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Nevada Overview

Oct 31, 1864
INCORPORATED
110,572
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
109,780
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
792
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
5,500
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
13,140
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
479
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
28.3
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
89108
LARGEST ZIP CODE
Las Vegas
LARGEST CITY
Clark County
LARGEST COUNTY
3,104,817
TOTAL POPULATION
1,568,332
MALE POPULATION
1,536,485
FEMALE POPULATION
102.07
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.97
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,945
PER CAPITA INCOME
$85,584
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$71,646
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,194
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,578,965
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Nevada Area Codes

Largest Zip Codes by Population in Nevada

The largest zip codes in Nevada by population are 89108 (75,498), 89031 (74,005), 89121 (67,537), 89110 (66,927), and 89115 (66,461).
75,498 (2.43%)
74,005 (2.38%)
67,537 (2.18%)
66,927 (2.16%)
66,461 (2.14%)
62,337 (2.01%)
59,075 (1.90%)
58,882 (1.90%)
55,914 (1.80%)
55,282 (1.78%)
54,002 (1.74%)
52,370 (1.69%)
52,135 (1.68%)
51,567 (1.66%)
51,343 (1.65%)
50,985 (1.64%)
50,384 (1.62%)
48,711 (1.57%)
47,159 (1.52%)
46,412 (1.49%)
45,383 (1.46%)
44,134 (1.42%)
43,929 (1.41%)
43,702 (1.41%)
41,742 (1.34%)
41,469 (1.34%)
41,051 (1.32%)
40,973 (1.32%)
40,562 (1.31%)
39,719 (1.28%)
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Largest Cities by Population in Nevada

The largest cities in Nevada by population are Las Vegas (644,835), Henderson (318,063), Reno (265,196), North Las Vegas (264,022), and Enterprise (225,461).
644,835 (20.77%)
318,063 (10.24%)
265,196 (8.54%)
264,022 (8.50%)
225,461 (7.26%)
220,114 (7.09%)
198,325 (6.39%)
189,733 (6.11%)
108,025 (3.48%)
58,249 (1.88%)
44,720 (1.44%)
44,711 (1.44%)
37,531 (1.21%)
29,724 (0.96%)
23,035 (0.74%)
22,775 (0.73%)
20,659 (0.67%)
18.Elko
20,513 (0.66%)
16,418 (0.53%)
15,415 (0.50%)
15,062 (0.49%)
14,868 (0.48%)
12,057 (0.39%)
11,029 (0.36%)
9,243 (0.30%)
9,163 (0.30%)
8,354 (0.27%)
8,184 (0.26%)
7,144 (0.23%)
6,499 (0.21%)
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Largest Counties by Population in Nevada

The largest counties in Nevada by population are Clark County (2,265,926), Washoe County (486,674), Lyon County (59,435), Carson City (58,249), and Elko County (53,600).
2,265,926 (72.98%)
486,674 (15.67%)
59,435 (1.91%)
58,249 (1.88%)
53,600 (1.73%)
51,698 (1.67%)
49,476 (1.59%)
25,409 (0.82%)
17,266 (0.56%)
8,997 (0.29%)
6,587 (0.21%)
5,728 (0.18%)
4,568 (0.15%)
4,507 (0.15%)
4,095 (0.13%)
1,622 (0.05%)
980 (0.03%)
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Race in Nevada

The most populous races in Nevada are White / Caucasian (1,732,783 | 55.8%), Hispanic or Latino (918,509 | 29.6%), and Two or more Races (395,499 | 12.7%).
Race in Nevada
Race# Population% Population
Asian263,0638.5%
Black / African American290,2239.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific21,8840.7%
Hispanic or Latino918,50929.6%
Native / Alaskan40,7451.3%
White / Caucasian1,732,78355.8%
Two or more Races395,49912.7%
Some other Race360,62011.6%
Total3,104,817100.0%

