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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Nellis AFB

Nevada · 8,377 residents · 2.74 sq mi
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Nellis AFB has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,865. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. At a median age of 22.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 22.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Renter-heavy
5% owner-occupied
US average: 64%
Section 01

Population & growth

8,377
−6%vs 2000
vs 8,896 in 2000
1990 – 2024
3,057 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 3,247 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
22.7
−6%vs 2000
vs 24.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Nellis AFB
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,865
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,118 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,983
−41%vs 2000
vs $13,601 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.3%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$447
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $662 in 2000
US average: $450
4.8%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
95.2% rent
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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%
Diversity Score62.9%(5,593)
1990
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(6,442)
Black15.9%(1,328)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(722)
Asian3.8%(322)
Other3.4%(285)
Diversity Score58.6%(4,910)
59
−7%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.4%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
91.8%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.9 min
+34%vs 2000
vs 13.4 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 Nellis AFB, Nevada?

Nellis AFB, Nevada has about 8,377 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Nellis AFB, Nevada earns about $23,865 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 $447 a month.

How educated are people in Nellis AFB, Nevada?

About 7.4% 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 9.3% of people in Nellis AFB, 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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