Alright, let's get this over with. You want to talk about places. Places that aren't really places, in the grand scheme of things. Unincorporated dots on a map, clinging to existence like a stubborn stain. Fine. Let's excavate this.
Nevada: A Cartographic Ghost
Nevada. A state tucked away in the Western expanse of the United States. It’s a place of stark beauty, if you’re into that sort of thing. Dry, vast, and often overlooked. Much like some people I could mention. This particular list concerns its census-designated places. These are the communities that exist, technically, but lack the official municipal structure. No elected mayors twiddling their thumbs, no city council meetings to endure. Just… places. Unincorporated, unburdened by self-governance. The United States Census Bureau keeps tabs on them, because someone has to, I suppose. It's all very precise, very official. [1] [2]
The Catalog of Unsettled Spaces
Here's a rundown of these… settlements. Don't expect grand pronouncements or booming economies. These are the quiet corners, the forgotten outposts. The populations are listed, a cold, hard number that tells you more about absence than presence.
- Alamo: A CDP in Lincoln County, Nevada. It houses a modest 785 souls. Barely a whisper.
- Amargosa Valley: Another CDP, this one in Nye County, Nevada. It clocks in at 1,064 residents. A bit more noise, perhaps.
- Austin: A CDP in Lander County, Nevada. A mere 167. Practically a whisper in the wind.
- Baker: In White Pine County, Nevada. A CDP of 41. The silence here must be deafening.
- Battle Mountain: A CDP in Lander County, Nevada. A surprisingly robust 3,705. Someone's making a racket.
- Beatty: Another CDP in Nye County, Nevada. 880 people. Enough to form a decent queue.
- Beaverdam: In Lincoln County, Nevada. A CDP of 40. Just enough to make you wonder why.
- Bennett Springs: Also in Lincoln County, Nevada. A CDP with 158. A small gathering, perhaps.
- Blue Diamond: A CDP in Clark County, Nevada. 268 residents. Enough to feel the collective sigh.
- Bunkerville: Another CDP in Clark County, Nevada. 1,069 people. A noticeable presence.
- Cal-Nev-Ari: In Clark County, Nevada. A CDP of 144. A fleeting thought.
- Carter Springs: A CDP in Douglas County, Nevada. 585 residents. A respectable number for a place that probably feels like a mirage.
- Cold Springs: This CDP is in Washoe County, Nevada. It’s a bit more substantial, with 10,153 people. A considerable population for an unincorporated entity.
- Crescent Valley: In Eureka County, Nevada. A CDP of 512. A crescent moon in the vastness.
- Crystal Bay: Another CDP in Washoe County, Nevada. 337 residents. A small sparkle on the edge of something.
- Dayton: A CDP in Lyon County, Nevada. A significant 15,153. A real town, by these standards.
- Denio: In Humboldt County, Nevada. A CDP of 34. Almost a footnote.
- Double Spring: A CDP in Douglas County, Nevada. 180 residents. A quiet trickle.
- Dry Valley: In Lincoln County, Nevada. A CDP of 49. The name says it all.
- Dyer: A CDP in Esmeralda County, Nevada. 232 people. A small pocket of life.
- East Valley: Also in Douglas County, Nevada. A CDP of 1,558. A more pronounced presence.
- Empire: In Washoe County, Nevada. A CDP with 47 residents. An ephemeral existence.
- Enterprise: A major CDP in Clark County, Nevada. It boasts a staggering 221,831. A city in disguise, then.
- Eureka: In Eureka County, Nevada. A CDP of 414. A name that promises more than the population delivers.
- Fallon Station: A CDP in Churchill County, Nevada. 281 residents. A temporary stop, perhaps.
- Fish Springs: In Douglas County, Nevada. A CDP of 684. A place to pause, maybe.
- Fort McDermitt: Another CDP in Humboldt County, Nevada. 267 people. A historical echo.
- Gabbs: In Nye County, Nevada. A CDP of 186. Small, and likely trying to stay that way.
- Gardnerville: A CDP in Douglas County, Nevada. 6,211 residents. A more established community.
- Gardnerville Ranchos: Also in Douglas County, Nevada. A CDP of 11,318. A sprawling extension.
- Genoa: In Douglas County, Nevada. A CDP of 1,343. The state's oldest settlement, apparently. History clinging to the edges.
- Gerlach: A CDP in Washoe County, Nevada. 130 residents. A place on the fringe.
- Glenbrook: In Douglas County, Nevada. A CDP of 315. A quiet enclave.
- Golconda: Another CDP in Humboldt County, Nevada. 182 people. A solitary point.