Ancestry in Nevada

The most populous ancestries reported in Nevada are Mexican (680,817 | 21.9%), German (291,577 | 9.4%), English (245,578 | 7.9%), Irish (243,739 | 7.9%), and Korean (178,655 | 5.8%), together accounting for 52.8% of all Nevada residents.
Ancestry in Nevada
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan4210.0%
African22,6910.7%
Alaska Native3740.0%
Alaskan Athabascan1700.0%
Albanian3230.0%
Aleut1950.0%
Alsatian190.0%
American105,5333.4%
Apache2,9830.1%
Arab14,5160.5%
Arapaho1000.0%
Argentinean4,0010.1%
Armenian7,4530.2%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac4270.0%
Australian1,2700.0%
Austrian5,4180.2%
Bahamian2290.0%
Bangladeshi7840.0%
Barbadian570.0%
Basque4,1470.1%
Belgian2,0890.1%
Belizean1,3910.0%
Bermudan150.0%
Bhutanese30,7091.0%
Blackfeet2,3650.1%
Bolivian1,4140.1%
Brazilian2,7940.1%
British13,7330.4%
British West Indian3160.0%
Bulgarian1,8270.1%
Burmese21,1490.7%
Cajun2930.0%
Cambodian3090.0%
Canadian6,4490.2%
Cape Verdean2300.0%
Carpatho Rusyn510.0%
Celtic7760.0%
Central American83,8442.7%
Central American Indian4,0100.1%
Cherokee10,6420.3%
Cheyenne1380.0%
Chickasaw7540.0%
Chilean1,8340.1%
Chinese1590.0%
Chippewa7890.0%
Choctaw2,5920.1%
Colombian8,6010.3%
Colville2240.0%
Comanche4630.0%
Costa Rican2,4180.1%
Cree1270.0%
Creek6170.0%
Croatian3,8180.1%
Crow2250.0%
Cuban38,0771.2%
Cypriot400.0%
Czech7,9030.3%
Czechoslovakian2,0290.1%
Danish16,8940.5%
Delaware1590.0%
Dominican4,5900.2%
Dutch24,2600.8%
Dutch West Indian810.0%
Eastern European6,7920.2%
Ecuadorian2,9650.1%
Egyptian1,5930.1%
English245,5787.9%
Estonian2140.0%
Ethiopian12,8060.4%
European57,3311.8%
Fijian2970.0%
Filipino2,5120.1%
Finnish4,8070.2%
French53,8761.7%
French American Indian2930.0%
French Canadian11,3070.4%
German291,5779.4%
German Russian3420.0%
Ghanaian4480.0%
Greek10,8300.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro5,5180.2%
Guatemalan22,6320.7%
Guyanese1120.0%
Haitian2,0140.1%
Honduran6,3990.2%
Hopi5500.0%
Houma900.0%
Hungarian10,9230.4%
Icelander5990.0%
Indian (Asian)58,9421.9%
Indonesian1330.0%
Inupiat1560.0%
Iranian6,3360.2%
Iraqi1,1330.0%
Irish243,7397.9%
Iroquois6880.0%
Israeli2,6680.1%
Italian156,6885.1%
Jamaican3,6910.1%
Japanese2,4920.1%
Jordanian3050.0%
Kenyan4890.0%
Kiowa1430.0%
Korean178,6555.8%
Laotian2,2800.1%
Latvian6740.0%
Lebanese4,3770.1%
Liberian3760.0%
Lithuanian4,1110.1%
Lumbee600.0%
Luxembourger3140.0%
Macedonian2810.0%
Malaysian3,6930.1%
Maltese4090.0%
Marshallese290.0%
Menominee1270.0%
Mexican680,81721.9%
Mexican American Indian13,5940.4%
Mongolian3120.0%
Moroccan1,6440.1%
Native Hawaiian23,8600.8%
Navajo3,2250.1%
Nepalese2170.0%
New Zealander4590.0%
Nicaraguan6,8570.2%
Nigerian2,8800.1%
Northern European5,6800.2%
Norwegian35,9151.2%
Okinawan830.0%
Osage3640.0%
Ottawa90.0%
Paiute6,2070.2%
Pakistani9,8600.3%
Palestinian8550.0%
Panamanian2,8570.1%
Paraguayan1530.0%
Pennsylvania German6400.0%
Peruvian7,5650.2%
Pima2410.0%
Polish51,0051.6%
Portuguese17,7440.6%
Potawatomi3330.0%
Pueblo5370.0%
Puerto Rican29,6931.0%
Puget Sound Salish500.0%
Romanian5,6150.2%
Russian22,3280.7%
Salvadoran41,4161.3%
Samoan8,5240.3%
Scandinavian11,3640.4%
Scotch-Irish15,5750.5%
Scottish45,8381.5%
Seminole3620.0%
Senegalese630.0%
Serbian3,8680.1%
Shoshone2,9970.1%
Sierra Leonean1600.0%
Sioux1,8080.1%
Slavic1,3410.0%
Slovak2,7770.1%
Slovene1,0050.0%
Somali2300.0%
South African5280.0%
South American30,8801.0%
South American Indian5920.0%
Soviet Union180.0%
Spaniard14,1860.5%
Spanish13,4400.4%
Spanish American5140.0%
Spanish American Indian340.0%
Sri Lankan19,8190.6%
Subsaharan African42,1021.4%
Sudanese2220.0%
Swedish29,7261.0%
Swiss9,1340.3%
Syrian1,3500.0%
Taiwanese350.0%
Thai19,8280.6%
Tlingit-Haida2710.0%
Tohono O'Odham910.0%
Tongan1,6300.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian8310.0%
Tsimshian370.0%
Turkish1,3080.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander1130.0%
Ugandan1640.0%
Ukrainian6,3490.2%
Uruguayan9700.0%
Ute2400.0%
Venezuelan3,1040.1%
Vietnamese6690.0%
Welsh14,3740.5%
West Indian9420.0%
Yakama80.0%
Yaqui4160.0%
Yugoslavian2,6900.1%
Yuman1670.0%
Yup'ik720.0%
Zimbabwean1240.0%
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Immigrants in Nevada

