Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV

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2021 Population

235,684

0.311% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/ACatherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/AJacky Rosen

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.8

0.696% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

7.51%

0.173% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$81,456

4% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$374,900

6.84% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

102,114

1.31% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV had a population of 236k people with a median age of 42.8 and a median household income of $81,456. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV grew from 234,954 to 235,684, a 0.311% increase and its median household income grew from $78,324 to $81,456, a 4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV are White (Non-Hispanic) (61%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (10.1%), White (Hispanic) (7.51%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.71%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.75%).

19.6% of the households in Henderson City (West) 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.

95.9% of the residents in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Clark County (Central)--Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV are Roseman University of Health Sciences (621 degrees awarded in 2021), Touro University Nevada (452 degrees), and Paul Mitchell the School-Las Vegas (110 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV was $374,900, and the homeownership rate was 63.2%.

Most people in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV was 2 cars per household.

Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV borders Whitney, Sunrise Manor (South) & Paradise (Northeast) PUMA, NV, Henderson (East) & Boulder Cities PUMA, NV, and Paradise (South) & Enterprise PUMA, NV.

United States Nevada

Population & Diversity

Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV is home to a population of 236k people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 14.4% of Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV residents were born outside of the country (34k people).

In 2021, there were 6.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (144k people) in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 17.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV are Spanish (21,299 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (6,080 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (3,399 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

120,519

Women

51.1%

115,202

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 235,721 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

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Citizenship

95.9%

2021 Citizenship

95.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.9% of Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV was 95.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV

White (Non-Hispanic)
144k ± 3.49k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
23.7k ± 2.08k
White (Hispanic)
17.7k ± 1.8k

16.9%

Hispanic Population

39.9k people

16.9% of the people in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV are hispanic (39.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
7,056 ± 2,031 people
Mexico
5,084 ± 1,732 people
China
1,937 ± 1,076 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV was Philippines, the natal country of 7,056 Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV residents, followed by Mexico with 5,084 and China with 1,937.

Foreign-Born Population

14.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

34k people

14.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

33.7k people

As of 2021, 14.4% of Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV residents (34k 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 Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV was 14.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
21,299 households (9.46%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
6,080 households (2.7%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
3,399 households (1.51%)

19.6% of the households in Henderson City (West) 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 Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV was Spanish. 9.46% of the households in Henderson City (West) 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

Vietnam
6,136 ± 567
Gulf War (2001-)
4,205 ± 757
Gulf War (1990s)
3,029 ± 500

Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.46 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV employs 102k people. The largest industries in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV are Amusement & Recreation (7,288 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,326 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,871 people), and the highest paying industries are Data processing, hosting & related services ($209,931), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($157,541), and Natural gas distribution ($153,524).

Males in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,453. The income inequality in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

47,806

Women

47.4%

52,991

Men

52.6%

The workforce of Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV in 2020 was 100,797 people, with 47.4% woman, and 52.6% men.

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Occupations

102k

2021 Value

1.31%

1 Year growth

± 1.31%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV grew at a rate of 1.31%, from 101k employees to 102k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV, are Other managers (3,322 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,954 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (2,682 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

102k

2021 Value

1.31%

1 Year growth

± 1.31%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV grew at a rate of 1.31%, from 101k employees to 102k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV, are Amusement & Recreation (7,288 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,326 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,871 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV, though some of these residents may live in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,463

Median earning men ± $2,959

$42,040

Median earning women ± $1,874

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($92,175), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($86,335), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,609).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($53,547), Information ($53,289), and Wholesale Trade ($50,127).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Civics

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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Nevada

N/ACatherine Cortez Masto

Senator from Nevada

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

N/AJacky 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.

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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 Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV awarded 1,201 degrees. The student population of Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,324 male students and 2,287 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV are White (492 and 41.2%), followed by Asian (364 and 30.5%), Hispanic or Latino (143 and 12%), and Two or More Races (78 and 6.54%).

The largest universities in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV by number of degrees awarded are Roseman University of Health Sciences (621 and 51.7%), Touro University Nevada (452 and 37.6%), and Paul Mitchell the School-Las Vegas (110 and 9.16%).

The most popular majors in Clark County (Central)--Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV are Registered Nursing (339 and 28.2%), Pharmacy (210 and 17.5%), and Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy. (128 and 10.7%).

The median tuition cost in Clark County (Central)--Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV for private four year colleges is $23,099.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,611 (36.7% men and 63.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,611 students enrolled in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV, 36.7% men and 63.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,452 records, of which 59.8% were women and 40.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Pharmacy
210 degree-majors awarded
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy.
128 degree-majors awarded
Dentistry
80 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Professional Doctorate recipients in Clark County (Central)--Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV was Pharmacy with 210 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Professional Doctorate from schools in Clark County (Central)--Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Roseman University of Health Sciences
621 degrees awarded
Touro University Nevada
452 degrees awarded
Paul Mitchell the School-Las Vegas
110 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Roseman University of Health Sciences with 621 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 448 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV, which is 0.595 times less than the 753 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 492 degrees mean that there were 1.35 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 364 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($23,099) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,449) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($400) 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

Measure

In 2021, 0.386% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.538% 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 Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV in 2021 were Some college (49.2k), High School or Equivalent (44.2k), and Bachelors Degree (42k).

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 Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV was $374,900 in 2021, which is 1.53 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $350,900 to $374,900, a 6.84% increase. The homeownership rate in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV is 63.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV is $81,456. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Henderson City (West) 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.

Housing

Property

$374,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,066

$58,873

Median Property Taxes

±$1,789

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 Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63.2%

Homeownership

2021

69.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 63.2% of the housing units in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Henderson City (West) 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 Henderson City (West) 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 Henderson City (West) 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.

$81,456

Median Household Income

± $2,038

93.2k

Number of Households

± 2,440

In 2021, the median household income of the 93.2k households in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV grew to $81,456 from the previous year's value of $78,324.

The following chart displays the households in Henderson City (West) 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

0.462

2021 Wage GINI in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV

0.456

2020 Wage GINI in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV

In 2021, the income inequality in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.33% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.3%)
Worked At Home (12.2%)
Carpooled (6.92%)

In 2021, 77.3% of workers in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.2%) and those who carpooled to work (6.92%).

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

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.6% of the workforce in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Henderson City (West) 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 Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.51% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV (17.6k out of 234k 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 Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Henderson City (West) 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

93.5% of the population of Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV has health coverage, with 52% on employee plans, 8.91% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 2.22% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.53%

Uninsured

52%

Employer Coverage

8.91%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

14.7%

Non-Group

2.22%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV grew by 3.76% from 6.29% to 6.53%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.