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644,835
TOTAL POPULATION
324,566
MALE POPULATION
320,269
FEMALE POPULATION
101.34
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.68
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,275
PER CAPITA INCOME
$81,758
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$66,356
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,066
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
322,139
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Las Vegas

The most populous races in Las Vegas are White / Caucasian (335,404 | 52.0%), Hispanic or Latino (221,430 | 34.3%), and Two or more Races (89,665 | 13.9%).
Race in Las Vegas
Race# Population% Population
Asian44,3516.9%
Black / African American75,80611.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific5,2440.8%
Hispanic or Latino221,43034.3%
Native / Alaskan7,1751.1%
White / Caucasian335,40452.0%
Two or more Races89,66513.9%
Some other Race87,19013.5%
Total644,835100.0%

Ancestry in Las Vegas

The most populous ancestries reported in Las Vegas are Mexican (162,438 | 25.2%), German (50,528 | 7.8%), Irish (45,561 | 7.1%), English (42,452 | 6.6%), and Korean (32,783 | 5.1%), together accounting for 51.8% of all Las Vegas residents.
Ancestry in Las Vegas
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan290.0%
African6,4341.0%
Alaska Native720.0%
Albanian1470.0%
American20,9053.2%
Apache3660.1%
Arab3,5280.5%
Arapaho50.0%
Argentinean1,4170.2%
Armenian2,4610.4%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac1370.0%
Australian3240.1%
Austrian9500.2%
Bangladeshi1150.0%
Barbadian60.0%
Basque1620.0%
Belgian4030.1%
Belizean7270.1%
Bhutanese6,3111.0%
Blackfeet2350.0%
Bolivian5080.1%
Brazilian8790.1%
British2,8320.4%
British West Indian900.0%
Bulgarian6310.1%
Burmese4,0500.6%
Cajun320.0%
Cambodian860.0%
Canadian1,3480.2%
Cape Verdean640.0%
Carpatho Rusyn220.0%
Celtic3470.1%
Central American22,0623.4%
Central American Indian8720.1%
Cherokee2,2030.3%
Cheyenne60.0%
Chickasaw710.0%
Chilean4970.1%
Chinese490.0%
Chippewa740.0%
Choctaw3340.1%
Colombian1,9520.3%
Comanche1970.0%
Costa Rican4710.1%
Cree470.0%
Creek1880.0%
Croatian4780.1%
Cuban10,1851.6%
Cypriot290.0%
Czech1,3930.2%
Czechoslovakian4500.1%
Danish2,6920.4%
Delaware300.0%
Dominican1,1640.2%
Dutch4,3430.7%
Eastern European1,6060.3%
Ecuadorian8640.1%
Egyptian4250.1%
English42,4526.6%
Estonian610.0%
Ethiopian6760.1%
European10,4781.6%
Fijian930.0%
Filipino5440.1%
Finnish7870.1%
French9,8091.5%
French American Indian910.0%
French Canadian1,9720.3%
German50,5287.8%
German Russian1860.0%
Ghanaian250.0%
Greek2,2500.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro1,4800.2%
Guatemalan5,3560.8%
Guyanese250.0%
Haitian7470.1%
Honduran2,0570.3%
Hopi1190.0%
Houma60.0%
Hungarian2,5620.4%
Icelander580.0%
Indian (Asian)9,1161.4%
Indonesian100.0%
Inupiat860.0%
Iranian2,4370.4%
Iraqi3350.1%
Irish45,5617.1%
Iroquois1700.0%
Israeli1,2250.2%
Italian32,6695.1%
Jamaican1,1610.2%
Japanese5880.1%
Jordanian870.0%
Kenyan1800.0%
Kiowa430.0%
Korean32,7835.1%
Laotian5230.1%
Latvian520.0%
Lebanese1,2850.2%
Liberian740.0%
Lithuanian7000.1%
Luxembourger130.0%
Macedonian610.0%
Malaysian5900.1%
Maltese1090.0%
Menominee40.0%
Mexican162,43825.2%
Mexican American Indian4,4890.7%
Mongolian540.0%
Moroccan2570.0%
Native Hawaiian4,3620.7%
Navajo4870.1%
New Zealander970.0%
Nicaraguan1,8960.3%
Nigerian4470.1%
Northern European7500.1%
Norwegian6,2021.0%
Osage360.0%
Paiute2110.0%
Pakistani1,6340.3%
Palestinian2450.0%
Panamanian4980.1%
Paraguayan30.0%
Pennsylvania German1290.0%
Peruvian1,6510.3%
Pima100.0%
Polish11,5151.8%
Portuguese2,8800.4%
Potawatomi410.0%
Pueblo1570.0%
Puerto Rican7,6991.2%
Romanian1,3110.2%
Russian5,4560.9%
Salvadoran11,0901.7%
Samoan2,2300.4%
Scandinavian1,8360.3%
Scotch-Irish2,7990.4%
Scottish8,2021.3%
Senegalese300.0%
Serbian4060.1%
Shoshone1250.0%
Sioux2470.0%
Slavic2900.0%
Slovak5440.1%
Slovene1720.0%
Somali480.0%
South African790.0%
South American7,5981.2%
South American Indian590.0%
Soviet Union120.0%
Spaniard3,0930.5%
Spanish2,0430.3%
Spanish American800.0%
Sri Lankan3,1820.5%
Subsaharan African8,2401.3%
Swedish5,3570.8%
Swiss1,3660.2%
Syrian2170.0%
Thai2,4520.4%
Tlingit-Haida530.0%
Tongan1530.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian280.0%
Turkish2620.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander1010.0%
Ugandan140.0%
Ukrainian1,2670.2%
Uruguayan950.0%
Ute810.0%
Venezuelan5960.1%
Vietnamese120.0%
Welsh2,2550.4%
West Indian1700.0%
Yaqui1000.0%
Yugoslavian2500.0%
Yuman490.0%
Yup'ik100.0%
Zimbabwean160.0%
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Immigrants in Las Vegas

