Esmeralda County Repository Oversight Program
The relatively slower and more erratic rate of population growth in Esmeralda County, particularly during the 1950’s, 1960’, and 1970’, was due to the county’s economic concentration in mining activities and little available economic diversification and alternative employment opportunities. In recent years, growth in the County has stagnated. Factors influencing population numbers in the County are believed to include a severe decline in mining, with extensive out-migration, along with immigration by semi-retired and retired persons.
Photo description: This historic arch is a reminder of the glory years of mining in Goldfield, Nevada.