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Nevada came from Latin America (322,749 | 10.4%), Central America (268,673 | 8.6%), Mexico (218,248 | 7.0%), Asia (188,343 | 6.1%), and South Eastern Asia (114,749 | 3.7%), together accounting for 35.8% of all Nevada residents.
Immigrants in Nevada
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan5150.0%
Africa21,5120.7%
Albania3040.0%
Argentina2,8670.1%
Armenia2,3070.1%
Asia188,3436.1%
Australia1,3250.0%
Austria5440.0%
Azores530.0%
Bahamas1470.0%
Bangladesh1,1280.0%
Barbados410.0%
Belarus2600.0%
Belgium3070.0%
Belize8410.0%
Bolivia7050.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1,5630.1%
Brazil3,5000.1%
Bulgaria1,5300.1%
Cambodia1,1340.0%
Cameroon4000.0%
Canada11,4070.4%
Caribbean30,2931.0%
Central America268,6738.6%
Chile1,1490.0%
China27,4360.9%
Colombia5,0450.2%
Congo160.0%
Costa Rica1,3280.0%
Croatia6220.0%
Cuba24,7110.8%
Czechoslovakia7860.0%
Denmark5780.0%
Dominica340.0%
Dominican Republic1,3930.0%
Eastern Africa13,7480.4%
Eastern Asia43,2611.4%
Eastern Europe19,0710.6%
Ecuador1,3050.0%
Egypt1,1010.0%
El Salvador23,9230.8%
England4,0380.1%
Eritrea1,0000.0%
Ethiopia10,6830.3%
Europe43,7811.4%
Fiji5290.0%
France1,9510.1%
Germany6,3920.2%
Ghana4710.0%
Greece6750.0%
Grenada180.0%
Guatemala14,3840.5%
Guyana2050.0%
Haiti8590.0%
Honduras4,6790.2%
Hong Kong2,7210.1%
Hungary1,5130.1%
India9,0740.3%
Indonesia1,3230.0%
Iran5,1490.2%
Iraq1,4120.1%
Ireland7100.0%
Israel2,4020.1%
Italy1,8560.1%
Jamaica1,8230.1%
Japan4,7830.2%
Jordan4090.0%
Kazakhstan2200.0%
Kenya8640.0%
Korea10,9410.4%
Kuwait530.0%
Laos1,4770.1%
Latin America322,74910.4%
Latvia3300.0%
Lebanon1,3340.0%
Liberia2180.0%
Lithuania3530.0%
Malaysia7380.0%
Mexico218,2487.0%
Micronesia4050.0%
Middle Africa6220.0%
Moldova2400.0%
Morocco9160.0%
Nepal5130.0%
Netherlands9460.0%
Nicaragua3,9730.1%
Nigeria1,6620.1%
North Macedonia1970.0%
Northern Africa2,6230.1%
Northern Europe10,2410.3%
Norway2230.0%
Oceania4,4440.1%
Pakistan1,4740.1%
Panama1,2530.0%
Peru5,7380.2%
Philippines91,6282.9%
Poland2,3950.1%
Portugal5390.0%
Romania2,6860.1%
Russia2,8290.1%
Saudi Arabia4190.0%
Scotland7080.0%
Senegal4270.0%
Serbia7630.0%
Sierra Leone880.0%
Singapore6000.0%
Somalia2620.0%
South Africa7730.0%
South America23,7830.8%
South Central Asia19,5630.6%
South Eastern Asia114,7493.7%
Southern Europe3,7470.1%
Spain5740.0%
Sri Lanka5300.0%
Sudan2540.0%
Sweden4920.0%
Switzerland3970.0%
Syria8190.0%
Taiwan5,0940.2%
Thailand5,9140.2%
Trinidad and Tobago7920.0%
Turkey7420.0%
Uganda3510.0%
Ukraine1,8230.1%
Uruguay5990.0%
Uzbekistan2690.0%
Venezuela2,3130.1%
Vietnam11,7180.4%
West Indies2100.0%
Western Africa3,3120.1%
Western Asia10,4970.3%
Western Europe10,5670.3%
Yemen590.0%
Zaire1310.0%
Zimbabwe3270.0%
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Sex and Age in Nevada

