Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV

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2023 Population

128,538

0.432% 1-year growth

US Senator

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

34.8

0.578% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

25.5%

8.77% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$42,039

9.52% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$271,200

11.3% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

49,016

2.37% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV had a population of 129k people with a median age of 34.8 and a median household income of $42,039. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV grew from 127,985 to 128,538, a 0.432% increase and its median household income grew from $38,384 to $42,039, a 9.52% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV are Other (Hispanic) (26.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (18%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (15.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (15%), and White (Hispanic) (13.4%).

53.1% of the households in Las Vegas City (Southeast) 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.

79.3% of the residents in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV are Milan Institute-Las Vegas (161 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV was $271,200, and the homeownership rate was 31.4%.

Most people in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV was 2 cars per household.

Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV borders Clark County (North)--Las Vegas (Northeast) & North Las Vegas (Outer) Cities PUMA, NV, Clark County (East)--Mesquite City, Sunrise Manor (North), Moapa Valley & Nellis AFB PUMA, NV, Clark County (Central)--Greater North Las Vegas City PUMA, NV, Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV, Clark County (Central)--Whitney, Sunrise Manor (South) & Paradise (Northeast) PUMA, NV, and Clark County (Central)--Paradise (Northwest) & Winchester PUMA, NV.

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United States Nevada

Population & Diversity

Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV is home to a population of 129k people, from which 79.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 29.9% of Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV residents were born outside of the country (38.4k people).

In 2023, there were 1.49 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (34.5k people) in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.2k White (Non-Hispanic) and 19.4k 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 Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV are Spanish (58,079 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (2,387 households), and Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages (481 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

59,055

Women

46.5%

67,841

Men

53.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 126,896 inhabitants, with 53.5% men, and 46.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

79.3%

2023 Citizenship

79.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 79.3% of Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV was 79.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV

Other (Hispanic)
34.5k ± 2.27k
White (Non-Hispanic)
23.2k ± 1.63k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
19.4k ± 1.42k

58%

Hispanic Population

74.6k people

58% of the people in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV are hispanic (74.6k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
26,284 ± 3,544 people
El Salvador
2,704 ± 1,263 people
Philippines
2,300 ± 1,167 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV was Mexico, the natal country of 26,284 Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV residents, followed by El Salvador with 2,704 and Philippines with 2,300.

Foreign-Born Population

29.9%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

38.4k people

29.9%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

38.3k people

As of 2023, 29.9% of Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV residents (38.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV was 29.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
58,079 households (48.4%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
2,387 households (1.99%)
Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages
481 households (0.401%)

53.1% of the households in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV was Spanish. 48.4% of the households in Las Vegas City (Southeast) 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
1,662 ± 334
Gulf War (2001-)
1,199 ± 315
Gulf War (1990s)
708 ± 216

Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.39 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV employs 49k people. The largest industries in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV are Construction (5,836 people), Traveler accommodation (5,308 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,976 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of dentists ($294,244), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($125,463), and Promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events, agents and managers for artists, athletes, entertainers, and other public figures ($81,070).

Males in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV have an average income that is 1.06 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,346. The income inequality in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV (measured using the Gini index) is 0.4, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,802

Women

42.9%

27,650

Men

57.1%

The workforce of Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV in 2020 was 48,452 people, with 42.9% woman, and 57.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV.

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Occupations

49k

2022 Value

2.37%

1 Year growth

± 2.37%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV grew at a rate of 2.37%, from 47.9k employees to 49k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV, are Maids & housekeeping cleaners (2,697 people), Janitors & building cleaners (2,245 people), and Cooks (2,173 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Las Vegas City (Southeast) 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

49k

2022 Value

2.37%

1 Year growth

± 2.37%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV grew at a rate of 2.37%, from 47.9k employees to 49k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV, are Construction (5,836 people), Traveler accommodation (5,308 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,976 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV, though some of these residents may live in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,677

Median earning men ± $1,030

$30,065

Median earning women ± $1,352

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($76,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,616), and Manufacturing ($42,413).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($56,322), Information ($45,581), and Construction ($34,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

5.19%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.53M people employed in Nevada. This represents a 5.19% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 21.2%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nevada went to Donald J. Trump with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.5%), followed by Other (1.51%).

