Las Vegas, NV

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2024 Population

660,400

US Senator

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

38.6

0.26% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

14%

1.85% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$73,877

4.46% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$427,900

8.25% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

305,845

2.16% 1-year growth

About

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.

89.5% of the residents in Las Vegas, NV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Las Vegas, NV are College of Southern Nevada (5,037 degrees awarded in 2024), Northwest Career College (1,763 degrees), and Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin (544 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Las Vegas, NV was $427,900, and the homeownership rate was 56.6%.

Most people in Las Vegas, NV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.7 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 660k people, from which 89.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 20.8% of Las Vegas, NV residents were born outside of the country (138k people).

In 2024, there were 2.74 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (262k people) in Las Vegas, NV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 95.6k Other (Hispanic) and 77.9k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.5%

2024 Citizenship

89.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 89.5% of Las Vegas, NV residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Las Vegas, NV was 89.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
262k ± 4.16k
Other (Hispanic)
95.6k ± 3.68k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
77.9k ± 3.88k

34.7%

Hispanic Population

229k people

34.7% of the people in Las Vegas, NV are hispanic (229k people).

The following chart shows the 8 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
215,321 ± 11,001 people
Philippines
93,403 ± 7,392 people
Cuba
26,547 ± 3,983 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nevada was Mexico, the natal country of 215,321 Nevada residents, followed by Philippines with 93,403 and Cuba with 26,547.

Foreign-Born Population

20.8%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

138k people

20.9%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

136k people

As of 2024, 20.8% of Las Vegas, NV residents (138k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Las Vegas, NV was 20.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Gulf War (2001-)
12,362 ± 962
Vietnam
10,450 ± 721
Gulf War (1990s)
6,696 ± 701

Las Vegas, NV has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.18 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Las Vegas, NV.

Health

86.6% of the population of Las Vegas, NV has health coverage, with 41.8% on employee plans, 18.2% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 2.55% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Nevada see 1,763 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,763 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1528 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 376 patients per year.

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

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% 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

13.4%

Uninsured

41.8%

Employer Coverage

18.2%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

2.55%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Las Vegas, NV grew by 1.62% from 13.2% to 13.4%.

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.

Economy

The economy of Las Vegas, NV employs 306k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Las Vegas, NV were Accommodation & Food Services (38,168 people), Retail Trade (35,727 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (31,137 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($89,715), Public Administration ($80,886), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($75,427).

Employment

Occupations

306k

2024 Value

± 4,786

2.16%

1 Year growth

± 2.15%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Las Vegas, NV grew at a rate of 2.16%, from 299k employees to 306k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Las Vegas, NV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (34,558 people), Sales & Related Occupations (32,375 people), and Management Occupations (30,094 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Las Vegas, NV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

306k

2024 Value

± 4,786

2.16%

1 Year growth

± 2.15%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Las Vegas, NV grew at a rate of 2.16%, from 299k employees to 306k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Las Vegas, NV, are Accommodation & Food Services (38,168 people), Retail Trade (35,727 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (31,137 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

$48,265

Median earning men ± $1,033

$40,049

Median earning women ± $903

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($91,998), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,025), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($61,791).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($70,131), Wholesale Trade ($53,846), and Construction ($52,624).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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, 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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Nevada.

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Las Vegas, NV awarded 8,153 degrees. The student population of Las Vegas, NV in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 12,917 male students and 20,531 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Las Vegas, NV are Hispanic or Latino (3,065 and 37.8%), White (1,939 and 23.9%), Black or African American (1,118 and 13.8%), and Asian (923 and 11.4%).

The largest universities in Las Vegas, NV by number of degrees awarded are College of Southern Nevada (5,037 and 61.8%), Northwest Career College (1,763 and 21.6%), and Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin (544 and 6.67%).

The most popular majors in Las Vegas, NV are Phlebotamy Technician (651 and 7.98%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (644 and 7.9%), and Medical Assistant (472 and 5.79%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $3,713 for in-state students and $12,379 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Las Vegas, NV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 84.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 33,448 (38.6% men and 61.4% 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

Universities

In 2024 there were 33,448 students enrolled in Las Vegas, NV, 38.6% men and 61.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 13,906 records, of which 62.3% were women and 37.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
644 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
437 degrees awarded
General Studies
429 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Las Vegas, NV was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 644 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
5,037 degrees awarded
Northwest Career College
1,763 degrees awarded
Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin
544 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of Southern Nevada with 5,037 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 2,413 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Las Vegas, NV, which is 0.42 times less than the 5,740 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 3,065 degrees mean that there were 1.58 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,939 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 for-profit, 4-year or above ($19,740) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($940) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,324) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Las Vegas, NV was $427,900 in 2024, which is 1.29 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $395,300 to $427,900, a 8.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Las Vegas, NV is 56.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Las Vegas, NV have an average commute time of 25.7 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.

Housing

Property

$427,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$3,352

$140,325

Median Property Taxes

±$2,881

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 $3k+ 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

56.6%

Homeownership

2024

71.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 56.6% of the housing units in Las Vegas, NV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.7%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$73,877

Median Household Income

± $1,306

248k

Number of Households

± 3,952

In 2024, the median household income of the 248k households in Las Vegas, NV grew to $73,877 from the previous year's value of $70,723.

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.

0.451

2024 Wage GINI in Nevada

0.451

2023 Wage GINI in Nevada

In 2024, the income inequality in Nevada was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0693% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nevada was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (70.9%)
Worked At Home (12.1%)
Carpooled (10.1%)

In 2024, 70.9% of workers in Las Vegas, NV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.1%) and those who carpooled to work (10.1%).

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

25.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Las Vegas, NV have a shorter commute time (25.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.06% 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% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Las Vegas, NV (91.3k out of 654k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

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