Sex and Age in Nevada

The most populous age groups in Nevada are 30 to 34 Years (116,957 | 7.5%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (110,393 | 7.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Nevada
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years90,832 (5.8%)87,271 (5.7%)
5 to 9 Years96,387 (6.1%)92,010 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Years104,777 (6.7%)99,618 (6.5%)
15 to 19 Years97,673 (6.2%)91,964 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Years97,461 (6.2%)92,337 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years113,315 (7.2%)107,902 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Years116,957 (7.5%)110,393 (7.2%)
35 to 39 Years111,443 (7.1%)104,687 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years104,923 (6.7%)100,066 (6.5%)
45 to 49 Years100,693 (6.4%)96,641 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years102,364 (6.5%)96,532 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years99,356 (6.3%)99,025 (6.4%)
60 to 64 Years94,340 (6.0%)92,616 (6.0%)
65 to 69 Years80,901 (5.2%)87,432 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years67,855 (4.3%)72,855 (4.7%)
75 to 79 Years45,386 (2.9%)49,881 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years25,114 (1.6%)28,020 (1.8%)
85 Years and over18,555 (1.2%)27,235 (1.8%)
Total1,568,332 (100.0%)1,536,485 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Nevada

Median Family Size in Nevada

The median family size in Nevada is 3.25 persons per family, with single female/mother families (150,470 | 20.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.31 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (77,817 | 10.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.06 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Nevada
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple514,327 (69.3%)3.27
Single Male/Father77,817 (10.5%)3.06
Single Female/Mother150,470 (20.3%)3.31
Total Families742,614 (100.0%)3.25

Median Household Size in Nevada

The median household size in Nevada is 2.64 persons per household, with single female/mother households (150,470 | 12.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.59 persons per household. non-family households (421,057 | 36.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.32 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Nevada
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple514,327 (44.2%)3.31
Single Male/Father77,817 (6.7%)3.48
Single Female/Mother150,470 (12.9%)3.59
Non-family421,057 (36.2%)1.32
Total Households1,163,671 (100.0%)2.64

Household Size by Marriage Status in Nevada

Out of a total of 1,163,671 households in Nevada, 742,614 (63.8%) are family households, while 421,057 (36.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 311,825, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 325,162.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Nevada
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-325,162 (27.9%)
2-Person Households311,825 (26.8%)79,957 (6.9%)
3-Person Households169,725 (14.6%)10,849 (0.9%)
4-Person Households137,732 (11.8%)3,673 (0.3%)
5-Person Households73,145 (6.3%)801 (0.1%)
6-Person Households30,272 (2.6%)368 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households19,915 (1.7%)247 (0.0%)
Total742,614 (63.8%)421,057 (36.2%)

Female Fertility in Nevada

Fertility by Age in Nevada

Average fertility rate in Nevada is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 81.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Nevada
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years1,074 (2.9%)12.0
20 to 34 years25,015 (68.8%)81.0
35 to 50 years10,273 (28.2%)32.0
Total36,362 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Nevada

