STATE · ADMITTED 1864 · 1990 CENSUS
Nevada
1,201,833 residents · 17 counties · 132 cities · 779 census tracts
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Nevada has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,011. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 796,424 residents. Median home value is $95,300.
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 1990 – 2024
20243.2M
Section 02
Income & economy
$31,011
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,581 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Section 03
Housing
$95,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $132,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2000
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(1,303,001)
Black6.6%(131,509)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(393,970)
Asian4.4%(88,593)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.1%(1,221,329)
1990
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(1,012,890)
Black6.5%(78,310)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(121,346)
Asian3.2%(38,053)
Other6%(72,580)
Diversity Score49.8%(598,310)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
78.8%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
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Section 08
People & community
No data for the years selected.
Section 02
Largest cities
1.Las Vegas679,817
2.Henderson353,289
3.North Las Vegas296,653
4.Reno283,621
5.Enterprise240,464
6.Spring Valley219,187
7.Sunrise Manor200,218
8.Paradise185,913
9.Sparks111,902
10.Carson58,571
11.Pahrump47,347
12.Whitney47,221
Frequently asked
How many people live in Nevada?
Nevada has about 1,201,833 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Nevada?
The typical household in Nevada earns about $31,011 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Nevada expensive?
In Nevada, the median home is worth about $95,300, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.
How educated are people in Nevada?
About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Nevada?
About 10.2% of people in Nevada live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024