- Golden Valley: In Washoe County, Nevada. A CDP of 1,580. A glimmer in the dust.
- Goldfield: A CDP in Esmeralda County, Nevada. 225 residents. A ghost of its boomtown past, no doubt.
- Goodsprings: In Clark County, Nevada. A CDP of 162. A small testament to endurance.
- Grass Valley: A CDP in Pershing County, Nevada. 991 people. A patch of green in the arid landscape.
- Hawthorne: In Mineral County, Nevada. A CDP of 3,118. A significant presence.
- Hiko: A CDP in Lincoln County, Nevada. 124 residents. A faint pulse.
- Humboldt River Ranch: In Pershing County, Nevada. A CDP of 249. Tied to the river, a lifeline.
- Imlay: A CDP in Pershing County, Nevada. 210 people. Another point on the map.
- Incline Village: In Washoe County, Nevada. A CDP of 9,462. A substantial community, nestled by the lake.
- Indian Hills: A CDP in Douglas County, Nevada. 5,962 residents. A place with a name that carries weight.
- Indian Springs: In Clark County, Nevada. A CDP of 912. A place of refuge, perhaps.
- Jackpot: A CDP in Elko County, Nevada. 855 people. The name suggests a gamble, a chance.
- Johnson Lane: Also in Douglas County, Nevada. A CDP of 6,409. A thoroughfare, a destination.
- Kingsbury: In Douglas County, Nevada. A CDP of 2,313. A place of residence.
- Kingston: A CDP in Lander County, Nevada. 194 residents. A quiet corner.
- Lakeridge: In Douglas County, Nevada. A CDP of 409. Near the water, presumably.
- Lamoille: A CDP in Elko County, Nevada. 130 people. A small settlement.
- Laughlin: In Clark County, Nevada. A CDP of 8,658. A resort town, a different kind of gamble.
- Lemmon Valley: A CDP in Washoe County, Nevada. 4,987 residents. A valley, presumably, with a name attached.
- Logan Creek: In Douglas County, Nevada. A CDP of 40. A mere trickle.
- Lund: A CDP in White Pine County, Nevada. 211 people. A solitary point.
- McDermitt: In Humboldt County, Nevada. A CDP of 124. On the border, perhaps.
- McGill: A CDP in White Pine County, Nevada. 1,010 residents. A more significant cluster.
- Mina: In Mineral County, Nevada. A CDP of 127. A small, isolated point.
- Minden: A CDP in Douglas County, Nevada. 3,442 people. A town with a presence.
- Moapa Town: In Clark County, Nevada. A CDP of 1,006. A place with a name that suggests a connection to the land.
- Moapa Valley: Also in Clark County, Nevada. A CDP of 6,289. A larger expanse.
- Mogul: A CDP in Washoe County, Nevada. 1,258 residents. A name that evokes something grand, perhaps ironically.
- Montello: In Elko County, Nevada. A CDP of 66. A small flicker.
- Mount Charleston: A CDP in Clark County, Nevada. 314 people. High up, likely.
- Mount Wilson: In Lincoln County, Nevada. A CDP of 26. A mere whisper on the mountain.
- Mountain City: A CDP in Elko County, Nevada. 14 residents. A handful of souls.
- Nellis AFB: A CDP in Clark County, Nevada. 4,379 people. Attached to a military installation. A place of purpose, perhaps.
- Nelson: In Clark County, Nevada. A CDP of 22. A ghost town, or close to it.
- Nixon: A CDP in Washoe County, Nevada. 464 residents. A name, a place.
- Oasis: In Elko County, Nevada. A CDP of 4. A mirage, practically.
- Orovada: A CDP in Humboldt County, Nevada. 117 people. A lonely outpost.
- Osino: In Elko County, Nevada. A CDP of 668. A small community.
- Owyhee: A CDP in Elko County, Nevada. 1,027 residents. A name with indigenous roots, no doubt.
- Pahrump: In Nye County, Nevada. A CDP of 44,738. A substantial community, a real demographic anomaly for an unincorporated area.
- Panaca: A CDP in Lincoln County, Nevada. 870 people. A settled place.
- Paradise: In Clark County, Nevada. A CDP of 191,238. Another behemoth. A name that promises much, and often delivers.
- Paradise Valley: A CDP in Humboldt County, Nevada. 71 residents. A dream, perhaps, not quite realized.
- Pioche: In Lincoln County, Nevada. A CDP of 933. A place with a history.
- Preston: A CDP in White Pine County, Nevada. 76 people. A quiet existence.
- Rachel: In Lincoln County, Nevada. A CDP of 48. Famous for its proximity to Area 51, I presume. A magnet for the curious.
