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Laughlin

Nevada · 8,658 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 $36,706. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $167,700. With a median age of 58.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,658
+22%since 2000
from 7,076 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
530 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.6
+26%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Laughlin
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,706
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,885 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,163
+24%since 2000
from $21,097 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$774
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $623 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
54.6% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+44%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(6,018)
Black4.5%(391)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(1,446)
Asian2.5%(220)
Other1.6%(134)
Diversity Score53.5%(4,635)
Diversity Score
54
+54%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 45.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.1%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laughlin, Nevada?

Laughlin, Nevada has about 8,658 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laughlin, Nevada?

The typical household in Laughlin, Nevada earns about $36,706 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 $167,700, and the typical rent is about $774 a month.

How educated are people in Laughlin, Nevada?

About 14.2% 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 19.4% 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 3,867 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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