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Las Vegas came from Latin America (83,177 | 12.9%), Central America (69,372 | 10.8%), Mexico (55,945 | 8.7%), Asia (34,825 | 5.4%), and South Eastern Asia (20,519 | 3.2%), together accounting for 40.9% of all Las Vegas residents.
Immigrants in Las Vegas
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan430.0%
Africa2,3440.4%
Albania1610.0%
Argentina8130.1%
Armenia8170.1%
Asia34,8255.4%
Australia3460.1%
Austria900.0%
Bahamas770.0%
Barbados220.0%
Belarus610.0%
Belgium670.0%
Belize4120.1%
Bolivia2850.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina610.0%
Brazil9910.2%
Bulgaria5500.1%
Cambodia1920.0%
Cameroon180.0%
Canada2,5520.4%
Caribbean7,8911.2%
Central America69,37210.8%
Chile4250.1%
China4,2300.7%
Colombia1,3650.2%
Costa Rica2290.0%
Croatia830.0%
Cuba6,5251.0%
Czechoslovakia1110.0%
Denmark1100.0%
Dominican Republic3540.1%
Eastern Africa8770.1%
Eastern Asia6,8521.1%
Eastern Europe4,1730.6%
Ecuador4150.1%
Egypt2660.0%
El Salvador6,4281.0%
England9920.2%
Eritrea890.0%
Ethiopia3300.1%
Europe10,4561.6%
Fiji690.0%
France6020.1%
Germany1,3950.2%
Ghana140.0%
Greece2280.0%
Guatemala3,5420.5%
Guyana230.0%
Haiti1890.0%
Honduras1,5260.2%
Hong Kong2280.0%
Hungary3850.1%
India1,5540.2%
Indonesia2450.0%
Iran2,1030.3%
Iraq3710.1%
Ireland1890.0%
Israel7960.1%
Italy6150.1%
Jamaica5850.1%
Japan1,0030.2%
Jordan2360.0%
Kazakhstan510.0%
Kenya2680.0%
Korea1,5770.2%
Kuwait120.0%
Laos2470.0%
Latin America83,17712.9%
Latvia440.0%
Lebanon3640.1%
Lithuania700.0%
Malaysia2590.0%
Mexico55,9458.7%
Micronesia60.0%
Middle Africa290.0%
Moldova800.0%
Morocco2070.0%
Nepal1100.0%
Netherlands2260.0%
Nicaragua1,1350.2%
Nigeria1930.0%
North Macedonia580.0%
Northern Africa6080.1%
Northern Europe2,7690.4%
Norway280.0%
Oceania8130.1%
Pakistan1860.0%
Panama1550.0%
Peru1,1610.2%
Philippines16,7532.6%
Poland6180.1%
Portugal380.0%
Romania4420.1%
Russia5380.1%
Saudi Arabia510.0%
Scotland1780.0%
Senegal1280.0%
Serbia1960.0%
Singapore1050.0%
Somalia290.0%
South Africa1830.0%
South America5,9140.9%
South Central Asia4,3120.7%
South Eastern Asia20,5193.2%
Southern Europe1,0460.2%
Spain1560.0%
Sri Lanka500.0%
Sudan290.0%
Sweden720.0%
Switzerland400.0%
Syria300.0%
Taiwan9710.2%
Thailand9540.2%
Trinidad and Tobago390.0%
Turkey1890.0%
Uganda140.0%
Ukraine4900.1%
Uruguay580.0%
Uzbekistan1960.0%
Venezuela3150.1%
Vietnam1,7450.3%
West Indies190.0%
Western Africa4680.1%
Western Asia3,0240.5%
Western Europe2,4260.4%
Zimbabwe1110.0%
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Sex and Age in Las Vegas

Sex and Age in Las Vegas

The most populous age groups in Las Vegas are 30 to 34 Years (24,175 | 7.4%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (22,988 | 7.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Las Vegas
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18,460 (5.7%)19,284 (6.0%)
5 to 9 Years20,318 (6.3%)18,571 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Years23,902 (7.4%)20,834 (6.5%)
15 to 19 Years20,795 (6.4%)20,536 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years21,535 (6.6%)18,966 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years23,327 (7.2%)22,988 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Years24,175 (7.4%)22,228 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Years22,415 (6.9%)21,884 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years21,205 (6.5%)22,120 (6.9%)
45 to 49 Years21,386 (6.6%)20,625 (6.4%)
50 to 54 Years21,813 (6.7%)20,072 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years20,941 (6.5%)20,702 (6.5%)
60 to 64 Years19,161 (5.9%)18,137 (5.7%)
65 to 69 Years15,448 (4.8%)16,651 (5.2%)
70 to 74 Years12,181 (3.7%)15,001 (4.7%)
75 to 79 Years8,532 (2.6%)9,348 (2.9%)
80 to 84 Years5,059 (1.6%)6,325 (2.0%)
85 Years and over3,913 (1.2%)5,997 (1.9%)
Total324,566 (100.0%)320,269 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Las Vegas

Median Family Size in Las Vegas

The median family size in Las Vegas is 3.35 persons per family, with single female/mother families (34,313 | 22.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.38 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (15,906 | 10.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.20 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Las Vegas
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple99,589 (66.5%)3.36
Single Male/Father15,906 (10.6%)3.20
Single Female/Mother34,313 (22.9%)3.38
Total Families149,808 (100.0%)3.35

Median Household Size in Las Vegas

The median household size in Las Vegas is 2.65 persons per household, with single female/mother households (34,313 | 14.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.64 persons per household. non-family households (90,654 | 37.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.29 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Las Vegas
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple99,589 (41.4%)3.40
Single Male/Father15,906 (6.6%)3.60
Single Female/Mother34,313 (14.3%)3.64
Non-family90,654 (37.7%)1.29
Total Households240,462 (100.0%)2.65

Household Size by Marriage Status in Las Vegas

Out of a total of 240,462 households in Las Vegas, 149,808 (62.3%) are family households, while 90,654 (37.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 59,611, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 72,781.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Las Vegas
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-72,781 (30.3%)
2-Person Households59,611 (24.8%)15,158 (6.3%)
3-Person Households36,074 (15.0%)1,651 (0.7%)
4-Person Households28,057 (11.7%)783 (0.3%)
5-Person Households14,751 (6.1%)129 (0.1%)
6-Person Households6,964 (2.9%)88 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households4,351 (1.8%)64 (0.0%)
Total149,808 (62.3%)90,654 (37.7%)

