This population and steets profile of New Virginia City is an appendix to the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. It presents maps, analyses, and other data on the city's people, transportation system, economic vitality, sustainability, and community services. The Fact Book is updated annually and is usually published late winter or early spring. Not all data is updated annually, so it is recommended to check the title and source information for the most recent figures.
The most recent data available from Census and ESRI show that 2% or fewer of the county's population has moved out of the country in the past decade. The percentage of foreign-born residents and Hispanic residents is much lower than the state average. There are slightly more households per house, but the percentage of renters is significantly lower than the state average. There are fewer than ten evictions each year in this ZIP code.
The historic character of Virginia City can be found in the town's board sidewalks, and restored buildings dating to the 1860s and 1870s. The town has many museums. The Fourth Ward School Museum features interactive displays and an 1876 classroom. The school is the only remaining wooden school in the United States. A number of buildings in the city are on the National Register of Historic Places. The City has a unique history and is well worth the visit.
The mining industry dominated the town's economy, resulting in the town's status as an industrial center while retaining the frontier flavor. Immigrants from England, which had developed hard-rock mining, became the dominant ethnic group. In 1870, English immigrants constituted the majority of the population. In addition to Irish and Cornish immigrants, Asians accounted for 7.6% of the population. These immigrants came to the United States after the construction of the transcontinental railroad.