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 City (Southeast) PUMA, NV. Showing the available data for Nevada.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (47.5%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.51%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nevada went to Donald J. Trump with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.5%), followed by Other (1.51%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nevada for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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 2022, universities in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV awarded 161 degrees. The student population of Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 4 male students and 166 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV are Hispanic or Latino (68 and 42.2%), followed by Black or African American (51 and 31.7%), White (19 and 11.8%), and Asian (12 and 7.45%).

The largest universities in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV by number of degrees awarded are Milan Institute-Las Vegas (161 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV are Medical Assistant (46 and 28.6%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (42 and 26.1%), and Dental Assisting (22 and 13.7%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 170 students enrolled in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV, 2.35% men and 97.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 63 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

Completions

Concentrations

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV was General Cosmetology with 0 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Milan Institute-Las Vegas

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

161 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Milan Institute-Las Vegas with 161 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 9 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV, which is 0.0592 times less than the 152 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 68 degrees mean that there were 1.33 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 51 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 2.57% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.99% 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 Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (33.8k), Secondary Education (24.6k), and Primary Education (20.3k).

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 City (Southeast) PUMA, NV was $271,200 in 2023, which is 0.894 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $243,700 to $271,200, a 11.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV is 31.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV have an average commute time of 26.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV is $42,039. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV was Washoe County (South) PUMA, NV with a value of $113,360, followed by Clark County (Central)--Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV and Clark County (North)--Las Vegas (Northeast) & North Las Vegas (Outer) Cities PUMA, NV, with respective values of $101,580 and $95,142.

Housing

Property

$271,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,769

$14,453

Median Property Taxes

±$906

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 City (Southeast) PUMA, NV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

31.4%

Homeownership

2023

72.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 31.4% of the housing units in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 31.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Las Vegas City (Southeast) 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV was Washoe County (South) PUMA, NV with a value of $113,360, followed by Clark County (Central)--Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV and Clark County (North)--Las Vegas (Northeast) & North Las Vegas (Outer) Cities PUMA, NV, with respective values of $101,580 and $95,142.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Las Vegas City (Southeast) 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.

$42,039

Median Household Income

± $2,343

46k

Number of Households

± 1,607

In 2023, the median household income of the 46k households in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV grew to $42,039 from the previous year's value of $38,384.

The following chart displays the households in Las Vegas City (Southeast) 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.4

2022 Wage GINI in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV

0.4

2021 Wage GINI in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV

In 2022, the income inequality in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV was 0.4 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.168% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (65.5%)
Carpooled (12.1%)
Worked At Home (7.05%)

In 2023, 65.5% of workers in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.1%) and those who worked at home (7.05%).

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

26.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV have a shorter commute time (26.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.57% of the workforce in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Las Vegas City (Southeast) 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 Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, 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 City (Southeast) PUMA, NV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

25.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV (31.7k out of 125k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

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

77.7% of the population of Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV has health coverage, with 29.6% on employee plans, 33.6% on Medicaid, 6.57% on Medicare, 6.25% on non-group plans, and 1.63% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Nevada see 1696 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.586% decrease from the previous year (1706 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1559 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 416 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nevada.

1,696 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nevada

Primary care physicians in Nevada see an average of 1,696 patients per year. This represents a 0.586% decrease from the previous year (1,706 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.9% under 18 years, 23.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 11% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.4% were men and 47.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

22.3%

Uninsured

29.6%

Employer Coverage

33.6%

Medicaid

6.57%

Medicare

6.25%

Non-Group

1.63%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV declined by 0.829% from 22.5% to 22.3%.

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