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METRO AREA · 1990 CENSUS

Las Vegas Metro

Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV · 1 counties · 741,459 residents · 7,891.661 sq mi
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Las Vegas has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,746. Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 634,306 residents. Median home value is $92,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

741,459
−46%vs 2000
vs 1,375,765 in 2000
1990 – 2025
94 / sq mi
−46%vs 2000
vs 174 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.3
−3%vs 2000
vs 34.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
583K1.1M1.5M2.0M2.5M1990201020202024Las Vegas
20242.3M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,746
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,616 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,109
−31%vs 2000
vs $21,785 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$92,700
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $132,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$516
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $716 in 2000
US average: $450
51.9%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.1% in 2000
48.1% rent
3.0
+2%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(602,818)
Black9.5%(70,484)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(80,704)
Asian3.5%(26,087)
Other5.7%(42,070)
Diversity Score55.2%(409,464)
55
−19%vs 2000
vs 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.8%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.3%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV?

Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV has about 741,459 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV?

The typical household in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV earns about $30,746 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV expensive?

In Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, the median home is worth about $92,700, and the typical rent is about $516 a month.

How educated are people in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV?

About 10.5% of people in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV live below the federal poverty line.

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

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