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Laughlin

Nevada · 7,323 residents · 16.345 sq mi
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Laughlin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,386. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $222,200. With a median age of 55.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,323
+3%since 2000
from 7,076 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
448 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
55.2
+19%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Laughlin
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,386
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,885 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,290
+20%since 2000
from $21,097 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,200
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$846
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $623 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
56.9% rent
Vacancy rate
25.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+69%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(5,651)
Black3%(219)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(1,006)
Asian2.1%(152)
Other3.4%(246)
Diversity Score46.9%(3,432)
Diversity Score
47
+34%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+45%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
12.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.5%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.8%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laughlin, Nevada?

Laughlin, Nevada has about 7,323 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laughlin, Nevada?

The typical household in Laughlin, Nevada earns about $41,386 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 $222,200, and the typical rent is about $846 a month.

How educated are people in Laughlin, Nevada?

About 16.2% 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 13.2% 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 2,532 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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