Indian Hills, Nevada facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Indian Hills, Nevada
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Location of Indian Hills, Nevada
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.61 sq mi (37.83 km2) |
| • Land | 14.61 sq mi (37.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,764 ft (1,452 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,962 |
| • Density | 408.22/sq mi (157.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| FIPS code | 32-35275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867347 |
Indian Hills is a special kind of community in Douglas County, Nevada, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's like a town or neighborhood that the government counts for population, but it's not an officially organized city or town with its own local government.
Indian Hills is located just south of Carson City, Nevada. In 2020, about 5,962 people lived there.
Where is Indian Hills Located?
Indian Hills is in the state of Nevada. You can find it at these coordinates: 39 degrees, 5 minutes, 29 seconds North and 119 degrees, 46 minutes, 38 seconds West.
The total area of Indian Hills is about 37.8 square kilometers (which is about 14.6 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Indian Hills has grown over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 2,544 | — | |
| 2000 | 4,407 | 73.2% | |
| 2010 | 5,627 | 27.7% | |
| 2020 | 5,962 | 6.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 4,407 people living in Indian Hills. Most people lived in families, but some lived alone. About 37 out of every 100 households had kids under 18 living there.
The people in Indian Hills are of different ages. In 2000:
- About 27% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 29% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 13% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people living in Indian Hills in 2000 was 38 years old.
Indian Hills in Pop Culture
Indian Hills has even appeared in a TV show! In the television series Sons of Anarchy, a fictional motorcycle club was shown to have a chapter, or a local group, based in Indian Hills.
