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North Las Vegas

Nevada · 262,527 residents · 105.319 sq mi
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North Las Vegas has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,972. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 147,039 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $260,100. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
262,527
+127%since 2000
from 115,488 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,493 / sq mi
+127%since 2000
from 1,097 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.6
+17%since 2000
from 28.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K94K163K232K302K1990201020202024North Las Vegas
2024279K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,972
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,057 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,082
+50%since 2000
from $16,023 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,100
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,253
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $644 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
40.7% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+63%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.1%(42,880)
Black18.6%(21,528)
Hispanic / Latino37.6%(43,435)
Asian3.1%(3,604)
Other0%
Diversity Score82.7%(95,524)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.4%(64,187)
Black21.3%(56,049)
Hispanic / Latino40.7%(106,940)
Asian6.4%(16,861)
Other5.7%(14,892)
Diversity Score89.2%(234,163)
Diversity Score
89
+8%since 2000
from 83 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+60%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
21.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.3%
−63.2 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Las Vegas, Nevada?

North Las Vegas, Nevada has about 262,527 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Las Vegas, Nevada earns about $60,972 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 $260,100, and the typical rent is about $1,253 a month.

How educated are people in North Las Vegas, Nevada?

About 17.2% 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 12.7% 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 214,820 residents, a change of about 450 percent over that period.

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

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