Female Fertility in Las Vegas

Fertility by Age in Las Vegas

Average fertility rate in Las Vegas is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 86.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 70.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Las Vegas
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years211 (2.7%)10.0
20 to 34 years5,510 (70.1%)86.0
35 to 50 years2,143 (27.3%)31.0
Total7,864 (100.0%)51.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Las Vegas

65.3% of women with births (7,864) in Las Vegas are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 91.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 32.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Las Vegas
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years17 (8.1%)194 (91.9%)
20 to 34 years3,708 (67.3%)1,802 (32.7%)
35 to 50 years1,412 (65.9%)731 (34.1%)
Total5,135 (65.3%)2,729 (34.7%)

Fertility by Education in Las Vegas

Average fertility rate in Las Vegas is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 66.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 29.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Las Vegas
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,284 (16.3%)40.0
High School Diploma2,084 (26.5%)54.0
College or Associate's Degree2,335 (29.7%)51.0
Bachelor's Degree1,410 (17.9%)57.0
Graduate Degree751 (9.6%)66.0
Total7,864 (100.0%)51.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Las Vegas

34.7% of women with births in Las Vegas are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 79.5% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 50.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Las Vegas
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School851 (66.3%)433 (33.7%)
High School Diploma1,025 (49.2%)1,059 (50.8%)
College or Associate's Degree1,560 (66.8%)775 (33.2%)
Bachelor's Degree1,104 (78.3%)306 (21.7%)
Graduate Degree597 (79.5%)154 (20.5%)
Total5,135 (65.3%)2,729 (34.7%)

Income in Las Vegas

Income Overview in Las Vegas

Per Capita Income in Las Vegas is $36,275, while median incomes of families and households are $81,758 and $66,356 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income644,835$36,275
Median Family Income149,808$81,758
Mean Family Income149,808$109,101
Median Household Income240,462$66,356
Mean Household Income240,462$93,515
Income Deficit149,808$12,066
Wage / Income Gap (%)644,83517.18%
Wage / Income Gap ($)644,83582.82¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index644,8350.49

Earnings by Sex in Las Vegas

Average Earnings in Las Vegas are $38,872, $42,112 for men and $34,876 for women, a difference of 17.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Las Vegas
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male177,554 (54.1%)$42,112
Female150,772 (45.9%)$34,876
Total328,326 (100.0%)$38,872

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Las Vegas

The most common earnings brackets in Las Vegas are $100,000+ for men (26,460 | 14.9%) and $100,000+ for women (12,958 | 8.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Las Vegas
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less6,521 (3.7%)6,466 (4.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9994,727 (2.7%)6,294 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4995,047 (2.8%)5,965 (4.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9993,353 (1.9%)4,203 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4995,612 (3.2%)5,602 (3.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9993,861 (2.2%)4,818 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4994,174 (2.4%)5,229 (3.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9994,064 (2.3%)4,297 (2.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4994,392 (2.5%)5,541 (3.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9995,999 (3.4%)5,179 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $29,99910,993 (6.2%)10,876 (7.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99912,837 (7.2%)11,248 (7.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99912,256 (6.9%)8,788 (5.8%)
$40,000 to $44,99910,843 (6.1%)9,594 (6.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9999,945 (5.6%)8,136 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9997,488 (4.2%)6,569 (4.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99913,333 (7.5%)10,208 (6.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99910,297 (5.8%)7,354 (4.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99915,352 (8.6%)11,447 (7.6%)
$100,000+26,460 (14.9%)12,958 (8.6%)
Total177,554 (100.0%)150,772 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Las Vegas

Average earnings in Las Vegas are $46,779 for men and $39,595 for women, a difference of 15.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $89,724, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,061. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $67,633, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $28,332.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Las Vegas
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,061$28,332
High School Diploma$40,134$31,455
College or Associate's Degree$47,439$38,076
Bachelor's Degree$63,842$51,134
Graduate Degree$89,724$67,633
Total$46,779$39,595

Family Income in Las Vegas

Family Income Brackets in Las Vegas

According to the Las Vegas family income data, there are 28,913 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,846 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Las Vegas
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0006,5924.4%
$10,000 to $14,9992,8461.9%
$15,000 to $24,9997,4905.0%
$25,000 to $34,9999,7386.5%
$35,000 to $49,99916,02910.7%
$50,000 to $74,99926,21617.5%
$75,000 to $99,99922,17214.8%
$100,000 to $149,99928,91319.3%
$150,000 to $199,99913,7829.2%
$200,000+15,88010.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Las Vegas

6-person families (6,117 | 4.1%) account for the highest median family income in Las Vegas with $98,661 per family, while 2-person families (66,167 | 44.2%) have the highest median income of $36,614 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Las Vegas
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families66,167 (44.2%)$73,229
3-Person Families33,968 (22.7%)$82,420
4-Person Families26,514 (17.7%)$90,102
5-Person Families13,249 (8.8%)$90,033
6-Person Families6,117 (4.1%)$98,661
7+ Person Families3,793 (2.5%)$92,089
Total149,808 (100.0%)$81,758

Family Income by Number of Earners in Las Vegas

The median family income in Las Vegas is $81,758, with families comprising 3+ earners (18,863) having the highest median family income of $125,878, while families with no earners (22,345) have the lowest median family income of $45,235, accounting for 12.6% and 14.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Las Vegas
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners22,345 (14.9%)$45,235
1 Earner53,063 (35.4%)$57,499
2 Earners55,537 (37.1%)$103,798
3+ Earners18,863 (12.6%)$125,878
Total149,808 (100.0%)$81,758

Household Income in Las Vegas

Household Income Brackets in Las Vegas

With 41,359 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Las Vegas, accounting for 17.2% of all households. In contrast, only 9,618 households (4.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Las Vegas
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00016,1116.7%
$10,000 to $14,9999,6184.0%
$15,000 to $24,99917,7947.4%
$25,000 to $34,99919,2378.0%
$35,000 to $49,99928,61511.9%
$50,000 to $74,99941,35917.2%
$75,000 to $99,99931,74113.2%
$100,000 to $149,99938,47416.0%
$150,000 to $199,99917,5547.3%
$200,000+19,7188.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Las Vegas

