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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2010 ACS

Las Vegas Micro

Las Vegas, NM · 2 counties · 34,274 residents · 6,647.764 sq mi
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Las Vegas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,006. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $111,531. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,274
−3%since 2000
from 35,306 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+16%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K31K33K34K36K1990201020202024Las Vegas
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,006
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,230 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,010
+45%since 2000
from $13,132 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,531
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,050 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−41.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+9%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18.6%(6,567)
Black0.5%(190)
Hispanic / Latino78.5%(27,716)
Asian0.4%(132)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.3%(14,231)
2010
White, non-Hispanic19.4%(6,654)
Black1%(349)
Hispanic / Latino77.4%(26,536)
Asian0.5%(186)
Other2.5%(845)
Diversity Score46.6%(15,980)
Diversity Score
47
+16%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+13%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.3%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

Las VegasCENTRAL12,574
What's inside

2 component counties

San Miguel CountyCENTRAL26,260Mora County4,051
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Pop 30,438
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Las Vegas, NM?

Las Vegas, NM has about 34,274 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Las Vegas, NM?

The typical household in Las Vegas, NM earns about $33,006 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Las Vegas, NM expensive?

In Las Vegas, NM, the median home is worth about $111,531, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Las Vegas, NM?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Las Vegas, NM hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Las Vegas, NM?

About 23.0% of people in Las Vegas, NM live below the federal poverty line.

Has Las Vegas, NM grown since 1990?

Yes, Las Vegas, NM has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,267 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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