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STATE · ADMITTED 1864 · 2000 CENSUS

Nevada

1,998,257 residents · 17 counties · 132 cities · 779 census tracts
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Nevada has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,581. The state has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 1990. Median home value is $132,500.

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Section 01

Population & growth

1,998,257
+66%since 1990
from 1,201,833 in 1990
1990 – 2024
18 / sq mi
+66%since 1990
from 11 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
+5%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1.0M1.6M2.2M2.8M3.4M1990201020202024Nevada
20243.2M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,581
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,011 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,989
+45%since 1990
from $15,214 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$132,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $95,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$699
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $509 in 1990
US average: $602
60.9%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 54.8% in 1990
39.1% rent
3.0
−3%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(1,012,890)
Black6.5%(78,310)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(121,346)
Asian3.2%(38,053)
Diversity Score49.8%(598,310)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(1,303,001)
Black6.6%(131,509)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(393,970)
Asian4.4%(88,593)
Diversity Score61.1%(1,221,329)
61
+23%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.2%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 78.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−20%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

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 1,998,257 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Nevada?

The typical household in Nevada earns about $44,581 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nevada expensive?

In Nevada, the median home is worth about $132,500, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Nevada?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nevada?

About 10.5% of people in Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 796,424 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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