The median household income in Las Vegas is $66,356, with the highest median household income of $78,254 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 89,117 households (37.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $47,764, with 7,631 households (3.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Las Vegas
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years7,631 (3.2%)$47,764
25 to 44 Years84,456 (35.1%)$68,729
45 to 64 Years89,117 (37.1%)$78,254
65+ Years59,258 (24.6%)$52,470
Total240,462 (100.0%)$66,356

Poverty in Las Vegas

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Las Vegas

With 13.6% poverty level for males and 15.7% for females among the residents of Las Vegas, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4,373 males (24.2%) and 947 females (24.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Las Vegas
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,373 (24.2%)4,582 (24.1%)
5 Years876 (22.4%)947 (24.3%)
6 to 11 Years5,144 (20.0%)4,439 (19.6%)
12 to 14 Years2,523 (18.1%)1,821 (15.0%)
15 Years662 (16.6%)759 (15.7%)
16 and 17 Years1,299 (14.5%)1,532 (18.2%)
18 to 24 Years4,043 (14.0%)3,746 (14.3%)
25 to 34 Years5,055 (10.9%)8,293 (18.5%)
35 to 44 Years4,484 (10.4%)7,068 (16.1%)
45 to 54 Years4,276 (10.0%)5,413 (13.3%)
55 to 64 Years5,926 (14.9%)5,005 (13.0%)
65 to 74 Years3,216 (11.8%)3,369 (10.8%)
75 Years and over1,613 (9.4%)2,986 (14.0%)
Total43,490 (13.6%)49,960 (15.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Las Vegas

According to the poverty statistics in Las Vegas, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 90.6% of males and 89.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Las Vegas
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13,712 (75.8%)14,429 (75.9%)
5 Years3,044 (77.6%)2,955 (75.7%)
6 to 11 Years20,543 (80.0%)18,211 (80.4%)
12 to 14 Years11,442 (81.9%)10,313 (85.0%)
15 Years3,318 (83.4%)4,091 (84.4%)
16 and 17 Years7,682 (85.5%)6,878 (81.8%)
18 to 24 Years24,764 (86.0%)22,368 (85.7%)
25 to 34 Years41,244 (89.1%)36,623 (81.5%)
35 to 44 Years38,424 (89.5%)36,734 (83.9%)
45 to 54 Years38,428 (90.0%)35,163 (86.7%)
55 to 64 Years33,730 (85.1%)33,626 (87.0%)
65 to 74 Years24,134 (88.2%)27,935 (89.2%)
75 Years and over15,582 (90.6%)18,359 (86.0%)
Total276,047 (86.4%)267,685 (84.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Las Vegas

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Las Vegas show that 5.9% or 5,899 of the total 99,589 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 20.6%, comprising of 220 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.3%, which includes 2,412 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Las Vegas
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children54,228 (95.7%)2,412 (4.3%)
1 or 2 Children30,769 (93.8%)2,027 (6.2%)
3 or 4 Children7,846 (86.4%)1,240 (13.7%)
5 or more Children847 (79.4%)220 (20.6%)
Total93,690 (94.1%)5,899 (5.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Las Vegas

According to the poverty data in Las Vegas, 11.6% or 1,851 single-father households and 24.3% or 8,338 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 57 households (42.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 443 households (70.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Las Vegas
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children500 (6.5%)1,317 (10.1%)
1 or 2 Children921 (14.2%)4,612 (26.9%)
3 or 4 Children373 (22.9%)1,966 (57.1%)
5 or more Children57 (42.5%)443 (70.7%)
Total1,851 (11.6%)8,338 (24.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Las Vegas

The poverty data for Las Vegas shows that 5,899 of the married-couple family households (5.9%) and 10,189 of the single-parent households (20.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 220 households (20.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 500 household (65.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Las Vegas
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2,412 (4.3%)1,817 (8.8%)
1 or 2 Children2,027 (6.2%)5,533 (23.4%)
3 or 4 Children1,240 (13.7%)2,339 (46.1%)
5 or more Children220 (20.6%)500 (65.7%)
Total5,899 (5.9%)10,189 (20.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Las Vegas

Employment by Class of Employer in Las Vegas

Among the 290,898 employed individuals in Las Vegas, private company employees (216,845 | 74.5%), local government employees (17,918 | 6.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (16,659 | 5.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Las Vegas
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees216,84574.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)10,7613.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)16,6595.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations10,3033.5%
Local Government Employees17,9186.2%
State Government Employees7,9122.7%
Federal Government Employees9,8993.4%
Unpaid Family Workers6010.2%
Total290,898100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Las Vegas

According to the labor force statistics for Las Vegas, out of the total population over 16 years of age (514,599), 62.6% or 322,139 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.4% or 23,838 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 82.0% or 38,050 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.3% or 2,311 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Las Vegas
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years12,628 (38.9%)2,311 (18.3%)
20 to 24 Years31,672 (78.2%)3,072 (9.7%)
25 to 29 Years36,913 (79.7%)3,285 (8.9%)
30 to 34 Years38,050 (82.0%)2,664 (7.0%)
35 to 44 Years71,063 (81.1%)4,335 (6.1%)
45 to 54 Years65,858 (78.5%)4,149 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years28,067 (67.4%)1,600 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years20,402 (54.7%)1,081 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years15,057 (25.4%)1,265 (8.4%)
75 Years and over2,507 (6.4%)178 (7.1%)
Total322,139 (62.6%)23,838 (7.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Las Vegas

According to labor force statistics for Las Vegas, 75.9% of individuals (260,473) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (343,179) are in the labor force, with 6.6% or 17,191 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 83.6% or 75,145 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.9% or 2,612 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Las Vegas
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School33,060 (65.6%)3,981 (7.9%)
High School Diploma67,088 (71.9%)7,371 (7.9%)
College / Associate Degree85,040 (77.6%)8,329 (7.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher75,145 (83.6%)3,326 (3.7%)
Total260,473 (75.9%)22,650 (6.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Las Vegas

