Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV

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2021 Population

156,537

0.524% 1-year decline

US Senator

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.8

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

9.37%

2.54% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$78,042

5.63% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$328,300

9.91% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV had a population of 157k people with a median age of 36.8 and a median household income of $78,042. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV declined from 157,361 to 156,537, a −0.524% decrease and its median household income grew from $73,884 to $78,042, a 5.63% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV are White (Non-Hispanic) (49.8%), White (Hispanic) (11.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.2%), Other (Hispanic) (6.77%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.69%).

20.2% of the households in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, 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.

94.9% of the residents in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Clark County (Northwest Central)--Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV are Northwest Career College (1,246 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV was $328,300, and the homeownership rate was 63.5%.

Most people in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV was 2 cars per household.

Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV borders Las Vegas (Northeast) & North Las Vegas (Outer) Cities PUMA, NV, Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV, and Las Vegas City (Southwest) PUMA, NV.

United States Nevada

Population & Diversity

Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV is home to a population of 157k people, from which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 13.8% of Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV residents were born outside of the country (21.6k people).

In 2021, there were 4.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (78k people) in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.5k White (Hispanic) and 17.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV are Spanish (20,725 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (3,696 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (711 households).

Citizenship

94.9%

2021 Citizenship

94.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.9% of Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV was 94.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV

White (Non-Hispanic)
78k ± 2.87k
White (Hispanic)
18.5k ± 1.7k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17.5k ± 1.75k

25%

Hispanic Population

39.2k people

25% of the people in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV are hispanic (39.2k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

13.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

21.6k people

13.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

21.4k people

As of 2021, 13.8% of Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV residents (21.6k 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 Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV was 13.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
20,725 households (14.1%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
3,696 households (2.52%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
711 households (0.484%)

20.2% of the households in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV was Spanish. 14.1% of the households in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,758 ± 526
Vietnam
2,689 ± 364
Gulf War (1990s)
2,297 ± 475

Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV employs 74.6k people. The largest industries in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV are Amusement & Recreation (5,545 people), Construction (5,518 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,926 people), and the highest paying industries are Architectural, engineering & related services ($151,488), Independent artists, writers, and performers ($146,193), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($141,497).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

36,021

Women

47.7%

39,500

Men

52.3%

The workforce of Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV in 2020 was 75,521 people, with 47.7% woman, and 52.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

74.6k

2021 Value

−1.17%

1 Year decline

± −1.17%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV declined at a rate of −1.17%, from 75.5k employees to 74.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,502 people), Other managers (2,465 people), and Customer service representatives (2,327 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

74.6k

2021 Value

−1.17%

1 Year decline

± −1.17%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV declined at a rate of −1.17%, from 75.5k employees to 74.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV, are Amusement & Recreation (5,545 people), Construction (5,518 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,926 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV, though some of these residents may live in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,578

Median earning men ± $2,545

$40,427

Median earning women ± $1,882

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($79,052), Manufacturing ($72,837), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,403).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,593), Wholesale Trade ($52,500), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($49,167).

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 Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, 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 Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV awarded 1,246 degrees. The student population of Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 221 male students and 1,355 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV are Hispanic or Latino (460 and 36.9%), followed by Black or African American (299 and 24%), White (265 and 21.3%), and Two or More Races (95 and 7.63%).

The largest universities in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV by number of degrees awarded are Northwest Career College (1,246 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Clark County (Northwest Central)--Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV are Medical Assistant (462 and 37.1%), Phlebotamy Technician (291 and 23.4%), and Medical Insurance Specialist (121 and 9.71%).

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.948% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.881% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV in 2021 were Some college (32.9k), High School or Equivalent (31.7k), and Bachelors Degree (22.5k).

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 Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV was $328,300 in 2021, which is 1.34 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $298,700 to $328,300, a 9.91% increase. The homeownership rate in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV is 63.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV have an average commute time of 27.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV is $78,042. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV was Washoe County (South) PUMA, NV with a value of $100,552, followed by Las Vegas (Northeast) & North Las Vegas (Outer) Cities PUMA, NV and Henderson (East) & Boulder Cities PUMA, NV, with respective values of $84,774 and $82,942.

Property

$328,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,929

$36,801

Median Property Taxes

±$1,458

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 Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

63.5%

Homeownership

2021

71.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 63.5% of the housing units in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.3%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV was Washoe County (South) PUMA, NV with a value of $100,552, followed by Las Vegas (Northeast) & North Las Vegas (Outer) Cities PUMA, NV and Henderson (East) & Boulder Cities PUMA, NV, with respective values of $84,774 and $82,942.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, 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.

$78,042

Median Household Income

± $2,935

58k

Number of Households

± 1,956

In 2021, the median household income of the 58k households in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV grew to $78,042 from the previous year's value of $73,884.

The following chart displays the households in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, 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

0.43

2021 Wage GINI in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV

0.434

2020 Wage GINI in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV

In 2021, the income inequality in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV was 0.43 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.785% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.4%)
Carpooled (8.69%)
Worked At Home (8.15%)

In 2021, 79.4% of workers in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.69%) and those who worked at home (8.15%).

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

27.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV have a longer commute time (27.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.09% of the workforce in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.37% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV (14.6k out of 156k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower 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 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, 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

92.2% of the population of Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV has health coverage, with 52.5% on employee plans, 12.2% on Medicaid, 9.93% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 3.89% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Nevada see 1706 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.35% decrease from the previous year (1712 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1601 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 422 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,706 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nevada

Primary care physicians in Nevada see an average of 1,706 patients per year. This represents a 0.35% decrease from the previous year (1,712 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.5% under 18 years, 21.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.83%

Uninsured

52.5%

Employer Coverage

12.2%

Medicaid

9.93%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

3.89%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV grew by 7.91% from 7.25% to 7.83%.

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