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Nellis AFB

Nevada · 4,379 residents · 2.74 sq mi
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Nellis AFB has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,507. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 4,517 residents. Median home value is $87,700. At a median age of 23.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 23.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,379
−51%since 2000
from 8,896 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,598 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 3,247 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
23.2
−3%since 2000
from 24.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Nellis AFB
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,507
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,118 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,221
+34%since 2000
from $13,601 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,700
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2022
Median gross rent
$1,626
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $662 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
3.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
96.8% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−47%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2022
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(2,400)
Black13.6%(595)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(780)
Asian3.8%(165)
Other7.3%(319)
Diversity Score77.8%(3,407)
Diversity Score
78
+24%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+67%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 79.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.5%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−92.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nellis AFB, Nevada?

Nellis AFB, Nevada has about 4,379 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nellis AFB, Nevada earns about $64,507 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nellis AFB, Nevada expensive?

In Nellis AFB, Nevada, the median home is worth about $87,700, and the typical rent is about $1,626 a month.

How educated are people in Nellis AFB, Nevada?

About 30.0% 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 16.1% 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 3,998 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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

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