Moapa Town, NV

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2024 Population

958

US Senator

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

51.8

4.78% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

16.6%

8.29% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$80,625

26.5% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$335,000

3.14% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

362

1.12% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Moapa Town, 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.

93.2% of the residents in Moapa Town, NV are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Moapa Town, NV was $335,000, and the homeownership rate was 83.9%.

Most people in Moapa Town, NV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 45.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Moapa Town, NV was 3 cars per household.

United States Nevada Clark County, NV Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV 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

Population & Diversity

Moapa Town, NV is home to a population of 958 people, from which 93.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 11.4% of Moapa Town, NV residents were born outside of the country (109 people).

In 2024, there were 3.41 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (573 people) in Moapa Town, NV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 168 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 134 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.2%

2024 Citizenship

94.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 93.2% of Moapa Town, NV residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Moapa Town, NV was 94.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Moapa Town, NV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Moapa Town, NV

White (Non-Hispanic)
573 ± 185
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
168 ± 107
White (Hispanic)
134 ± 115

32.8%

Hispanic Population

314 people

32.8% of the people in Moapa Town, NV are hispanic (314 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Moapa Town, 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

11.4%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

109 people

11%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

106 people

As of 2024, 11.4% of Moapa Town, NV residents (109 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 Moapa Town, NV was 11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Moapa Town, NV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
44 ± 63
Gulf War (2001-)
35 ± 53
Korea
21 ± 37

Moapa Town, NV has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Moapa Town, NV.

Health

93.5% of the population of Moapa Town, NV has health coverage, with 45.6% on employee plans, 19.7% on Medicaid, 15.4% on Medicare, 8.14% on non-group plans, and 4.59% 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, 58.8% were men and 41.2% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 11% between 18 and 34 years, 44.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 58.8% were men and 41.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.47%

Uninsured

45.6%

Employer Coverage

19.7%

Medicaid

15.4%

Medicare

8.14%

Non-Group

4.59%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Moapa Town, NV declined by 6.59% from 6.93% to 6.47%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Moapa Town, NV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Moapa Town, NV employs 362 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Moapa Town, NV were Construction (104 people), Manufacturing (55 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (42 people), and the highest paying industries were Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($98,194), Construction ($60,263), and Public Administration ($60,000).

Employment

Occupations

362

2024 Value

± 147

1.12%

1 Year growth

± 58%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Moapa Town, NV grew at a rate of 1.12%, from 358 employees to 362 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Moapa Town, NV, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (103 people), Production Occupations (68 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (64 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Moapa Town, 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

362

2024 Value

± 147

1.12%

1 Year growth

± 58%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Moapa Town, NV grew at a rate of 1.12%, from 358 employees to 362 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Moapa Town, NV, are Construction (104 people), Manufacturing (55 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (42 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Moapa Town, NV, though some of these residents may live in Moapa Town, NV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,875

Median earning men ± $31,634

$46,220

Median earning women ± $5,382

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($60,263).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($98,194) and Public Administration ($30,833).

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 Moapa Town, 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Moapa Town, NV was $335,000 in 2024, which is 1.01 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $324,800 to $335,000, a 3.14% increase. The homeownership rate in Moapa Town, NV is 83.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Moapa Town, NV have an average commute time of 45.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Moapa Town, NV is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$335,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$36,336

$292

Median Property Taxes

±$107

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 Moapa Town, NV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Moapa Town, NV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

83.9%

Homeownership

2024

72.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 83.9% of the housing units in Moapa Town, NV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 84.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Moapa Town, 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.

$80,625

Median Household Income

± $65,373

348

Number of Households

± 112

In 2024, the median household income of the 348 households in Moapa Town, NV grew to $80,625 from the previous year's value of $63,750.

The following chart displays the households in Moapa Town, 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 $100k - $125k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Moapa Town, 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 (82.1%)
Carpooled (12.6%)
Worked At Home (4.72%)

In 2024, 82.1% of workers in Moapa Town, NV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.6%) and those who worked at home (4.72%).

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

45.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Moapa Town, NV have a longer commute time (45.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 6.27% of the workforce in Moapa Town, NV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Moapa Town, NV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Moapa Town, NV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Moapa Town, NV have 3 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Moapa Town, NV (158 out of 952 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 65 - 74, followed by Males 65 - 74 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Moapa Town, NV is White, followed by Native American and Hispanic.

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.