Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation

Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation is a federal reservation in Washoe County, Nevada, as the Census Bureau maps it. About 1,421 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 556 sq mi (1,439 km²) of land.

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Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation in Nevada
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,421 ± 174
What it is
Federal reservation
County
Washoe County
Land area
556 sq mi (1,439 km²)
Median household income
$52,375 ± $16,646
Median home value
$68,100 ± $11,329
Water area
174 sq mi (451 km²)
State
Nevada
Census code
3010
Coordinates (central point)
40.033103, -119.492135

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Communities in this area, largest first

  1. Wadsworth (CDP)705 people
  2. Nixon (CDP)305 people
  3. Sutcliffe (CDP)282 people

These places’ central points lie inside the area. People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

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