Churchill County, Nevada
Churchill County: County in Nevada, United States
About
Churchill County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2010 census, the population was 24,877 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 25,363 inhabitants. Its county seat is Fallon. The county was created 164 years ago in 1860.

Quick Facts about Churchill County
Population : | 25,363 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Nevada (United States) |
Area : | 13010 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 1.9% |
Land as percent of area : | 98.1% |
Named for : | Sylvester Churchill |
Altitude : | 5,896 feet / 1797 meters |
Capital : | Fallon |
Establishment : | January 01, 1861 |
Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
Local time : | 08:34:55 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 1.92% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Churchill County is located at 39°34'51"N 118°20'9"W (39.5808800, -118.3357800). It has 6 neighbors: Lyon County, Mineral County, Lander County, Nye County, Pershing County and Washoe County.
Churchill County map
The largest city of Churchill County is Fallon with a population of 8,751. . See all Churchill County cities & populated places.
Churchill County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Churchill County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Fallon | 8,751 | City in and county seat of Churchill County, Nevada, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Churchill County
Churchill County has 6 neighbours.
- Lyon County county in Nevada, United States
- Mineral County county in Nevada, United States
- Lander County county in Nevada, United States
- Nye County county in Nevada, United States
- Pershing County county in Nevada, United States
- Washoe County county in Nevada, United States
Demographics
The population of Churchill County increased by 1.92% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 24,877 | - | census |
2011 | 24,593 | -1.15% | estimation process |
2012 | 24,245 | -1.44% | estimation process |
2013 | 23,927 | -1.33% | estimation process |
2014 | 23,824 | -0.43% | estimation process |
2015 | 23,957 | 0.56% | estimation process |
2016 | 23,904 | -0.22% | estimation process |
2017 | 24,021 | 0.49% | estimation process |
2018 | 24,506 | 1.98% | estimation process |
2019 | 24,909 | 1.62% | estimation process |
2020 | 25,363 | 1.79% | 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 |