Nixon, Nevada facts for kids
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Nixon, Nevada
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Location of Nixon, Nevada
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.33 sq mi (16.39 km2) |
| • Land | 6.33 sq mi (16.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,914 ft (1,193 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 464 |
| • Density | 73.34/sq mi (28.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
89424
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| Area code(s) | 775 |
| FIPS code | 32-51200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0858114 |
Nixon is a small community in Washoe County, Nevada, USA. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a place that looks like a town but isn't officially a city. In 2020, about 464 people lived there.
Nixon is part of the larger Reno–Sparks area. It is also very important to the Paiute people. It serves as the main center for the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation. The tribe's Museum and Visitor Center are located here.
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Geography of Nixon
Nixon covers an area of about 6.3 square miles (16.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the CDP itself.
How Nixon Got Its Name
Nixon was named after George Stuart Nixon. He was a Senator who represented Nevada in the U.S. Senate. He served from 1905 to 1912.
People Living in Nixon
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| 2020 | 464 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 418 people living in Nixon. These people made up 132 households and 104 families. Most of the people living in Nixon were Native Americans. About 96% of the population identified as Native American. A small number of people were White, Asian, or Pacific Islander. About 5% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households (49%) had children under 18 living with them. About 37% were married couples. The average household had about 3 people. The average family had almost 3.6 people.
The median age of people in Nixon was 26 years old. This means half the people were younger than 26 and half were older. About 39% of the population was under 18. About 10% were 65 or older.
The median income for a household in Nixon was $25,417 in 2000. The median income for a family was $28,906. About 26% of all people and 22% of families lived below the poverty line. This included 30% of children under 18.
Education in Nixon
The schools in Nixon are part of the Washoe County School District. There is also a special school called Pyramid Lake Schools. This school is run by the Bureau of Indian Education.
Images for kids
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Nixon, Nevada in 1973.
See also
In Spanish: Nixon (Nevada) para niños