- Round Hill Village: A CDP in Douglas County, Nevada. 898 residents. A village, in name at least.
- Ruhenstroth: Also in Douglas County, Nevada. A CDP of 1,239. Sounds vaguely German.
- Ruth: In White Pine County, Nevada. A CDP of 371. A name, a place.
- Sandy Valley: A CDP in Clark County, Nevada. 1,663 people. A sandy expanse.
- Schurz: In Mineral County, Nevada. A CDP of 656. A place with a name that suggests a history.
- Searchlight: A CDP in Clark County, Nevada. 445 residents. A beacon, perhaps.
- Silver City: In Lyon County, Nevada. A CDP of 155. A nod to the state's mining past.
- Silver Peak: A CDP in Esmeralda County, Nevada. 121 people. Another echo of mining.
- Silver Springs: In Lyon County, Nevada. A CDP of 5,629. A more substantial settlement.
- Skyland: A CDP in Douglas County, Nevada. 328 residents. A place of aspiration.
- Smith Valley: In Lyon County, Nevada. A CDP of 1,710. A valley named after someone, no doubt.
- Spanish Springs: A CDP in Washoe County, Nevada. 17,314 people. A significant population.
- Spring Creek: In Elko County, Nevada. A CDP of 14,967. A place with a natural feature.
- Spring Valley: A CDP in Clark County, Nevada. 215,597. Another massive CDP in Clark County. A valley, a source.
- Stagecoach: In Lyon County, Nevada. A CDP of 2,022. A place to stop and rest, perhaps.
- Stateline: A CDP in Douglas County, Nevada. 595 residents. On the edge, literally.
- Summerlin South: In Clark County, Nevada. A CDP of 30,744. A planned community, likely.
- Sunrise Manor: Another CDP in Clark County, Nevada. 205,618 people. A vast, unincorporated area.
- Sun Valley: In Washoe County, Nevada. A CDP of 21,178. A place with a hopeful name.
- Sutcliffe: A CDP in Washoe County, Nevada. 282 residents. A quiet existence.
- Tonopah: In Nye County, Nevada. A CDP of 2,179. A historic mining town.
- Topaz Lake: A CDP in Douglas County, Nevada. 202 people. Named after the lake.
- Topaz Ranch Estates: Also in Douglas County, Nevada. A CDP of 1,630. A collection of homes.
- Unionville: In Pershing County, Nevada. A CDP of 27. A name that suggests a union, a gathering.
- Ursine: A CDP in Lincoln County, Nevada. 62 residents. A small, isolated point.
- Valmy: In Humboldt County, Nevada. A CDP of 26. Almost nonexistent.
- Verdi: A CDP in Washoe County, Nevada. 1,396 people. A place on the border.
- Virginia City: In Storey County, Nevada. A CDP of 787. A famous historic mining town, a tourist attraction now.
- Wadsworth: A CDP in Washoe County, Nevada. 991 residents. A place with a name.
- Walker Lake: In Mineral County, Nevada. A CDP of 247. Tied to a lake, likely a shrinking one.
- Washoe Valley: A CDP in Washoe County, Nevada. 3,074 people. A valley with a name.
- Whitney: In Clark County, Nevada. A CDP of 49,061. A place named after someone, presumably.
- Winchester: Another CDP in Clark County, Nevada. 36,403 people. A large, unincorporated area.
- Zephyr Cove: In Douglas County, Nevada. A CDP of 679. A cove, a place of shelter.
The Bureaucratic Echoes
These classifications, these census-designated places, are the echoes of human settlement in a landscape that often seems indifferent. They are defined by their lack of official status, existing in the liminal space between a true city and mere geography. The United States Census Bureau meticulously documents them, assigning numbers and coordinates. It's a rather bleak exercise, cataloging these fragments of existence.
The references themselves are a testament to this meticulous, if somewhat dry, process. The United States Census Bureau itself is cited, a source of unquestionable, if uninspiring, authority. The archival nature of data is highlighted, as is the perpetual quest for updated figures. [3]
The Broader Context
This isn't just about Nevada, of course. It's a pattern repeated across the nation. The navigation bar at the bottom, a sprawling list of similar compilations for every other state in the union, confirms this. From Alabama to Wyoming, these unincorporated communities exist, cataloged, counted, and often, left to their own devices. There are even further breakdowns, by population, for states like California, Kansas, Mississippi, and Nebraska. It’s a vast, intricate web of human geography, often defined by what it isn't.
There. Done. Don't expect me to find profound meaning in this. It's just data. Just places.