62.4% of women with births (36,362) in Nevada are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 88.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 29.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Nevada
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years122 (11.4%)952 (88.6%)
20 to 34 years15,309 (61.2%)9,706 (38.8%)
35 to 50 years7,263 (70.7%)3,010 (29.3%)
Total22,690 (62.4%)13,672 (37.6%)

Fertility by Education in Nevada

Average fertility rate in Nevada is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 58.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 31.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Nevada
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School5,553 (15.3%)41.0
High School Diploma10,101 (27.8%)54.0
College or Associate's Degree11,484 (31.6%)50.0
Bachelor's Degree6,116 (16.8%)52.0
Graduate Degree3,108 (8.6%)58.0
Total36,362 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Nevada

37.6% of women with births in Nevada are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 90.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 53.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Nevada
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School3,060 (55.1%)2,493 (44.9%)
High School Diploma4,747 (47.0%)5,354 (53.0%)
College or Associate's Degree6,959 (60.6%)4,525 (39.4%)
Bachelor's Degree5,113 (83.6%)1,003 (16.4%)
Graduate Degree2,810 (90.4%)298 (9.6%)
Total22,690 (62.4%)13,672 (37.6%)

Income in Nevada

Income Overview in Nevada

Per Capita Income in Nevada is $37,945, while median incomes of families and households are $85,584 and $71,646 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,104,817$37,945
Median Family Income742,614$85,584
Mean Family Income742,614$112,119
Median Household Income1,163,671$71,646
Mean Household Income1,163,671$97,955
Income Deficit742,614$11,194
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,104,81721.36%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,104,81778.64¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,104,8170.47

Earnings by Sex in Nevada

Average Earnings in Nevada are $40,114, $44,706 for men and $35,155 for women, a difference of 21.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Nevada
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male875,003 (54.0%)$44,706
Female745,712 (46.0%)$35,155
Total1,620,715 (100.0%)$40,114

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Nevada

The most common earnings brackets in Nevada are $100,000+ for men (136,298 | 15.6%) and $100,000+ for women (60,782 | 8.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Nevada
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less30,520 (3.5%)37,710 (5.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99922,477 (2.6%)26,731 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49923,433 (2.7%)28,682 (3.8%)
$7,500 to $9,99917,988 (2.1%)21,737 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49924,917 (2.9%)26,852 (3.6%)
$12,500 to $14,99919,091 (2.2%)25,367 (3.4%)
$15,000 to $17,49919,924 (2.3%)24,087 (3.2%)
$17,500 to $19,99918,010 (2.1%)20,523 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49920,856 (2.4%)24,251 (3.3%)
$22,500 to $24,99927,288 (3.1%)28,954 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $29,99954,854 (6.3%)51,927 (7.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99960,442 (6.9%)54,397 (7.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99949,906 (5.7%)46,911 (6.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99950,360 (5.8%)45,819 (6.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99950,230 (5.7%)43,338 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99939,597 (4.5%)33,286 (4.5%)
$55,000 to $64,99967,147 (7.7%)52,002 (7.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99953,382 (6.1%)36,929 (5.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99988,283 (10.1%)55,427 (7.4%)
$100,000+136,298 (15.6%)60,782 (8.2%)
Total875,003 (100.0%)745,712 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Nevada

Average earnings in Nevada are $49,173 for men and $39,709 for women, a difference of 19.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $91,329, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $37,118. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $68,419, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $27,983.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Nevada
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$37,118$27,983
High School Diploma$42,327$33,077
College or Associate's Degree$50,674$38,048
Bachelor's Degree$65,971$50,594
Graduate Degree$91,329$68,419
Total$49,173$39,709

Family Income in Nevada

Family Income Brackets in Nevada

According to the Nevada family income data, there are 152,236 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 12,624 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Nevada
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00024,5063.3%
$10,000 to $14,99912,6241.7%
$15,000 to $24,99933,4184.5%
$25,000 to $34,99946,0426.2%
$35,000 to $49,99976,48910.3%
$50,000 to $74,999128,47217.3%
$75,000 to $99,999113,62015.3%
$100,000 to $149,999152,23620.5%
$150,000 to $199,99974,26110.0%
$200,000+80,94510.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Nevada

