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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Clark County

Nevada · 2,265,461 residents · 7,891.661 sq mi
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Clark County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,048. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 65% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $285,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
2,265,461
+65%since 2000
from 1,375,765 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
287 / sq mi
+65%since 2000
from 174 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+10%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
583K1.1M1.5M2.0M2.5M1990201020202024Clark County
20242.3M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,048
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,616 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,651
+45%since 2000
from $21,785 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$285,100
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,181
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $716 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
45.7% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+58%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Clark County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.2%(828,669)
Black8.8%(121,401)
Hispanic / Latino22%(302,143)
Asian5.2%(71,226)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.1%(936,390)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.4%(892,802)
Black12.1%(275,002)
Hispanic / Latino31%(701,416)
Asian10.2%(231,972)
Other5.8%(131,010)
Diversity Score89%(2,015,888)
Segregation Score34.1%(772,463)
Diversity Score
89
+31%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+68%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
22.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−66.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Clark County to nearby counties

CLARK COUNTY VS
Mohave County
Income$57,684−6%
Home value$281,000−1%
Population228,102−91%
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CLARK COUNTY VS
Lincoln County
Income$72,307+18%
Home value$219,500−23%
Population4,320−100%
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CLARK COUNTY VS
Washington County
Income$80,632+32%
Home value$510,700+79%
Population213,670−91%
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CLARK COUNTY VS
San Bernardino County
Income$85,478+40%
Home value$505,000+77%
Population2,224,091−8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clark County, Nevada?

Clark County, Nevada has about 2,265,461 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clark County, Nevada?

The typical household in Clark County, Nevada earns about $61,048 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clark County, Nevada expensive?

In Clark County, Nevada, the median home is worth about $285,100, and the typical rent is about $1,181 a month.

How educated are people in Clark County, Nevada?

About 25.2% of adults age 25 and over in Clark County, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clark County, Nevada?

About 13.4% of people in Clark County, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clark County, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Clark County, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,524,002 residents, a change of about 206 percent over that period.

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