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Laughlin

Nevada · 8,789 residents · 16.345 sq mi
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Laughlin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,685. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $283,700. With a median age of 57.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 42% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,789
+24%since 2000
from 7,076 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
538 / sq mi
+25%since 2009
from 430 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
57.6
+24%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Laughlin
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.8%(162)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.4%(301)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.2%(456)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.4%(302)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.2%(368)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.5%(924)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.8%(773)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.1%(799)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416%(1,405)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7423.3%(2,049)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.4%(1,003)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.8%(247)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,685
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,885 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,517
+54%since 2000
from $21,097 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
+13%since 2010
from 0.422 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$283,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,112
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $623 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
50.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.5%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
+9%since 2009
from 5.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
20
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Laughlin on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(5,828)
Black2.8%(195)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(747)
Asian2.2%(156)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(6,215)
Black2.7%(236)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(1,525)
Asian0.7%(65)
Other8.5%(748)
Diversity Score
58
+29%since 2009
from 45 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican11.9%(1,046)
Puerto Rican1.6%(144)
Salvadoran0.6%(49)
Bolivian0.4%(34)
Honduran0.1%(12)
Peruvian0.1%(12)
Colombian0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Filipino0.3%(29)
Korean0.2%(17)
Chinese0.1%(10)
Japanese0.1%(9)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.6%(53)
Chamorro0.6%(49)
Ancestry
Irish15.7%(1,381)
German14%(1,228)
English10%(878)
Italian8.8%(776)
American2.9%(253)
Polish2.1%(187)
Dutch2%(177)
Russian1.9%(164)
Norwegian1.8%(156)
Scottish1.7%(148)
French1.6%(138)
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Czech0.9%(83)
Swedish0.8%(70)
Danish0.7%(64)
Swiss0.7%(61)
Welsh0.6%(52)
Finnish0.5%(41)
Portuguese0.4%(38)
Greek0.4%(36)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(33)
Hungarian0.3%(30)
Croatian0.3%(26)
Slovene0.3%(22)
Canadian0.2%(20)
Arab0.2%(15)
British0.1%(12)
Israeli0.1%(11)
Egyptian0.1%(8)
Austrian0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+100%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 45.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.6%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.8%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2012
from 18.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+17.3 ptssince 2017
from 67.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2016
from 87.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 8.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.2%(1,085)
Married42.4%(1,690)
Widowed7.8%(312)
Divorced22.6%(899)
Women 15+
Never married22.4%(869)
Married45%(1,747)
Widowed15.2%(591)
Divorced17.4%(677)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laughlin, Nevada?

Laughlin, Nevada has about 8,789 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laughlin, Nevada?

The typical household in Laughlin, Nevada earns about $45,685 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laughlin, Nevada expensive?

In Laughlin, Nevada, the median home is worth about $283,700, and the typical rent is about $1,112 a month.

How educated are people in Laughlin, Nevada?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Laughlin, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laughlin, Nevada?

About 22.1% of people in Laughlin, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laughlin, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Laughlin, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,998 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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

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