7+ person families (16,408 | 2.2%) account for the highest median family income in Nevada with $107,344 per family, while 2-person families (343,810 | 46.3%) have the highest median income of $38,372 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Nevada
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families343,810 (46.3%)$76,745
3-Person Families161,516 (21.7%)$86,926
4-Person Families128,441 (17.3%)$96,026
5-Person Families66,159 (8.9%)$97,014
6-Person Families26,280 (3.5%)$101,630
7+ Person Families16,408 (2.2%)$107,344
Total742,614 (100.0%)$85,584

Family Income by Number of Earners in Nevada

The median family income in Nevada is $85,584, with families comprising 3+ earners (90,925) having the highest median family income of $132,259, while families with no earners (115,778) have the lowest median family income of $51,723, accounting for 12.2% and 15.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Nevada
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners115,778 (15.6%)$51,723
1 Earner250,320 (33.7%)$61,635
2 Earners285,591 (38.5%)$104,895
3+ Earners90,925 (12.2%)$132,259
Total742,614 (100.0%)$85,584

Household Income in Nevada

Household Income Brackets in Nevada

With 203,642 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Nevada, accounting for 17.5% of all households. In contrast, only 36,074 households (3.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Nevada
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00062,8385.4%
$10,000 to $14,99936,0743.1%
$15,000 to $24,99980,2936.9%
$25,000 to $34,99989,6037.7%
$35,000 to $49,999133,82211.5%
$50,000 to $74,999202,47917.4%
$75,000 to $99,999158,25913.6%
$100,000 to $149,999203,64217.5%
$150,000 to $199,99995,4218.2%
$200,000+101,2398.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Nevada

The median household income in Nevada is $71,646, with the highest median household income of $84,266 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 422,648 households (36.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $46,679, with 39,750 households (3.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Nevada
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years39,750 (3.4%)$46,679
25 to 44 Years401,597 (34.5%)$75,908
45 to 64 Years422,648 (36.3%)$84,266
65+ Years299,676 (25.8%)$56,049
Total1,163,671 (100.0%)$71,646

Poverty in Nevada

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Nevada

With 11.5% poverty level for males and 14.0% for females among the residents of Nevada, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 16,000 males (18.0%) and 3,507 females (19.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Nevada
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years16,000 (18.0%)15,756 (18.4%)
5 Years3,217 (17.0%)3,507 (19.0%)
6 to 11 Years20,162 (17.2%)19,393 (17.5%)
12 to 14 Years9,954 (16.2%)8,957 (15.3%)
15 Years2,790 (14.4%)3,193 (15.9%)
16 and 17 Years5,666 (13.8%)6,336 (16.8%)
18 to 24 Years18,186 (14.0%)20,720 (16.8%)
25 to 34 Years22,123 (9.9%)33,068 (15.2%)
35 to 44 Years19,091 (9.0%)27,640 (13.6%)
45 to 54 Years16,152 (8.1%)22,110 (11.5%)
55 to 64 Years22,157 (11.6%)22,674 (11.9%)
65 to 74 Years13,578 (9.2%)16,852 (10.6%)
75 Years and over7,773 (8.8%)12,401 (11.9%)
Total176,849 (11.5%)212,607 (14.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Nevada

According to the poverty statistics in Nevada, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.9% of males and 89.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Nevada
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years72,730 (82.0%)69,881 (81.6%)
5 Years15,680 (83.0%)14,980 (81.0%)
6 to 11 Years97,422 (82.9%)91,225 (82.5%)
12 to 14 Years51,505 (83.8%)49,741 (84.7%)
15 Years16,522 (85.6%)16,898 (84.1%)
16 and 17 Years35,306 (86.2%)31,500 (83.3%)
18 to 24 Years112,016 (86.0%)102,778 (83.2%)
25 to 34 Years202,573 (90.1%)184,226 (84.8%)
35 to 44 Years192,658 (91.0%)176,230 (86.4%)
45 to 54 Years183,997 (91.9%)170,634 (88.5%)
55 to 64 Years169,249 (88.4%)168,383 (88.1%)
65 to 74 Years133,949 (90.8%)142,501 (89.4%)
75 Years and over80,171 (91.2%)91,518 (88.1%)
Total1,363,778 (88.5%)1,310,495 (86.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Nevada

