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Nellis AFB

Nevada · 3,187 residents · 2.74 sq mi
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Nellis AFB has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,146. Population has fallen 64% since 2000, a loss of 5,709 residents. Renters pay a median $1,307 per month, above the US median of $853. At a median age of 22.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
10% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,187
−64%since 2000
from 8,896 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,163 / sq mi
−64%since 2000
from 3,247 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.3
−7%since 2000
from 24.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Nellis AFB
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,146
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,118 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,816
+24%since 2000
from $13,601 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,307
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $662 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
9.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
89.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(1,701)
Black17.3%(552)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(610)
Asian3.6%(116)
Other3.9%(123)
Diversity Score78.2%(2,494)
Diversity Score
78
+24%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
−7%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.3%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
45.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
32.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nellis AFB, Nevada?

Nellis AFB, Nevada has about 3,187 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nellis AFB, Nevada earns about $42,146 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 $1,307 a month.

How educated are people in Nellis AFB, Nevada?

About 27.8% 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 11.4% 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 5,190 residents, a change of about -62 percent over that period.

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

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