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Nellis AFB

Nevada · 5,087 residents · 2.74 sq mi
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The short version

Nellis AFB has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,652. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 3,809 residents. Renters pay a median $2,143 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 20.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,087
−43%since 2000
from 8,896 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,857 / sq mi
−31%since 2009
from 2,693 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
20.8
−13%since 2000
from 24.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Nellis AFB
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 514.1%(717)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 922.5%(1,145)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.8%(293)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.6%(286)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2413.9%(709)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3424.8%(1,263)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.6%(641)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740.6%(33)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,652
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,118 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,495
+36%since 2000
from $13,601 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
+29.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.256
−32%since 2010
from 0.377 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration16.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$2,143
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $662 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
50.7%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(5,644)
Black13.9%(1,237)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(1,043)
Asian4.8%(426)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(2,710)
Black12.1%(616)
Hispanic / Latino26.6%(1,354)
Asian3.5%(176)
Other4.5%(231)
Diversity Score
78
Unchangedsince 2009
from 79 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
Mexican20.8%(1,058)
Cuban1.7%(84)
Argentine1.4%(71)
Guatemalan0.6%(32)
Costa Rican0.5%(25)
Spaniard0.2%(10)
Panamanian0.2%(8)
Chilean0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Filipino2.2%(112)
Korean0.6%(28)
Japanese0.5%(26)
Pacific Islander origin
Tongan0.1%(7)
Ancestry
Scottish15%(761)
Irish14.4%(730)
German12.3%(625)
English11.2%(569)
Italian5.7%(288)
American3.9%(199)
Swedish1%(49)
Portuguese0.8%(41)
Norwegian0.7%(35)
Hungarian0.6%(30)
Welsh0.6%(29)
Polish0.5%(24)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
French0.4%(22)
British0.2%(12)
Iranian0.2%(10)
Danish0.2%(8)
Ukrainian0.1%(5)
Brazilian0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+23%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
27.8%
+26.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 79.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
38.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2012
from 0.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2017
from 95.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2016
from 91.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married37%(600)
Married63%(1,023)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married13.4%(175)
Married84.3%(1,103)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced2.4%(31)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nellis AFB, Nevada?

Nellis AFB, Nevada has about 5,087 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nellis AFB, Nevada?

The typical household in Nellis AFB, Nevada earns about $68,652 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nellis AFB, Nevada expensive?

In Nellis AFB, Nevada, the typical rent is about $2,143 a month.

How educated are people in Nellis AFB, Nevada?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Nellis AFB, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nellis AFB, Nevada?

About 3.6% of people in Nellis AFB, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nellis AFB, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Nellis AFB, Nevada has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,290 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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

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