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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Las Vegas Metro

Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV · 1 counties · 2,265,461 residents · 7,891.661 sq mi
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Las Vegas has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,048. The metro area 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
583K1.1M1.5M2.0M2.5M1990201020202024Las Vegas
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
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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)
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%
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 2,265,461 residents according to the 2020 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 $61,048 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 $285,100, and the typical rent is about $1,181 a month.

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

About 25.2% 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 13.4% 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 1,524,002 residents, a change of about 206 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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