Douglas County, Nevada

Douglas County is a county in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2020 census, the population was 49,488. Its county seat is Minden. Douglas County comprises the Gardnerville Ranchos, NV Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the RenoCarson CityFernley, NV Combined Statistical Area.

Douglas County
From top, left to right: View of Stateline from near Heavenly Mountain Resort. Nevada Beach Campground in Zephyr Cove. Douglas County Courthouse in Minden. Downtown Gardnerville.
Location within the U.S. state of Nevada
Nevada's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°55′N 119°37′W
Country United States
State Nevada
Founded1861 (1861)
Named forStephen A. Douglas
SeatMinden
Largest cityGardnerville Ranchos
Area
  Total738 sq mi (1,910 km2)
  Land710 sq mi (1,800 km2)
  Water28 sq mi (70 km2)  3.8%
Population
 (2020)
  Total49,488
  Density67/sq mi (26/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
  Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.douglascountynv.gov
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