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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Laughlin

Nevada · 7,076 residents · 16.345 sq mi
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Laughlin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,885. Population has grown 48% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $117,100. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,076
+48%since 1990
from 4,791 in 1990
1990 – 2024
433 / sq mi
+48%since 1990
from 293 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.5
+33%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Laughlin
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,885
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,044 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,097
+52%since 1990
from $13,837 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.6%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$117,100
−41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $151,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$623
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $585 in 1990
US average: $602
36.8%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 26.2% in 1990
63.2% rent
3.2
−39%since 1990
from 5.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(4,531)
Black0.6%(29)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(393)
Asian1.2%(56)
Diversity Score28.6%(1,372)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(5,828)
Black2.8%(195)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(747)
Asian2.2%(156)
Diversity Score34.9%(2,468)
35
+22%since 1990
from 29 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.6%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.3%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.5 min
−8%since 1990
from 11.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 7,076 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Laughlin, Nevada?

The typical household in Laughlin, Nevada earns about $36,885 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 $117,100, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Laughlin, Nevada?

About 10.6% 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 9.6% 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 2,285 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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

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