Nevada is a state of 3,104,614 people. The population has risen by half since 2000, adding 1,106,357 people. About 25% of adults have finished a four-year degree. Owners hold 57% of the housing stock. 19% of residents were born outside the United States. The typical home is worth $290,200, having more than doubled since 2000.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)20.8%(42,872)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)22.6%(46,534)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era36.1%(74,314)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War6.4%(13,163)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II1.9%(3,957)
US avg: 2.9%
Share of the 205,659 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
Metropolitan areas are built around an urban core of 50,000 or more people; micropolitan areas around a core of 10,000 to 50,000. A statistical area can cross state lines, so each is listed under its primary state.
Frequently asked
How many people live in Nevada?
Nevada has about 3,104,614 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Nevada?
The typical household in Nevada earns about $62,043 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Nevada expensive?
In Nevada, the median home is worth about $290,200, and the typical rent is about $1,159 a month.
How educated are people in Nevada?
About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Nevada?
About 12.8% 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 1,902,781 residents, a change of about 158 percent over that period.
