territory or the entire world . The world's population
440-503: Was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.16. The median age was 39.9 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 44,695 and the median income for a family was $ 56,167. Males had a median income of $ 51,475 versus $ 26,366 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 18,148. About 7.5% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over. Public schools in Lincoln County are under
462-511: Was 4,499, making it the fourth-least populous county in Nevada. Its county seat is Pioche . Like many counties in Nevada, it is dry and sparsely populated, though notable for containing the Area 51 government Air Force base. Lincoln County was established in 1866 after Congress enlarged Nevada by moving its state line eastward and southward at the expense of Utah and Arizona territories. It
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#1732771739437484-459: 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
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