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CITY · 2020 ACS

Las Vegas

Nevada · 641,903 residents · 141.862 sq mi
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Las Vegas has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,377. Population has grown 34% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $279,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
641,903
+34%since 2000
from 478,434 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,525 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 3,373 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+10%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
218K339K459K580K701K1990201020202024Las Vegas
2024660K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,377
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,069 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,521
+43%since 2000
from $22,060 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,153
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $699 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
46.7% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+59%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58%(277,704)
Black10.1%(48,380)
Hispanic / Latino23.6%(112,962)
Asian4.7%(22,411)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.6%(337,633)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.4%(259,561)
Black12.3%(79,129)
Hispanic / Latino33.3%(213,828)
Asian7%(44,995)
Other5.7%(36,552)
Diversity Score86.8%(557,464)
Diversity Score
87
+23%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+65%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
20.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−64.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Las Vegas, Nevada?

Las Vegas, Nevada has about 641,903 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Las Vegas, Nevada?

The typical household in Las Vegas, Nevada earns about $58,377 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Las Vegas, Nevada expensive?

In Las Vegas, Nevada, the median home is worth about $279,700, and the typical rent is about $1,153 a month.

How educated are people in Las Vegas, Nevada?

About 25.2% of adults age 25 and over in Las Vegas, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Las Vegas, Nevada?

About 14.9% of people in Las Vegas, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Las Vegas, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Las Vegas, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 383,608 residents, a change of about 149 percent over that period.

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

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