Nevada

State

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US Senator

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Party

2023 Poverty Rate

12.6%

0.941% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$75,561

5.46% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$406,100

8.64% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

1.39M

1.88% 1-year growth

About

In N/A, Nevada had a population of N/A people with a median age of N/A and a median household income of $75,561. Between N/A and N/A the population of Nevada N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A and its median household income grew from $71,646 to $75,561, a 5.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Nevada are White (Non-Hispanic) (46%), Other (Hispanic) (11.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (9.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.05%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.54%).

29.3% of the households in Nevada 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.

91.1% of the residents in Nevada are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Nevada are University of Nevada-Las Vegas (6,357 degrees awarded in 2022), College of Southern Nevada (5,307 degrees), and University of Nevada-Reno (5,294 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Nevada was $406,100, and the homeownership rate was 59.3%.

Nevada borders Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, and Utah.

About the photo: View from Red Rock Canyon, Spring Mts., Nevada

Photo by Thomas Hawk

United States

Population & Diversity

Nevada is home to a population of N/A people, from which 91.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 18.9% of Nevada residents were born outside of the country (594k people).

In 2023, there were 4.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.44M people) in Nevada than any other race or ethnicity. There were 354k Other (Hispanic) and 295k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Nevada are Spanish (589,815 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (85,897 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (35,235 households).

Population & Diversity

Population by Location

Sex

RACE/ETHNICITY

The 3 PUMAS with the highest resident population

In 2022 there were 3,104,817 residents in Nevada.

The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Clark County (Central)--Greater North Las Vegas City PUMA, NV (215,570 people), Washoe County (South Central)--Reno City PUMA, NV (194,044 people), and Clark County (South)--Henderson (East) & Boulder Cities PUMA, NV (190,811 people).

The following map shows all of the states in Nevada colored by the resident population.

Citizenship

91.1%

2023 Citizenship

91%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 91.1% of Nevada residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Nevada was 91%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Nevada

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.44M ± 2.75k
Other (Hispanic)
354k ± 7.53k
Two+ (Hispanic)
295k ± 6.4k

29.2%

Hispanic Population

917k people

29.2% of the people in Nevada are hispanic (917k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Nevada as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
221,001 ± 11,123 people
Philippines
91,834 ± 7,329 people
El Salvador
23,902 ± 3,781 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nevada was Mexico, the natal country of 221,001 Nevada residents, followed by Philippines with 91,834 and El Salvador with 23,902.

Foreign-Born Population

18.9%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

594k people

19%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

591k people

As of 2023, 18.9% of Nevada residents (594k 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 Nevada was 19%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
589,815 households (19.9%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
85,897 households (2.9%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
35,235 households (1.19%)

29.3% of the households in Nevada 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 Nevada was Spanish. 19.9% of the households in Nevada reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Economy

The economy of Nevada employs 1.39M people. The largest industries in Nevada are Construction (104,900 people), Amusement & Recreation (94,924 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (94,689 people), and the highest paying industries are Paper & paper products merchant wholesalers ($203,320), Natural gas distribution ($141,923), and Apparel, piece goods, & notions merchant wholesalers ($136,367).

Males in Nevada have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,632. The income inequality in Nevada (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

626,302

Women

46.1%

731,519

Men

53.9%

The workforce of Nevada in 2020 was 1,357,821 people, with 46.1% woman, and 53.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Nevada.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Workforce and Wage by Location

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

In 2022 there were 1,390,035 people working in Nevada. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Washoe County (South Central)--Reno City PUMA, NV (99,835 people), Clark County (Central)--Greater North Las Vegas City PUMA, NV (93,907 people), and Clark County (Central)--Paradise (South) & Enterprise PUMA, NV (86,663 people).

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Nevada colored by workforce or average wage.

With the upper buttons you can see the yearly change and add a filter by race.

Occupations

1.39M

2022 Value

1.88%

1 Year growth

± 1.88%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Nevada grew at a rate of 1.88%, from 1.36M employees to 1.39M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Nevada, are Customer service representatives (34,218 people), Other managers (33,238 people), and Cashiers (32,707 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Nevada.

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

1.39M

2022 Value

1.88%

1 Year growth

± 1.88%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Nevada grew at a rate of 1.88%, from 1.36M employees to 1.39M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Nevada, are Construction (104,900 people), Amusement & Recreation (94,924 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (94,689 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Nevada, though some of these residents may live in Nevada and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,172

Median earning men ± $510

$39,840

Median earning women ± $400

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($86,836), Public Administration ($85,976), and Information ($66,710).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($68,761), Public Administration ($65,080), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,246).

