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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Boulder City

Nevada · 14,966 residents · 208.265 sq mi
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Boulder City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,523. Population has grown 19% since 1990. Median home value is $159,000. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,966
+19%since 1990
from 12,567 in 1990
1990 – 2025
72 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 60 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.0
+8%since 1990
from 43.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Boulder City
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,523
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,255 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,770
+73%since 1990
from $17,231 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.7%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$159,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $123,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$693
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $581 in 1990
US average: $602
76.1%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
23.9% rent
3.1
−12%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(12,195)
Black0.4%(46)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(462)
Asian1.2%(145)
Diversity Score15.3%(1,922)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(13,747)
Black0.7%(102)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(650)
Asian0.7%(103)
Diversity Score13.9%(2,088)
14
−9%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 22.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.7%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 82.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.2%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
−28%since 1990
from 23.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boulder City, Nevada?

Boulder City, Nevada has about 14,966 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Boulder City, Nevada?

The typical household in Boulder City, Nevada earns about $50,523 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boulder City, Nevada expensive?

In Boulder City, Nevada, the median home is worth about $159,000, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.

How educated are people in Boulder City, Nevada?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Boulder City, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boulder City, Nevada?

About 6.7% of people in Boulder City, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boulder City, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Boulder City, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,399 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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