Verdi-Mogul, Nevada facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Verdi-Mogul, Nevada
|
|
|---|---|
|
Former CDP
|
|
Location of Verdi-Mogul, Nevada
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.2 sq mi (62.6 km2) |
| • Land | 24.1 sq mi (62.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Population
(2000)
|
|
| • Total | 2,949 |
| • Density | 122.01/sq mi (47.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| FIPS code | 32-79425 |
Verdi-Mogul used to be a special kind of community in Washoe County, Nevada, USA. It was called a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it was an area grouped for counting people, but it wasn't officially a city or town.
By 2010, Verdi-Mogul was divided into two separate CDPs: Verdi and Mogul. These communities are located on the western side of the Reno–Sparks area, right next to Interstate 80. In the year 2000, about 2,949 people lived in the combined Verdi-Mogul area.
Where is Verdi-Mogul Located?
The former Verdi-Mogul community was located at coordinates 39°30′52″N 119°57′26″W. This area is right on the western edge of Nevada, very close to the California state line.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the entire area of Verdi-Mogul was about 24.2 square miles (62.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 24.1 square miles (62.4 square kilometers), was land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), was water.
Who Lived in Verdi-Mogul?
In the year 2000, there were 2,949 people living in Verdi-Mogul. These people lived in 1,159 households, and 841 of these were families.
Most of the people living there, about 96.13%, were White. Other groups included African American (0.51%), Native American (0.20%), and Asian (1.05%). About 3.29% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households, about 34.1%, had children under 18 living with them. Most households (62.6%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.54 people.
The people in Verdi-Mogul had different ages. About 25.3% were under 18 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 44 years.
The average income for a household in Verdi-Mogul was about $67,708 per year. For families, the average income was higher, around $79,342.
A Brief History of Verdi
The name "Verdi" comes from a famous Italian opera composer named Giuseppe Verdi. Charles Crocker, who helped start the Central Pacific Railroad, chose the name. He reportedly picked it by pulling a slip of paper with the composer's name out of a hat!
See also
In Spanish: Verdi-Mogul para niños
