Las Vegas, NV

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2021 Population

634,786

1.52% 1-year decline

US Senator

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.9

0.531% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.9%

0.0657% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$61,356

5.1% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$302,100

8.01% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

289,343

2.25% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Las Vegas, NV had a population of 635k people with a median age of 37.9 and a median household income of $61,356. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Las Vegas, NV declined from 644,594 to 634,786, a −1.52% decrease and its median household income grew from $58,377 to $61,356, a 5.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Las Vegas, NV are White (Non-Hispanic) (42.1%), White (Hispanic) (13.4%), Other (Hispanic) (12.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.1%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (6.62%).

None of the households in Las Vegas, NV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.1% of the residents in Las Vegas, NV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Las Vegas, NV are College of Southern Nevada (4,725 degrees awarded in 2021), Northwest Career College (1,246 degrees), and Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin (634 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Las Vegas, NV was $302,100, and the homeownership rate was 53.7%.

Most people in Las Vegas, NV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Las Vegas, NV was 2 cars per household.

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United States Nevada Clark County, NV Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV

Population & Diversity

Las Vegas, NV is home to a population of 635k people, from which 89.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 20.8% of Las Vegas, NV residents were born outside of the country (132k people).

In 2021, there were 3.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (267k people) in Las Vegas, NV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 85.2k White (Hispanic) and 80.3k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.1%

2021 Citizenship

89.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 89.1% of Las Vegas, NV residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Las Vegas, NV was 89.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Las Vegas, NV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Las Vegas, NV

White (Non-Hispanic)
267k ± 4.1k
White (Hispanic)
85.2k ± 4.12k
Other (Hispanic)
80.3k ± 4.26k

34.1%

Hispanic Population

216k people

34.1% of the people in Las Vegas, NV are hispanic (216k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Las Vegas, NV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Nevada.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
221,991 ± 11,140 people
Philippines
91,215 ± 7,304 people
El Salvador
24,288 ± 3,811 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nevada was Mexico, the natal country of 221,991 Nevada residents, followed by Philippines with 91,215 and El Salvador with 24,288.

Foreign-Born Population

20.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

132k people

20.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

133k people

As of 2021, 20.8% of Las Vegas, NV residents (132k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Las Vegas, NV was 20.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Las Vegas, NV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
10,801 ± 706
Gulf War (2001-)
9,440 ± 878
Gulf War (1990s)
7,002 ± 717

Las Vegas, NV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Las Vegas, NV employs 289k people. The largest industries in Las Vegas, NV are Accommodation & Food Services (41,681 people), Retail Trade (35,505 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (29,216 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($87,143), Public Administration ($67,444), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($66,939).

Males in Nevada have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,817. The income inequality in Nevada (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

289k

2021 Value

± 4,427

−2.25%

1 Year decline

± 2.21%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Las Vegas, NV declined at a rate of −2.25%, from 296k employees to 289k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Las Vegas, NV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (33,612 people), Sales & Related Occupations (32,572 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (28,155 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Las Vegas, NV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nevada (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

289k

2021 Value

± 4,427

−2.25%

1 Year decline

± 2.21%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Las Vegas, NV declined at a rate of −2.25%, from 296k employees to 289k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Las Vegas, NV, are Accommodation & Food Services (41,681 people), Retail Trade (35,505 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (29,216 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Las Vegas, NV, though some of these residents may live in Las Vegas, NV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,183

Median earning men ± $744

$35,283

Median earning women ± $728

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($74,583), Information ($59,301), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,646).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($58,499), Wholesale Trade ($50,122), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($44,087).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Nevada. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nevada.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Nevada to other states, or from other states to Nevada.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Nevada product (by dollars) was Electronics with $10.9B, followed by Misc. mfg. prods. ($8.73B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($4.86B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Nevada products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$72.2B

2020 Value in Nevada

$145B

Projected 2050 Value in Nevada

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Nevada trade was $72.2B. This is expected to increase 101% to $145B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Nevada trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Nevada to other states, or from other states to Nevada.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$15.3B
Texas
$3.28B
Utah
$2.59B

In 2020, the top outbound Nevada domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $15.3B, followed by Texas with $3.28B and Utah and $2.59B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Nevada shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Nevada went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.05%).

Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are the senators currently representing the state of Nevada. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nevada is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Las Vegas, NV. Showing the available data for Nevada.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.7%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.05%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Nevada went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.05%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nevada for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Nevada

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Catherine Cortez Masto

Senator from Nevada

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jacky Rosen

Senator from Nevada

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are the senators currently representing Nevada.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Nevada over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Nevada

Nevada is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nevada have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Las Vegas, NV awarded 7,356 degrees. The student population of Las Vegas, NV in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 12,932 male students and 20,663 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Las Vegas, NV are Hispanic or Latino (2,536 and 34.8%), followed by White (2,125 and 29.2%), Black or African American (985 and 13.5%), and Asian (718 and 9.85%).

The largest universities in Las Vegas, NV by number of degrees awarded are College of Southern Nevada (4,725 and 64.2%), Northwest Career College (1,246 and 16.9%), and Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin (634 and 8.62%).

The most popular majors in Las Vegas, NV are Liberal Arts & Sciences (622 and 8.46%), Medical Assistant (605 and 8.22%), and Other Science Technologies (492 and 6.69%).

The median tuition cost in Las Vegas, NV for a public four year colleges is $3,293 for in-state students and $10,979 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Las Vegas, NV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 33,595 (38.5% men and 61.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 33,595 students enrolled in Las Vegas, NV, 38.5% men and 61.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 12,569 records, of which 62.5% were women and 37.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
393 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
622 degrees awarded
Other Science Technologies
492 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Las Vegas, NV was General Business Administration & Management with 393 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Las Vegas, NV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

College of Southern Nevada
4,725 degrees awarded
Northwest Career College
1,246 degrees awarded
Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin
634 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of Southern Nevada with 4,725 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 2,144 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Las Vegas, NV, which is 0.411 times less than the 5,212 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 2,536 degrees mean that there were 1.19 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 2,125 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($18,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($920) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,280) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.16% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.26% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (697k), Some college (600k), and Bachelors Degree (380k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Las Vegas, NV was $302,100 in 2021, which is 1.23 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $279,700 to $302,100, a 8.01% increase. The homeownership rate in Las Vegas, NV is 53.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Las Vegas, NV have an average commute time of 25.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Las Vegas, NV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Las Vegas, NV is $61,356. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Las Vegas, NV was Census Tract 32.42 with a value of $180,046, followed by Census Tract 33.12 and Census Tract 33.21, with respective values of $150,242 and $135,944.

Housing

Property

$302,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,010

$126,887

Median Property Taxes

±$2,571

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Las Vegas, NV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Las Vegas, NV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

53.7%

Homeownership

2021

71.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 53.7% of the housing units in Las Vegas, NV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Las Vegas, NV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 32.42
Census Tract 33.12
Census Tract 33.21

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Las Vegas, NV was Census Tract 32.42 with a value of $180,046, followed by Census Tract 33.12 and Census Tract 33.21, with respective values of $150,242 and $135,944.

The following map shows all of the places in Las Vegas, NV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,356

Median Household Income

± $1,059

236k

Number of Households

± 3,479

In 2021, the median household income of the 236k households in Las Vegas, NV grew to $61,356 from the previous year's value of $58,377.

The following chart displays the households in Las Vegas, NV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Las Vegas, NV is from Nevada.

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Nevada

0.448

2020 Wage GINI in Nevada

In 2021, the income inequality in Nevada was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.248% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nevada was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nevada in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Nevada across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75.5%)
Carpooled (9.81%)
Worked At Home (7.4%)

In 2021, 75.5% of workers in Las Vegas, NV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.81%) and those who worked at home (7.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Las Vegas, NV have a shorter commute time (25.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.87% of the workforce in Las Vegas, NV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Las Vegas, NV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Las Vegas, NV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Las Vegas, NV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Las Vegas, NV (93.7k out of 627k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Las Vegas, NV is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.1% of the population of Las Vegas, NV has health coverage, with 43.5% on employee plans, 18.4% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 2.45% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Clark County, NV see 1760 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.171% increase from the previous year (1757 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1593 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 445 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,760 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Clark County, NV

Primary care physicians in Clark County, NV see an average of 1,760 patients per year. This represents a 0.171% increase from the previous year (1,757 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Clark County, NV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 21% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.9%

Uninsured

43.5%

Employer Coverage

18.4%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

2.45%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Las Vegas, NV grew by 3.49% from 12.5% to 12.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Las Vegas, NV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.