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Las Vegas are Community & Social Service (28,512 | 9.7%), Management (26,759 | 9.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (15,297 | 5.2%), Education Instruction & Library (14,905 | 5.1%), and Business & Financial (13,511 | 4.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Las Vegas

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Las Vegas, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.4%), Computers & Mathematics (77.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (76.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (73.2%), Education, Arts & Media (69.7%), and Health Technologists (66.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Las Vegas
OccupationMaleFemale
Management15,177 (56.7%)11,582 (43.3%)
Business & Financial5,758 (42.6%)7,753 (57.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science8,724 (76.7%)2,651 (23.3%)
Computers & Mathematics5,386 (77.5%)1,560 (22.5%)
Architecture & Engineering2,796 (85.4%)480 (14.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science542 (47.0%)611 (53.0%)
Community & Social Service 10,578 (37.1%)17,934 (62.9%)
Education, Arts & Media1,125 (30.3%)2,588 (69.7%)
Legal Services & Support1,501 (43.1%)1,985 (56.9%)
Education Instruction & Library4,002 (26.9%)10,903 (73.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment3,950 (61.6%)2,458 (38.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating5,173 (33.8%)10,124 (66.2%)
Health Technologists3,390 (33.5%)6,743 (66.5%)
Total (Category)45,410 (47.6%)50,044 (52.4%)
Total (Overall)158,770 (53.8%)136,256 (46.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Las Vegas are Food Preparation & Serving (27,309 | 9.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (17,667 | 6.0%), Personal Care & Service (11,865 | 4.0%), Security & Protection (9,379 | 3.2%), and Healthcare Support (6,994 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Las Vegas

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Las Vegas, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (79.2%), Security & Protection (77.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (76.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (82.1%), Personal Care & Service (61.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (48.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Las Vegas
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,249 (17.9%)5,745 (82.1%)
Security & Protection7,274 (77.6%)2,105 (22.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention5,266 (76.9%)1,579 (23.1%)
Law Enforcement2,008 (79.2%)526 (20.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving14,916 (54.6%)12,393 (45.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance9,032 (51.1%)8,635 (48.9%)
Personal Care & Service4,574 (38.6%)7,291 (61.5%)
Total (Category)37,045 (50.6%)36,169 (49.4%)
Total (Overall)158,770 (53.8%)136,256 (46.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Las Vegas are Office & Administration (34,623 | 11.7%), and Sales & Related (33,166 | 11.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Las Vegas

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Las Vegas
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related15,400 (46.4%)17,766 (53.6%)
Office & Administration10,882 (31.4%)23,741 (68.6%)
Total (Category)26,282 (38.8%)41,507 (61.2%)
Total (Overall)158,770 (53.8%)136,256 (46.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Las Vegas are Construction & Extraction (17,419 | 5.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (8,760 | 3.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (515 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Las Vegas

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Las Vegas
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry432 (83.9%)83 (16.1%)
Construction & Extraction16,907 (97.1%)512 (2.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair8,340 (95.2%)420 (4.8%)
Total (Category)25,679 (96.2%)1,015 (3.8%)
Total (Overall)158,770 (53.8%)136,256 (46.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Las Vegas are Transportation (12,681 | 4.3%), Material Moving (11,486 | 3.9%), and Production (7,708 | 2.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Las Vegas

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Las Vegas
OccupationMaleFemale
Production5,305 (68.8%)2,403 (31.2%)
Transportation10,503 (82.8%)2,178 (17.2%)
Material Moving8,546 (74.4%)2,940 (25.6%)
Total (Category)24,354 (76.4%)7,521 (23.6%)
Total (Overall)158,770 (53.8%)136,256 (46.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Las Vegas

Employment Industries in Las Vegas

The major employment industries in Las Vegas include Accommodation & Food Services (41,314 | 14.0%), Retail Trade (36,554 | 12.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (29,724 | 10.1%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (22,835 | 7.7%), and Construction (22,800 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Las Vegas

Employment Industries by Sex in Las Vegas

The Las Vegas industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (95.1%), Construction (91.5%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (77.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (74.7%), Educational Services (69.7%), and Enterprise Management (64.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Las Vegas
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting551 (77.2%)163 (22.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction346 (95.1%)18 (5.0%)
Construction20,870 (91.5%)1,930 (8.5%)
Manufacturing6,601 (67.6%)3,164 (32.4%)
Wholesale Trade3,640 (69.1%)1,627 (30.9%)
Retail Trade19,070 (52.2%)17,484 (47.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing11,520 (72.1%)4,460 (27.9%)
Utilities1,150 (70.6%)480 (29.4%)
Information3,233 (67.7%)1,545 (32.3%)
Finance & Insurance4,806 (43.4%)6,255 (56.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing3,612 (43.7%)4,659 (56.3%)
Professional & Scientific10,897 (58.5%)7,740 (41.5%)
Enterprise Management91 (35.7%)164 (64.3%)
Administrative & Support12,285 (61.6%)7,648 (38.4%)
Educational Services6,058 (30.3%)13,924 (69.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance7,511 (25.3%)22,213 (74.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation13,065 (57.2%)9,770 (42.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services20,286 (49.1%)21,028 (50.9%)
Public Administration6,342 (57.0%)4,792 (43.0%)
Total158,770 (53.8%)136,256 (46.2%)

Education in Las Vegas

School Enrollment in Las Vegas

The most common levels of schooling among the 147,143 students in Las Vegas are middle school (35,555 | 24.2%), high school (35,131 | 23.9%), and elementary school (29,920 | 20.3%).
School Enrollment in Las Vegas
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool6,4564.4%
Kindergarten7,5105.1%
Elementary School29,92020.3%
Middle School35,55524.2%
High School35,13123.9%
College / Undergraduate26,38317.9%
Graduate / Professional6,1884.2%
Total147,143100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Las Vegas

Out of a total of 147,143 students who are enrolled in schools in Las Vegas, 19,864 (13.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 127,279 (86.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 3,198 (34.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 7,888 (92.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Las Vegas
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds3,692 (70.0%)1,579 (30.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old31,846 (88.7%)4,067 (11.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds39,319 (90.6%)4,065 (9.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds23,345 (92.1%)2,004 (7.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds7,888 (92.3%)659 (7.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds8,372 (81.9%)1,847 (18.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6,627 (73.0%)2,446 (27.0%)
35 Years and over6,189 (65.9%)3,198 (34.1%)
Total127,279 (86.5%)19,864 (13.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Las Vegas

