McDermitt

Census-designated place in Humboldt County, Nevada

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McDermitt is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Humboldt County, Nevada, with 124 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,432 ft (1,351 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fort McDermitt, 4.5 miles E.

About McDermitt

McDermitt is an unincorporated community straddling the Nevada–Oregon border, in Humboldt County, Nevada, and Malheur County, Oregon, United States. McDermitt's economy has historically been based on mining, ranching, and farming. The last mining operation closed in 1990, resulting in a steady decline in population.

As of the 2010 census, the combined population was 513. Seventy-five percent of the residents were American Indian, predominantly Northern Paiute of the Fort McDermitt Indian Reservation, whose members include Shoshone people.

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McDermitt, NV population

McDermitt had 124 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census124
Density79 per sq mi (31 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

McDermitt at a glance

StateNevada (NV)
CountyHumboldt County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population124 (2020)
Land area1.57 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Elevation4,432 ft (1,351 m)
Coordinates41.9903° N, 117.7208° W
ZIP code89421
Census code (GEOID)3244000

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about McDermitt

What county is McDermitt in?

McDermitt is in Humboldt County, Nevada.

What is the population of McDermitt, NV?

124 people lived in McDermitt at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of McDermitt, NV?

The ZIP code of McDermitt is 89421.

What is the elevation of McDermitt?

4,432 feet (1,351 m) above sea level.

What towns are near McDermitt?

Fort McDermitt (4.5 mi), Orovada (30.9 mi), Paradise Valley (36.1 mi), Denio (47.1 mi).

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