Cold Springs, Washoe County, Nevada facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cold Springs Valley, Nevada
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A scene of Cold Springs, White Lake, and Peavine Mountain in Winter.
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Location of Cold Springs within the State of Nevada
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.76 sq mi (22.69 km2) |
| • Land | 8.76 sq mi (22.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,059 ft (1,542 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,153 |
| • Density | 1,159.15/sq mi (447.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
89508
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| Area code(s) | 775 |
| FIPS code | 32-14090 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852655 |
Cold Springs is a special kind of community in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government.
The native Shoshoni people called this area Eitse'ihpaa or Eitse'ippaa. This name means "cold water" or "cold spring." Cold Springs is located in the northwestern part of the Reno–Sparks area. It's very close to the California state line. In 2020, about 10,153 people lived there.
Where is Cold Springs?
Cold Springs is located at a specific point on the map: 39.676916 degrees North and 119.967643 degrees West. This is near the city of Reno.
The total area of Cold Springs is about 22.7 square kilometers (or 8.76 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
Who Lives in Cold Springs?
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| 2020 | 10,153 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 3,834 people living in Cold Springs. By 2020, the population had grown to 10,153 people. This shows that more and more people are choosing to live in this area.
Most people in Cold Springs are White. There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people are from Hispanic or Latino backgrounds.
In 2000, about 31.3% of the people living in Cold Springs were under 18 years old. The average age of residents was 35 years. This means it's a community with many families and young people.
Changes in the Area
Cold Springs has seen some changes over the years. In 2004, some landowners worked with the Reno City Council to add more land to the city's control. This decision was made even though many long-time residents did not agree with it.
Developers have plans to build many new houses and even an industrial park in Cold Springs Valley. These changes are turning the area from a quiet, semi-rural place into a more developed, suburban one. This has caused some local residents to feel concerned about how their community is changing.
See also
In Spanish: Cold Springs (Nevada) para niños
