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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Laughlin

Nevada · 4,791 residents · 16.345 sq mi
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Laughlin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,044. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 2,285 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $151,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,791
−32%vs 2000
vs 7,076 in 2000
1990 – 2024
293 / sq mi
−32%vs 2000
vs 433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.1
−25%vs 2000
vs 46.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Laughlin
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,044
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,885 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,837
−34%vs 2000
vs $21,097 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.1%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$151,100
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $117,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$585
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $623 in 2000
US average: $450
26.2%
−10.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 36.8% in 2000
73.8% rent
5.2
+64%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(5,828)
Black2.8%(195)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(747)
Asian2.2%(156)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.9%(2,468)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(4,531)
Black0.6%(29)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(393)
Asian1.2%(56)
Other3.7%(175)
Diversity Score28.6%(1,372)
29
−18%vs 2000
vs 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.7%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.3%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.4 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Laughlin, Nevada?

Laughlin, Nevada has about 4,791 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Laughlin, Nevada?

The typical household in Laughlin, Nevada earns about $29,044 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 $151,100, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in Laughlin, Nevada?

About 11.4% 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 11.1% of people in Laughlin, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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

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