Business (29,412 | 23.7%), education (13,851 | 11.2%), science & technology (11,696 | 9.4%), social sciences (10,307 | 8.3%), and arts & humanities (8,402 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 124,025 individuals in Las Vegas who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Las Vegas
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics5,1624.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5,8694.7%
Physical & Health Sciences4,0703.3%
Psychology6,5045.2%
Social Sciences10,3078.3%
Engineering7,5006.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,0370.8%
Science & Technology11,6969.4%
Business29,41223.7%
Education13,85111.2%
Literature & Languages4,5363.7%
Liberal Arts & History4,6813.8%
Visual & Performing Arts5,1974.2%
Communications5,8014.7%
Arts & Humanities8,4026.8%
Total124,025100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Las Vegas

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Las Vegas

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Las Vegas are males with 2 vehicles (63,811, accounting for 40.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (51,835, making up 48.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Las Vegas
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle6,698 (4.2%)5,419 (4.1%)
1 Vehicle34,472 (21.8%)33,078 (24.9%)
2 Vehicles63,811 (40.4%)51,835 (39.1%)
3 Vehicles32,831 (20.8%)26,213 (19.8%)
4 Vehicles15,005 (9.5%)12,200 (9.2%)
5 or more Vehicles5,020 (3.2%)4,009 (3.0%)
Total157,837 (100.0%)132,754 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Las Vegas

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Las Vegas are 20 to 24 minutes (53,027 commuters, 20.1%), 30 to 34 minutes (51,928 commuters, 19.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (37,369 commuters, 14.1%).
Commute Time in Las Vegas
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,5231.3%
5 to 9 Minutes16,4426.2%
10 to 14 Minutes26,1749.9%
15 to 19 Minutes37,36914.1%
20 to 24 Minutes53,02720.1%
25 to 29 Minutes27,07510.2%
30 to 34 Minutes51,92819.6%
35 to 39 Minutes9,4143.6%
40 to 44 Minutes11,3804.3%
45 to 59 Minutes15,9046.0%
60 to 89 Minutes6,9522.6%
90 or more Minutes5,2882.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Las Vegas

The most common commute times in Las Vegas are 30 to 34 minutes (30,770 commuters, 21.2%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (23,489 commuters, 19.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Las Vegas
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,459 (1.0%)2,064 (1.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes7,975 (5.5%)8,467 (7.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes12,257 (8.4%)13,917 (11.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes18,551 (12.8%)18,818 (15.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes29,538 (20.3%)23,489 (19.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes15,145 (10.4%)11,930 (10.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes30,770 (21.2%)21,158 (17.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes5,354 (3.7%)4,060 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes7,608 (5.2%)3,772 (3.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes8,933 (6.1%)6,971 (5.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes4,638 (3.2%)2,314 (1.9%)
90 or more Minutes3,208 (2.2%)2,080 (1.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Las Vegas

The most frequent times of departure to work in Las Vegas are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (16,449, 11.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (15,922, 13.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Las Vegas
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM12,792 (8.8%)6,287 (5.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM10,044 (6.9%)3,419 (2.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM9,186 (6.3%)4,487 (3.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM15,207 (10.5%)9,785 (8.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM11,017 (7.6%)9,541 (8.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM16,449 (11.3%)15,922 (13.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM9,979 (6.9%)11,660 (9.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM12,277 (8.4%)13,567 (11.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,904 (3.4%)7,934 (6.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM8,278 (5.7%)8,793 (7.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM4,308 (3.0%)4,892 (4.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM3,031 (2.1%)1,977 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM14,115 (9.7%)10,431 (8.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM13,849 (9.5%)10,345 (8.7%)
Total145,436 (100.0%)119,040 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Las Vegas

Occupancy by Ownership in Las Vegas

Of the total 240,462 dwellings in Las Vegas, owner-occupied units account for 131,837 (54.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 108,625 (45.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Las Vegas
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units131,83754.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units108,62545.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units240,462100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Las Vegas

Occupancy by Household Size in Las Vegas
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household72,78130.3%
2-Person Household74,76931.1%
3-Person Household37,72515.7%
4+ Person Household55,18723.0%
Total Housing Units240,462100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Las Vegas

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Las Vegas
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household32,206 (44.3%)40,575 (55.7%)
2-Person Household46,965 (62.8%)27,804 (37.2%)
3-Person Household21,775 (57.7%)15,950 (42.3%)
4+ Person Household30,891 (56.0%)24,296 (44.0%)
Total Housing Units131,837 (54.8%)108,625 (45.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Las Vegas

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Las Vegas
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School10,697 (37.3%)18,008 (62.7%)
High School Diploma27,512 (46.7%)31,374 (53.3%)
College/Associate Degree45,855 (55.1%)37,323 (44.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher47,773 (68.5%)21,920 (31.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Las Vegas

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Las Vegas
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years45,78319.0%
35 to 44 Years46,30419.3%
45 to 54 Years44,94218.7%
55 to 64 Years44,17518.4%
65 to 74 Years35,85714.9%
75 to 84 Years17,6987.4%
85 Years and Over5,7032.4%
Total240,462100.0%

Housing Finances in Las Vegas

Median Income by Occupancy in Las Vegas

Median Income by Occupancy in Las Vegas
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied131,837 (54.8%)$89,874
Renter-Occupied108,625 (45.2%)$46,261
Average240,462 (100.0%)$66,356

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Las Vegas

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Las Vegas
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003,653 (2.8%)7,903 (7.3%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,338 (1.0%)3,138 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,114 (1.6%)7,419 (6.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,241 (1.7%)5,197 (4.8%)
$20,000 to $24,9994,053 (3.1%)6,315 (5.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9997,663 (5.8%)11,636 (10.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99912,056 (9.1%)16,679 (15.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99921,203 (16.1%)20,174 (18.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99919,087 (14.5%)12,749 (11.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99927,660 (21.0%)10,851 (10.0%)
$150,000 or more30,769 (23.3%)6,564 (6.0%)
Total131,837 (100.0%)108,625 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Las Vegas

