NCP Blog: Spotlight on Panel Members in Nevada

Up next in our Spotlight on States series: Nevada!

 

Nevada became the 36th state on Oct. 31, 1864. It ranks seventh among our states in total land area. Nevada shares borders with Oregon and Idaho to the north, Utah to the east, Arizona to the southeast, and California to the west.

 

In the early 21st century, Nevada was one of the fastest-growing states in population. Its estimated population in 2023 was 3,194,176, making it the 32nd most populous state. Nevada’s capital city is Carson City, located in the western part of the state.

 

Official Nevada State Symbols

 

Every state has their own unique symbols, from birds to flowers to songs and more! Here are some of Nevada’s official state symbols:

 

– Colors: Silver and Blue
– Flower: Sagebrush
– Grass: Indian Ricegrass
– Bird: Mountain Bluebird
– Insect: Vivid Dancer Damselfly
– Reptile: Desert Tortoise
– Animal: Desert Bighorn Sheep
– Metal: Silver

 

Find more information about Nevada’s state symbols here.

 

Fun Facts about Nevada

 

Nevada has 314 named mountain ranges — more mountain ranges than any other state — and 35 peaks over 10,000 feet in elevation.

 

Nevada is the driest state in the nation with a statewide average of 10 inches of precipitation per year.

 

Nevada ranks 8th for the number of butterflies found in a single state.

 

Measuring up to 45 inches and weighing up to 50 lbs, the Lahontan cutthroat trout, aka Nevada’s state fish, is the largest inland cutthroat trout in the world.

 

With over 300 hot springs, Nevada is home to more hot springs than any other state in the nation.

 

Nevada is the largest gold-producing state in the nation. It is second in the world behind South Africa.

 

The state has about 50,000 miles of paved road, much of it featured in films like “Vanishing Point,” “Breakdown,” “Rainman,” and “Lethal Weapon 4.”

 

Famous people from Nevada include tennis player Andre Agassi, Jimmy Kimmel, the actors Dawn Wells and Charisma Carpenter, and politician Harry Reid.

 

NCP Panel Members in Nevada

 

Want to learn more about your fellow panel members in another state? Here’s how our Nevada panel members answered some of our survey questions!

 

 

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