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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

North Las Vegas

Nevada · 115,488 residents · 105.319 sq mi
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North Las Vegas has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,057. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 67,781 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $120,900. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

115,488
+142%since 1990
from 47,707 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,097 / sq mi
+142%since 1990
from 453 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.8
+5%since 1990
from 27.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
25K94K163K232K302K1990201020202024North Las Vegas
2024279K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,057
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,917 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,023
+87%since 1990
from $8,565 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.8%
−6.7 ptssince 1990
from 21.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$120,900
+59%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$644
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $426 in 1990
US average: $602
70.1%
+20.2 ptssince 1990
from 49.9% in 1990
29.9% rent
2.6
+9%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(21,525)
Black37.4%(17,833)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(10,353)
Asian2.3%(1,087)
Diversity Score90.1%(42,962)
2000
White, non-Hispanic37.1%(42,880)
Black18.6%(21,528)
Hispanic / Latino37.6%(43,435)
Asian3.1%(3,604)
Diversity Score82.7%(95,524)
83
−8%since 1990
from 90 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.5%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 58.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
−10%since 1990
from 19.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Las Vegas, Nevada?

North Las Vegas, Nevada has about 115,488 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in North Las Vegas, Nevada?

The typical household in North Las Vegas, Nevada earns about $46,057 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Las Vegas, Nevada expensive?

In North Las Vegas, Nevada, the median home is worth about $120,900, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in North Las Vegas, Nevada?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in North Las Vegas, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Las Vegas, Nevada?

About 14.8% of people in North Las Vegas, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Las Vegas, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, North Las Vegas, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 67,781 residents, a change of about 142 percent over that period.

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

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