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Las Vegas
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3005,483 (4.2%)1,432 (1.3%)
$300 to $49916,110 (12.2%)2,251 (2.1%)
$500 to $79915,676 (11.9%)7,991 (7.4%)
$800 to $9998,055 (6.1%)11,401 (10.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49926,124 (19.8%)42,428 (39.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99925,798 (19.6%)27,401 (25.2%)
$2,000 to $2,49915,816 (12.0%)8,755 (8.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9998,730 (6.6%)2,728 (2.5%)
$3,000 or more10,045 (7.6%)1,467 (1.3%)
Total131,837 (100.0%)108,625 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Las Vegas

Housing Structures in Las Vegas

Housing Structures in Las Vegas
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached153,72763.9%
Single Unit, Attached12,1955.1%
2 Unit Apartments2,7351.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments17,2867.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments18,9357.9%
10 or more Apartments32,40813.5%
Mobile Home / Other3,1761.3%
Total240,462100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Las Vegas

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Las Vegas
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached115,619 (75.2%)38,108 (24.8%)
Single Unit, Attached7,299 (59.9%)4,896 (40.2%)
2 Unit Apartments317 (11.6%)2,418 (88.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,670 (15.4%)14,616 (84.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,419 (12.8%)16,516 (87.2%)
10 or more Apartments1,794 (5.5%)30,614 (94.5%)
Mobile Home / Other1,719 (54.1%)1,457 (45.9%)
Total131,837 (54.8%)108,625 (45.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Las Vegas

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Las Vegas
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room593 (0.4%)7,457 (6.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms4,021 (3.0%)26,790 (24.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms43,603 (33.1%)47,839 (44.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms51,338 (38.9%)19,622 (18.1%)
8 or more Rooms32,282 (24.5%)6,917 (6.4%)
Total131,837 (100.0%)108,625 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Las Vegas

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Las Vegas
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas90,735 (68.8%)43,853 (40.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,413 (1.1%)1,655 (1.5%)
Electricity37,331 (28.3%)61,539 (56.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene86 (0.1%)23 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke7 (0.0%)24 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,883 (1.4%)459 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used382 (0.3%)1,072 (1.0%)
Total131,837 (100.0%)108,625 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Las Vegas

Household Vehicle Usage in Las Vegas
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3,719 (2.8%)19,175 (17.6%)
1 Vehicle40,450 (30.7%)49,196 (45.3%)
2 Vehicles54,767 (41.5%)29,542 (27.2%)
3 or more Vehicles32,901 (25.0%)10,712 (9.9%)
Total131,837 (100.0%)108,625 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Las Vegas

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Las Vegas

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units40,75491,083
Median Property Value$342,600$373,200
Median Household Income$69,372$23,642
Monthly Housing Costs$496$9,847
Real Estate Taxes$1,856$3,101

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Las Vegas

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Las Vegas
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,964 (4.8%)2,003 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999692 (1.7%)463 (0.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99913,933 (34.2%)24,540 (26.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99915,027 (36.9%)41,967 (46.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9995,939 (14.6%)15,032 (16.5%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,620 (4.0%)3,986 (4.4%)
$1,000,000 or more1,579 (3.9%)3,092 (3.4%)
Total40,754 (100.0%)91,083 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Las Vegas

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Las Vegas
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002,522 (6.2%)584 (0.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9994,214 (10.3%)2,469 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,178 (7.8%)4,194 (4.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,455 (10.9%)4,485 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,544 (18.5%)7,601 (8.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,191 (12.7%)13,659 (15.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9996,523 (16.0%)13,896 (15.3%)
$150,000 or more7,127 (17.5%)21,137 (23.2%)
Total40,754 (100.0%)91,083 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Las Vegas

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Las Vegas
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x6,793 (16.7%)98,721 (108.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x5,603 (13.8%)12,302 (13.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x5,232 (12.8%)19,588 (21.5%)
4.0x or more22,215 (54.5%)17,620 (19.3%)
Total40,754 (100.0%)91,083 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Las Vegas

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Las Vegas
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8006,163 (15.1%)869 (0.9%)
$800 to $1,4999,237 (22.7%)10,436 (11.5%)
$800 to $1,49923,349 (57.3%)21,646 (23.8%)
Total40,754 (100.0%)91,083 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Las Vegas

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Las Vegas

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Las Vegas
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years42,234 (92.5%)3,430 (7.5%)
6 to 18 Years99,926 (91.0%)9,936 (9.0%)
19 to 25 Years43,540 (77.7%)12,522 (22.3%)
26 to 34 Years63,857 (79.9%)16,067 (20.1%)
35 to 44 Years68,839 (80.5%)16,701 (19.5%)
45 to 54 Years68,683 (82.7%)14,407 (17.3%)
55 to 64 Years69,573 (88.9%)8,704 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years57,755 (98.5%)899 (1.5%)
75 Years and older38,042 (98.7%)498 (1.3%)
Total552,449 (86.9%)83,164 (13.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Las Vegas

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Las Vegas
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born42,234 (92.5%)3,430 (7.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen99,926 (91.0%)9,936 (9.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen43,540 (77.7%)12,522 (22.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Las Vegas

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Las Vegas
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00065,706 (83.2%)13,312 (16.9%)
$25,000 to $49,99988,858 (82.0%)19,554 (18.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99990,393 (83.8%)17,496 (16.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99982,003 (85.8%)13,617 (14.2%)
$100,000 and over223,750 (92.2%)18,928 (7.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Las Vegas

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Las Vegas
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 620,480 (44.9%)23,817 (52.2%)
6 to 18 Years41,470 (37.8%)63,507 (57.8%)
19 to 25 Years10,878 (19.4%)34,114 (60.9%)
25 to 34 Years17,112 (21.4%)49,916 (62.5%)
35 to 44 Years14,911 (17.4%)57,054 (66.7%)
45 to 54 Years14,905 (17.9%)56,716 (68.3%)
55 to 64 Years20,396 (26.1%)53,931 (68.9%)
65 to 74 Years55,271 (94.2%)25,095 (42.8%)
75 Years and over37,737 (97.9%)16,993 (44.1%)
Total233,160 (36.7%)381,143 (60.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Las Vegas

