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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Las Vegas Metro

Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV · 1 counties · 1,951,269 residents · 7,891.661 sq mi
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Las Vegas has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,258. Population has grown 42% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $257,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,951,269
+42%since 2000
from 1,375,765 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
247 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 174 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
+3%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
583K1.1M1.5M2.0M2.5M1990201020202024Las Vegas
20242.3M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,258
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,616 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,422
+26%since 2000
from $21,785 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$257,300
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,036
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $716 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.6%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
42.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+54%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic48%(935,955)
Black10%(194,821)
Hispanic / Latino29.1%(568,644)
Asian8.5%(165,121)
Other4%(78,314)
Diversity Score82.9%(1,617,986)
Diversity Score
83
+22%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+63%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
22.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

Las VegasCENTRAL679,817HendersonCENTRAL353,289North Las VegasCENTRAL296,653ParadiseCENTRAL185,913
What's inside

1 component county

Clark CountyCENTRAL2,407,226
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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 1,951,269 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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 $56,258 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 $257,300, and the typical rent is about $1,036 a month.

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

About 21.7% 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 11.7% of people in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV live below the federal poverty line.

Has Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV grown since 1990?

Yes, Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,209,810 residents, a change of about 163 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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