Las Vegas, NV

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Population

641,708

1.39% growth

Median Age

37.8


Median Household Income

$56,699

10.9% growth

Poverty Rate

16.2%


Number of Employees

302,131

5.32% growth

Median Property Value

$245,500

7.53% growth

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Health

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Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Las Vegas, NV had a population of 642k people with a median age of 37.8 and a median household income of $56,699. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Las Vegas, NV grew from 632,916 to 641,708, a 1.39% increase and its median household income grew from $51,115 to $56,699, a 10.9% increase.

The population of Las Vegas, NV is 43.7% White Alone, 34.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.2% Black or African American Alone. N/A% of the people in Las Vegas, NV speak a non-English language, and 88% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Las Vegas, NV are College of Southern Nevada (4,763 degrees awarded in 2016), Brightwood College-Las Vegas (581 degrees), and Milan Institute-Las Vegas (408 degrees).

The median property value in Las Vegas, NV is $245,500, and the homeownership rate is 51.8%. Most people in Las Vegas, NV commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Las Vegas, NV is 2 cars per household.

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United StatesNevadaClark County, NVLas Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV

Economy

The economy of Las Vegas, NV employs 302k people. The largest industries in Las Vegas, NV are Accommodation & Food Services (48,789 people), Retail Trade (32,774 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (32,553 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($91,487), Public Administration ($67,330), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,279).

Median household income in Las Vegas, NV is $56,699. Males in Las Vegas, NV have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,105. The income inequality in Las Vegas, NV (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$56,699

2017 value

± $1,535

10.9%

1 Year Growth

± 3.62%

Households in Las Vegas, NV have a median annual income of $56,699, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $51,115 in 2016, which represents a 10.9% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$57,702

Average Male Salary

± $1,796

$46,105

Average Female Salary

± $1,467

In 2017, full-time male employees in Nevada made 1.25 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Nevada by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. White

    $51,153 ± $1,475

  2. American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races

    $46,378 ± $21,841

  3. Asian

    $44,523 ± $3,115

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Nevada workers was White. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

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

0.442

2017 Wage GINI

0.451

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Nevada was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.1% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Nevada was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 32.42

  2. Census Tract 33.12

  3. Census Tract 58.22

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Las Vegas, NV was Census Tract 32.42 with a value of $130,313, followed by Census Tract 33.12 and Census Tract 58.22, with respective values of $116,033 and $110,950.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

16.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Las Vegas, NV (99k out of 613k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    50,311 ± 1,742

  2. Hispanic

    43,803 ± 1,677

  3. Black

    18,982 ± 1,134

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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

302k

2017 Value

± 9,808

5.32%

1 Year growth

± 4.35%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Las Vegas, NV grew at a rate of 5.32%, from 287k employees to 302k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Las Vegas, NV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (36,952 people), Sales & Related Occupations (34,133 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (30,108 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Las Vegas, NV.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Las Vegas, NV, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (36,952 people), Sales & Related Occupations (34,133 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (30,108 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Las Vegas, NV has an unusually high number of residents working as Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (2.27 times higher than expected), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1.72 times), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.69 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Las Vegas, NV, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($100,584), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($88,662), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($85,667).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

302k

2017 Value

± 9,808

5.32%

1 Year growth

± 4.35%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Las Vegas, NV grew at a rate of 5.32%, from 287k employees to 302k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Las Vegas, NV, are Accommodation & Food Services (48,789 people), Retail Trade (32,774 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (32,553 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.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Las Vegas, NV, by number of employees, are Accommodation & Food Services (48,789 people), Retail Trade (32,774 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (32,553 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Las Vegas, NV has an unusually high number of Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (3.6 times higher than expected), Accommodation & Food Services (2.11 times), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.61 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Las Vegas, NV, by median earnings, are Utilities ($91,487), Public Administration ($67,330), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,279).

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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

  1. Textiles/leather

    $16B

  2. Mixed freight

    $8.39B

  3. Coal-n.e.c.

    $6.48B

In 2015, the top outbound Nevada product (by dollars) was Textiles/leather with $16B, followed by Mixed freight ($8.39B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($6.48B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$75B

2015 Value

$113B

Projected 2045 Value

51.3% growth

In 2015, total outbound Nevada trade was $75B. This is expected to increase 51.3% to $113B by 2045.

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

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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

  1. California

    $19.2B

  2. Utah

    $6.44B

  3. Arizona

    $3.88B

In 2015, the top outbound Nevada domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $19.2B, followed by Utah with $6.44B and Arizona and $3.88B.

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

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Health

88% of the population of Las Vegas, NV has health coverage, with 45.5% on employee plans, 17% on Medicaid, 10.7% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 2.53% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Las Vegas, NV was $6,714 in 2014. This is a 7% increase from the previous year ($6,275).

Primary care physicians in Las Vegas, NV see 1764 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.858% increase from the previous year (1749 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1632 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 536 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Nye County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (13.1%). Additionally, Lyon County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (34%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,764 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Nevada see an average of 1,764 patients per year. This represents a 0.858% increase from the previous year (1,749 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 neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$6,714

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$3,417

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,484

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,796

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Nevada (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 7%, from $6,275 to $6,714.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

12%

Uninsured

45.5%

Employer Coverage

17%

Medicaid

10.7%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

2.53%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Las Vegas, NV declined by 6.23% from 12.8% to 12%.

