Mount Wilson, Nevada facts for kids
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Mount Wilson, Nevada
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Country | United States |
State | Nevada |
County | Lincoln |
Area | |
• Total | 4.61 sq mi (11.93 km2) |
• Land | 4.61 sq mi (11.93 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 6,746 ft (2,056 m) |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 26 |
• Density | 5.64/sq mi (2.18/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
FIPS code | 32-49425 |
Mount Wilson is a small community located in Lincoln County, Nevada, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for collecting population information. It is not an officially incorporated city or town. As of the 2020 census, Mount Wilson had a population of 26 people.
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Exploring Mount Wilson's Location
Mount Wilson gets its name from a nearby mountain. This mountain is also called Mount Wilson and stands tall at about 9,315 feet (2,839 meters). It is part of the Wilson Creek Range. The community itself is found along Mount Wilson Road.
How to Get There
Mount Wilson is about 8 miles (13 kilometers) east of U.S. Route 93. If you travel south on Route 93, you will reach Pioche in about 23 miles (37 kilometers). Going north on the same route, you will find Ely about 84 miles (135 kilometers) away.
Size of the Area
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Mount Wilson CDP covers an area of about 4.6 square miles (11.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Understanding the Population
The word "demographics" refers to the study of a population. This includes things like how many people live in an area, their ages, and other characteristics.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Mount Wilson has changed over the years. In the 2010 census, 33 people lived there. By the 2020 census, the population had decreased slightly to 26 people.
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2020 | 26 | — | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
See also
- In Spanish: Mount Wilson (Nevada) para niños