Floriston
Census-designated place in Nevada County, California

Floriston is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nevada County, California, with 80 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,381 ft (1,945 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Verdi, 9.1 miles N.
- 80residents (2020 Census)
- 6,381 ftelevation · 1,945 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 84 / sq mipopulation density
- 96111ZIP code
About Floriston
Floriston is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Nevada County, California. It is situated at an elevation of 5,400 ft (1,600 m) above sea level. Floriston is located on the Truckee River, 10 miles (16.1 km) east-northeast of Truckee. Formerly an important railroad stop and mill town, Floriston survives to this day as a small residential community. The population was 80 at the 2020 census.
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- Median age
- 76.6
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Floriston had 80 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 80 |
|---|---|
| Density | 84 per sq mi (33 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Floriston at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Nevada County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 80 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.95 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,381 ft (1,945 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3929° N, 120.0151° W |
| ZIP code | 96111 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0624526 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Floriston
- Verdi, NV9.1 mi N
- Verdi9.3 mi N
- Incline Village, NV9.3 mi SE
- Mogul, NV9.8 mi NE
- Truckee10.0 mi W
- Kings Beach10.0 mi S
- Tahoe Vista10.4 mi S
- Crystal Bay, NV11.2 mi S
- Carnelian Bay11.4 mi S
- Cedar Flat13.5 mi S
- Reno, NV13.9 mi NE
- Washoe Valley, NV14.5 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Floriston
What county is Floriston in?
Floriston is in Nevada County, California.
What is the population of Floriston, CA?
80 people lived in Floriston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Floriston, CA?
The ZIP code of Floriston is 96111.
What is the elevation of Floriston?
6,381 feet (1,945 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Floriston?
Verdi (9.1 mi), Verdi (9.3 mi), Incline Village (9.3 mi), Mogul (9.8 mi), Truckee (10.0 mi).
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