What this tracks
This dataset records Nevada’s officially designated urban areas, including their names, census population, land area, and related administrative details.
Why it matters to you
Knowing whether your property falls within an urban boundary affects trash pickup schedules, school district assignments, and which Nevada Department of Transportation district maintains your roads. If you’re opening a business in Fallon, this data tells you whether you’ll need to comply with urban zoning ordinances or county regulations.
How to read this data
URBAN_NAME — The official name of the urban area (e.g., “Fallon, NV”).
CENSUS_POP — The population count from the most recent census (e.g., 19,469 people).
CENSUS_LAND — The area in square miles (e.g., 40.28 means 40.28 square miles).
DOT_DIST — Which Nevada DOT district serves this area (e.g., 2 means District 2 handles maintenance).
Try it yourself
Check whether your neighborhood is officially considered urban by searching for your city name in the dataset, then compare the boundary map with your property location. This affects which services you’re eligible for.