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.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Nye County

    13.1% prevalence

  2. Storey County

    12.4% prevalence

  3. Mineral County

    12.1% prevalence

Nye County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Nevada, at 13.1%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Nevada by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Las Vegas, NV is home to a population of 642k people, from which 88% are citizens. As of 2017, 20.6% of Las Vegas, NV residents were born outside of the country (132k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Las Vegas, NV is composed of 280k White Alone residents (43.7%), 219k Hispanic or Latino residents (34.2%), 65.7k Black or African American Alone residents (10.2%), 44.7k Asian Alone residents (6.97%), 19k Two or More Races residents (2.96%), 5.81k Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.905%), 3.64k Some Other Race Alone residents (0.567%), and 3.45k American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.537%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Las Vegas, NV are N/A.

Age

Age by Nativity

34

Median Native-Born Age

± 1

45

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1

In 2017, the median age of all people in Las Vegas, NV was 37.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 34, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 45. But people in Las Vegas, NV are getting getting younger. In 2016, the average age of all Las Vegas, NV residents was 38.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

20.6%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

132k people

20.4%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

129k people

As of 2017, 20.6% of Las Vegas, NV residents (132k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Las Vegas, NV was 20.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    228,269 ± 11,275 people

  2. Philippines

    98,465 ± 7,576 people

  3. El Salvador

    29,845 ± 4,220 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nevada was Mexico, the natal country of 228,269 Nevada residents, followed by Philippines with 98,465 and El Salvador with 29,845.

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Citizenship

88%

2017 Citizenship

88.2%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 88% of Las Vegas, NV residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Las Vegas, NV was 88.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    280k ± 8.97k

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    219k ± 13.5k

  3. Black or African American Alone

    65.7k ± 6.89k

In 2017, there were 1.28 times more White Alone residents (280k people) in Las Vegas, NV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 219k Hispanic or Latino and 65.7k Black or African American Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Las Vegas, NV as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  2. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  3. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

N/A% of Las Vegas, NV citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is approximately the same as the national average of 21.8%. In N/A, the most common non-English language spoken in Las Vegas, NV was N/A. N/A% of the overall population of Las Vegas, NV are native N/A speakers. N/A% speak N/A and N/A% speak N/A, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    12,240 ± 1,456

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    9,384 ± 2,179

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    7,495 ± 1,298

Las Vegas, NV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.3 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2016, universities in Las Vegas, NV awarded 6,695 degrees. The student population of Las Vegas, NV is skewed towards women, with 14,686 male students and 21,686 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Las Vegas, NV are White (2,365 and 35.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,840 and 27.7%), Black or African American (846 and 12.7%), and Asian (758 and 11.4%).

The largest universities in Las Vegas, NV by number of degrees awarded are College of Southern Nevada (4,763 and 71.1%), Brightwood College-Las Vegas (581 and 8.68%), and Milan Institute-Las Vegas (408 and 6.09%).

The most popular majors in Las Vegas, NV are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (803 and 12%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (462 and 6.9%), and Medical Assistant (406 and 6.06%).

The median tuition costs in Las Vegas, NV are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $2,745 and $9,555 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. General Business Administration & Management

    348 degrees awarded

  2. Liberal Arts & Sciences

    462 degrees awarded

  3. General Studies

    362 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Las Vegas, NV was General Business Administration & Management with 348 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. College of Southern Nevada

    4,763 degrees awarded

  2. Brightwood College-Las Vegas

    581 degrees awarded

  3. Milan Institute-Las Vegas

    408 degrees awarded

$2,745

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2016, the Las Vegas, NV institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of Southern Nevada with 4,763 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

2,374

Degrees Awarded to Men

4,321

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2016, 2,374 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Las Vegas, NV, which is 0.549 times less than the 4,321 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Las Vegas, NV by degrees awarded.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    2,365 degrees awarded

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    1,840 degrees awarded

  3. Black or African American

    846 degrees awarded

In 2016 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Las Vegas, NV were to White students. These 2,365 degrees mean that there were 1.29 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,840 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Las Vegas, NV was $245,500 in 2017, which is 1.13 times larger than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $228,300 to $245,500, a 7.53% increase. The homeownership rate in Las Vegas, NV is 51.8%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Las Vegas, NV have an average commute time of 24.2 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Las Vegas, NV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$56,699

Median Household Income

± $1,535

234k

Number of Households

± 7,779

In 2017, the median household income of the 234k households in Las Vegas, NV grew to $56,699 from the previous year's value of $51,115.

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.

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Housing

Property Value

$245,500

2017 Median

± $5,416

$228,300

2016 Median

± $5,699

In 2017, the median property value in Las Vegas, NV grew to to $245,500 from the previous year's value of $228,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Las Vegas, NV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Las Vegas, NV the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Las Vegas, NV 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.

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Rent vs Own

51.8%

2017 Homeownership

52.7%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 51.8% of the housing units in Las Vegas, NV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 52.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Las Vegas, NV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

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, followed by 1 car.

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Commute Time

24.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Las Vegas, NV have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.65% of the workforce in Las Vegas, NV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    79.1%

  2. Carpooled

    8.83%

  3. Worked At Home

    4.14%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Las Vegas, NV was Drove Alone, followed by those who Carpooled and those who Worked At Home.

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