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Las Vegas
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years100 (0.5%)40 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years3,895 (6.8%)2,455 (4.7%)
18 to 34 Years5,403 (7.4%)4,560 (6.5%)
35 to 64 Years16,081 (13.0%)15,845 (12.9%)
65 to 74 Years7,398 (27.1%)7,959 (25.4%)
75 Years and over8,404 (48.9%)10,088 (47.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Las Vegas

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Las Vegas: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years100 (0.5%)32 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years205 (0.4%)176 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years778 (1.1%)373 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years4,247 (3.4%)2,290 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years3,156 (11.5%)1,911 (6.1%)
75 Years and over4,826 (28.1%)3,758 (17.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Las Vegas: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years61 (0.3%)40 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years357 (0.6%)448 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years972 (1.3%)827 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years3,096 (2.5%)3,128 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,222 (4.5%)1,695 (5.4%)
75 Years and over1,724 (10.0%)1,785 (8.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Las Vegas: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,223 (5.6%)1,776 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years3,234 (4.4%)2,265 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years5,880 (4.7%)5,798 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,774 (6.5%)1,731 (5.5%)
75 Years and over2,427 (14.1%)2,814 (13.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Las Vegas: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years287 (0.5%)233 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,186 (1.6%)1,240 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years8,266 (6.7%)9,258 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years4,280 (15.7%)5,725 (18.3%)
75 Years and over5,269 (30.6%)7,221 (33.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Las Vegas: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years717 (1.3%)617 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years671 (0.9%)472 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,564 (2.1%)3,257 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,644 (6.0%)1,321 (4.2%)
75 Years and over2,065 (12.0%)2,743 (12.9%)

Technology Access in Las Vegas

Computing Device Access in Las Vegas

Computing Device Access in Las Vegas
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop188,67478.5%
Smartphone215,16489.5%
Tablet143,77059.8%
No Computing Device13,1155.4%
Total240,462100.0%

Internet Access in Las Vegas

Internet Access in Las Vegas
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2860.1%
Broadband Home175,97473.2%
Cellular Data Only27,15211.3%
Satellite Internet15,4266.4%
No Internet31,68013.2%
Total240,462100.0%

Las Vegas Summary

Las Vegas, Nevada is a city located in the Mojave Desert in Clark County, Nevada. It is the most populous city in the state and the 28th most populous city in the United States. Las Vegas is known for its vibrant nightlife, casinos, and entertainment. It is also a major tourist destination, with over 40 million visitors each year.

History

Las Vegas was founded in 1905 by ranchers and railroad workers and was originally named Las Vegas Rancho. The city was incorporated in 1911 and was named after the Spanish phrase “the meadows”. Las Vegas was a small, isolated town until 1931 when the construction of the Hoover Dam brought an influx of workers and tourists to the area. This led to the development of the city’s first casino, the El Rancho Vegas, in 1941.
The city experienced a major population boom in the 1950s and 1960s, when it became a popular destination for tourists and gamblers. This led to the construction of many of the city’s iconic hotels and casinos, such as the Flamingo, the Sands, and the Tropicana. The city also became a major entertainment hub, hosting a variety of shows and concerts.
In the 1970s, Las Vegas began to diversify its economy, becoming a major center for conventions and business meetings. This led to the construction of many of the city’s large hotels and resorts, such as the MGM Grand and the Bellagio.

Geography

Las Vegas is located in the Mojave Desert in Clark County, Nevada. The city is situated in a basin on the floor of the Las Vegas Valley, surrounded by mountains on all sides. The city is located at an elevation of 2,030 feet (620 m) above sea level.
The city has a total area of 135.8 square miles (351.9 km2), of which 135.3 square miles (350.9 km2) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.0 km2) is water. The city is located in the Mojave Desert, which is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild winters.

Economy

Las Vegas is a major tourist destination and is home to a variety of industries. The city’s economy is largely driven by tourism, with over 40 million visitors each year. The city is also a major center for conventions and business meetings.
The city’s economy is also driven by the gaming industry, with over 50 casinos and resorts located in the city. The city is also home to a variety of other industries, such as manufacturing, finance, and technology.

Demographics

As of the 2019 census, the population of Las Vegas was 644,644. The city has a population density of 4,741 people per square mile (1,827/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 63.2% White, 8.7% African American, 0.9% Native American, 8.2% Asian, 0.4% Pacific Islander, and 16.6% from other races.
The median household income in Las Vegas was $51,890 in 2019. The city’s poverty rate was 17.2%, with 24.3% of the population living below the poverty line. The city’s unemployment rate was 4.2% in 2019.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Las Vegas?
Total Population of Las Vegas is 644,835.
What is the Total Male Population of Las Vegas?
Total Male Population of Las Vegas is 324,566.
What is the Total Female Population of Las Vegas?
Total Female Population of Las Vegas is 320,269.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Las Vegas?
There are 101.34 Males per 100 Females in Las Vegas.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Las Vegas?
There are 98.68 Females per 100 Males in Las Vegas.
What is the Median Population Age in Las Vegas?
Median Population Age in Las Vegas is 38.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Las Vegas
Average Family Size in Las Vegas is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Las Vegas
Average Household Size in Las Vegas is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Las Vegas?
Per Capita income in Las Vegas is $36,275.
What is the Median Family Income in Las Vegas?
Median Family Income in Las Vegas is $81,758.
What is the Median Household income in Las Vegas?
Median Household Income in Las Vegas is $66,356.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Las Vegas?
Income or Wage Gap in Las Vegas is 17.2%.
Women in Las Vegas earn 82.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Las Vegas?
Family Income Deficit in Las Vegas is $12,066.
Families that are below poverty line in Las Vegas earn $12,066 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Las Vegas?
Inequality or Gini Index in Las Vegas is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Las Vegas?
There are 322,139 People in the Labor Forcein in Las Vegas.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Las Vegas?
62.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Las Vegas.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Las Vegas?
Unemployment Rate in Las Vegas is 7.4%.