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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2020 ACS

Las Vegas Micro

Las Vegas, NM · 2 counties · 31,390 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 $31,929. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $133,763. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,390
−11%since 2000
from 35,306 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+27%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K31K33K34K36K1990201020202024Las Vegas
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,929
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,230 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,409
+71%since 2000
from $13,132 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,763
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,050 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
27.8% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+36%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.8%(6,211)
Black0.9%(274)
Hispanic / Latino75.8%(23,791)
Asian0.5%(146)
Other2.7%(858)
Diversity Score47.7%(14,959)
Segregation Score16.4%(5,157)
Diversity Score
48
+18%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+21%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

Las VegasCENTRAL12,574
What's inside

2 component counties

San Miguel CountyCENTRAL26,260Mora County4,051
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Las Vegas, NM?

Las Vegas, NM has about 31,390 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Las Vegas, NM earns about $31,929 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 $133,763, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in Las Vegas, NM?

About 21.4% 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 25.1% 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 1,383 residents, a change of about 5 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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