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

7,999
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
4,756
Health Care and Social Assistance
4,332
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$10.7M
Accommodation and Food Services
$8.71M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$6.72M
Construction

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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%).

The most partisan county was Eureka County, NV with 88% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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

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.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Nevada

50.6% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Nevada

Eureka County, NV
88% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Lincoln County, NV
84.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Esmeralda County, NV
82.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2024 presidential election, the most partisan county in Nevada was Eureka County, NV with 88% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Nevada colored by their party leaning.

Senator Elections

US Senators from 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.

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

Most students graduating from Universities in Nevada are White (11,857 and 39.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (8,889 and 29.4%), Asian (3,197 and 10.6%), and Black or African American (2,475 and 8.19%).

The largest universities in Nevada by number of degrees awarded are University of Nevada-Las Vegas (6,357 and NaNM%), College of Southern Nevada (5,307 and NaNM%), and University of Nevada-Reno (5,294 and NaNM%).

The most popular majors in Nevada are Registered Nursing (2,160 and NaNM%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,274 and NaNM%), and Medical Assistant (1,185 and NaNM%).

The median tuition costs in Nevada are $24,440 for private four year colleges, and $3,607 and $11,284 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Nevada, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 39%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 118,196 (40.6% men and 59.4% women).

The map shows the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

The line chart below shows the annual evolution of the indicator by gender.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 118,196 students enrolled in Nevada, 40.6% men and 59.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 39,734 records, of which 56.7% were women and 43.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
1,442 degrees awarded
General Psychology
733 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
463 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in Nevada was Registered Nursing with 1,442 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a N/A from schools in Nevada according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
6,357 degrees awarded
College of Southern Nevada
5,307 degrees awarded
University of Nevada-Reno
5,294 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Nevada-Las Vegas with 6,357 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 11,232 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Nevada, which is 0.573 times less than the 19,595 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 11,857 degrees mean that there were 1.33 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 8,889 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 ($24,440) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,539) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,300) 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 2022, NaNM% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while NaNM% 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 Nevada in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (710k), Some college (606k), and Bachelors Degree (392k).

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 Nevada was $406,100 in 2023, which is NaNM times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $373,800 to $406,100, a 8.64% increase. The homeownership rate in Nevada is 59.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

Median household income in Nevada is $75,561. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Nevada was Storey County, NV with a value of $96,000, followed by Douglas County, NV and Washoe County, NV, with respective values of $88,018 and $85,600.

In 2023, 18.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Nevada. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.06%.

Housing

Property

$406,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$2,207

$701,914

Median Property Taxes

±$6,640

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 Nevada the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Nevada compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59.3%

Homeownership

2023

71.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 59.3% of the housing units in Nevada were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Nevada compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

Use the dropdown to filter by race/ethnicity.

Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Nevada was Storey County, NV with a value of $96,000, followed by Douglas County, NV and Washoe County, NV, with respective values of $88,018 and $85,600.

The following map shows all of the counties in Nevada 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.

$75,561

Median Household Income

± $714

1.18M

Number of Households

± 9,150

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.18M households in Nevada grew to $75,561 from the previous year's value of $71,646.

The following chart displays the households in Nevada 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

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Nevada

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Nevada

In 2022, the income inequality in Nevada was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.556% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nevada was lower than than the national average of 1. 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 2023

Drove Alone (72.1%)
Carpooled (10.9%)
Worked At Home (10.5%)

In 2023, 72.1% of workers in Nevada drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who worked at home (10.5%).

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

N/A minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Nevada have a N/A commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, 2.09% of the workforce in Nevada have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

N/A

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Nevada distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Nevada have N/A.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 18.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Nevada. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.06%.

The map show the severe housing problems rate in the counties of California. The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Nevada (390k out of 3.1M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. 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 Nevada is White, followed by Hispanic 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 18.8% of the children was living in poverty in Nevada. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.6%.

The map show the children in poverty rate in the counties of California. The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the percentage of children 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

88.7% of the population of Nevada has health coverage, with 45.8% on employee plans, 16.2% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 2.26% 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

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 23.5% under 18 years, 21% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.3%

Uninsured

45.8%

Employer Coverage

16.2%

Medicaid

12.1%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

2.26%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Nevada declined by 0.407% from 11.4% to 11.3%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of adults reporting 14 or more days of poor mental health per month (age-adjusted) was 18.2% in Nevada.

The map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Nevada and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Nevada.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the index of factors that contribute to a healthy food environment (from 0-worst to 10-best) was 7.2 in Nevada.

The map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Nevada and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Nevada.

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 13.8% in Nevada.

The map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Nevada and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Nevada.

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