Goldfield
Census-designated place in Esmeralda County, Nevada
Goldfield is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Esmeralda County, Nevada, with 225 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,686 ft (1,733 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Silver Peak, 22.1 miles W.
- 225residents (2020 Census)
- 5,686 ftelevation · 1,733 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.8 km²
- 152 / sq mipopulation density
About Goldfield
Goldfield is an unincorporated town, census-designated place, and county seat of Esmeralda County, Nevada. As of the 2020 census, the town had a population of 225. Goldfield is located roughly 247 miles (398 km) southeast of Carson City and 188 miles (303 km) northwest of Las Vegas along U.S. Route 95.
Goldfield was founded after gold was discovered there in 1902, and it grew rapidly as the center of Nevada’s early 20th century mining boom. By 1906 it had about 20,000 residents and was briefly the largest city in the state. That year it hosted the lightweight boxing championship between Joe Gans and Battling Nelson, and in 1905 it became the county seat. Disputes between mine owners and the Western Federation of Miners led Theodore Roosevelt to send federal troops to the town in December 1907, which in turn prompted the Nevada Legislature to create the Nevada State Police. Production and population declined after the boom: the town had 4,838 residents by 1910, the largest mining company left in 1919, and a fire in 1923 destroyed much of the town.
Several buildings from the boom years survive, including the Goldfield Hotel, the Esmeralda County Courthouse, and the Goldfield High School building. Most of them are within the Goldfield Historic District, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The town holds the annual Goldfield Days festival and is home to the International Car Forest of the Last Church. It has also served as a filming location, including for Vanishing Point .
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- Median household income
- $78,580
- Median age
- 45.6
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Goldfield had 225 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 225 |
|---|---|
| Density | 152 per sq mi (59 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Goldfield at a glance
| State | Nevada (NV) |
|---|---|
| County | Esmeralda County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 225 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.48 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,686 ft (1,733 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7122° N, 117.2379° W |
| Official website | goldfieldnevada.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3228900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Goldfield
What county is Goldfield in?
Goldfield is in Esmeralda County, Nevada.
What is the population of Goldfield, NV?
225 people lived in Goldfield at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Goldfield?
5,686 feet (1,733 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Goldfield?
Silver Peak (22.1 mi), Tonopah (25.6 mi), Dyer (43.4 mi).
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