Tonopah
Census-designated place in Nye County, Nevada
Tonopah is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nye County, Nevada, with 2,179 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,047 ft (1,843 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Goldfield, 25.6 miles S.
- 2,179residents (2020 Census)
- 6,047 ftelevation · 1,843 m
- 9.3 sq miland area · 24.0 km²
- 235 / sq mipopulation density
About Tonopah
Tonopah ( TOHN-ə-pah, Shoshoni language: Tonampaa) is a census-designated place in and the county seat of Nye County, Nevada, United States. Nicknamed the Queen of the Silver Camps for its mining-rich history, it is now primarily a tourism-based resort city, notable for attractions like the Mizpah Hotel and the Clown Motel.
Tonopah is located at the junction of U.S. Routes 6 and 95, approximately midway between Las Vegas and Reno. In the 2020 census, the population was 2,179. The census-designated place (CDP) of Tonopah has a total area of 16.2 square miles (42 km2), all land.
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Living in Tonopah
- Median household income
- $47,031
- Median home value
- $143,900
- Median rent
- $843/mo
- Median age
- 61.2
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Tonopah had 2,179 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,179 |
|---|---|
| Density | 235 per sq mi (91 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tonopah at a glance
| State | Nevada (NV) |
|---|---|
| County | Nye County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,179 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.26 sq mi (24.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,047 ft (1,843 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0822° N, 117.2246° W |
| Official website | tonopahnevada.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3273600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Tonopah
What county is Tonopah in?
Tonopah is in Nye County, Nevada.
What is the population of Tonopah, NV?
2,179 people lived in Tonopah at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Tonopah?
6,047 feet (1,843 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tonopah?
Goldfield (25.6 mi), Silver Peak (31.8 mi).
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