Beatty
Census-designated place in Nye County, Nevada
Beatty is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nye County, Nevada, with 880 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,307 ft (1,008 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Amargosa Valley, 34.0 miles SE.
- 880residents (2020 Census)
- 3,307 ftelevation · 1,008 m
- 17.7 sq miland area · 45.8 km²
- 50 / sq mipopulation density
- 89003ZIP code
About Beatty
Beatty ( BAYT-ee) is an unincorporated town along the Amargosa River in Nye County, Nevada, United States. U.S. Route 95 runs through the town, which lies between Tonopah, about 90 miles (140 km) to the north and Las Vegas, about 120 miles (190 km) to the southeast. State Route 374 connects Beatty to Death Valley National Park, about 8 miles (13 km) to the west.
Before the arrival of non-indigenous people in the 19th century, the region was home to groups of Western Shoshone. Established in 1905, the community was named after Montillus (Montillion) Murray "Old Man" Beatty, who settled on a ranch in the Oasis Valley in 1896 and became Beatty's first postmaster. With the arrival of the Las Vegas and Tonopah Railroad in 1905, the town became a railway center for the Bullfrog Mining District, including mining towns such as nearby Rhyolite. Starting in the 1940s, Nellis Air Force Base and other federal installations contributed to the town's economy as did tourism related to Death Valley National Park and the rise of Las Vegas as an entertainment center.
Beatty is home to the Beatty Museum and Historical Society and to businesses catering to tourist travel. The ghost town of Rhyolite and the Goldwell Open Air Museum (a sculpture park), are both about 4 miles (6 km) to the west, and Yucca Mountain and the Nevada Test Site are about 18 miles (29 km) to the east.
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Beatty had 880 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 880 |
|---|---|
| Density | 50 per sq mi (19 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Beatty at a glance
| State | Nevada (NV) |
|---|---|
| County | Nye County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 880 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.68 sq mi (45.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,307 ft (1,008 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9962° N, 116.7235° W |
| ZIP code | 89003 |
| Official website | beattynv.info |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3205100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Beatty
What county is Beatty in?
Beatty is in Nye County, Nevada.
What is the population of Beatty, NV?
880 people lived in Beatty at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Beatty, NV?
The ZIP code of Beatty is 89003.
What is the elevation of Beatty?
3,307 feet (1,008 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Beatty?
Amargosa Valley (34.0 mi), Furnace Creek (40.2 mi).
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