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STATE · ADMITTED 1864 · 2020 ACS

Nevada

3,104,614 residents · 17 counties · 132 cities · 779 census tracts
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Nevada has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,043. The state has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $290,200.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,104,614
+55%since 2000
from 1,998,257 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
28 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+10%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.0M1.6M2.2M2.8M3.4M1990201020202024Nevada
20243.2M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,043
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,581 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,629
+48%since 2000
from $21,989 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$290,200
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,159
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $699 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
43.2% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+57%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.9%(1,425,952)
Black9.4%(291,960)
Hispanic / Latino28.7%(890,257)
Asian8.6%(265,991)
Other5.8%(179,985)
Diversity Score84.6%(2,626,696)
Diversity Score
85
+38%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+67%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
19.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−67.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 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.

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Largest cities
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All 17 counties
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Metro areas
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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