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Nevada show that 5.1% or 26,072 of the total 514,327 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 23.0%, comprising of 855 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.8%, which includes 11,567 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Nevada
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children293,838 (96.2%)11,567 (3.8%)
1 or 2 Children151,435 (94.9%)8,206 (5.1%)
3 or 4 Children40,113 (88.0%)5,444 (11.9%)
5 or more Children2,869 (77.0%)855 (23.0%)
Total488,255 (94.9%)26,072 (5.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Nevada

According to the poverty data in Nevada, 11.1% or 8,660 single-father households and 21.5% or 32,378 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 281 households (37.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,333 households (59.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Nevada
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children2,496 (7.0%)5,068 (8.8%)
1 or 2 Children4,519 (12.9%)18,856 (25.1%)
3 or 4 Children1,364 (20.5%)7,121 (45.1%)
5 or more Children281 (37.4%)1,333 (59.5%)
Total8,660 (11.1%)32,378 (21.5%)

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

The poverty data for Nevada shows that 26,072 of the married-couple family households (5.1%) and 41,038 of the single-parent households (18.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 855 households (23.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,614 household (54.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Nevada
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children11,567 (3.8%)7,564 (8.2%)
1 or 2 Children8,206 (5.1%)23,375 (21.2%)
3 or 4 Children5,444 (11.9%)8,485 (37.8%)
5 or more Children855 (23.0%)1,614 (54.0%)
Total26,072 (5.1%)41,038 (18.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Nevada

Employment by Class of Employer in Nevada

Among the 1,434,135 employed individuals in Nevada, private company employees (1,056,451 | 73.7%), local government employees (95,386 | 6.7%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (76,236 | 5.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Nevada
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,056,45173.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)53,1583.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)76,2365.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations56,6954.0%
Local Government Employees95,3866.7%
State Government Employees48,0343.4%
Federal Government Employees45,3113.2%
Unpaid Family Workers2,8640.2%
Total1,434,135100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Nevada

According to the labor force statistics for Nevada, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,494,415), 63.3% or 1,578,965 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.0% or 110,528 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 83.4% or 189,610 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.6% or 10,490 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Nevada
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years59,602 (39.7%)10,490 (17.6%)
20 to 24 Years149,751 (78.9%)15,424 (10.3%)
25 to 29 Years182,283 (82.4%)13,124 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Years189,610 (83.4%)12,514 (6.6%)
35 to 44 Years345,739 (82.1%)20,053 (5.8%)
45 to 54 Years319,361 (80.6%)17,884 (5.6%)
55 to 59 Years138,073 (69.6%)8,699 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years104,508 (55.9%)5,539 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years76,025 (24.6%)5,626 (7.4%)
75 Years and over13,593 (7.0%)1,251 (9.2%)
Total1,578,965 (63.3%)110,528 (7.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Nevada

According to labor force statistics for Nevada, 77.5% of individuals (1,279,721) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,651,253) are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 78,063 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 84.5% or 365,539 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.5% or 25,632 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Nevada
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School147,526 (67.7%)15,690 (7.2%)
High School Diploma341,765 (74.2%)34,545 (7.5%)
College / Associate Degree424,559 (78.6%)35,650 (6.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher365,539 (84.5%)16,006 (3.7%)
Total1,279,721 (77.5%)100,726 (6.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Nevada

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Nevada are Management (137,002 | 9.4%), Community & Social Service (132,202 | 9.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (71,537 | 4.9%), Education Instruction & Library (70,599 | 4.9%), and Business & Financial (66,284 | 4.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Nevada

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Nevada, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (74.5%), and Computers & Mathematics (74.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (70.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (70.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (69.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Nevada
OccupationMaleFemale
Management78,589 (57.4%)58,413 (42.6%)
Business & Financial29,704 (44.8%)36,580 (55.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science48,745 (74.5%)16,688 (25.5%)
Computers & Mathematics25,197 (74.3%)8,725 (25.7%)
Architecture & Engineering18,407 (85.1%)3,217 (14.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science5,141 (52.0%)4,746 (48.0%)
Community & Social Service 50,159 (37.9%)82,043 (62.1%)
Education, Arts & Media5,841 (33.9%)11,368 (66.1%)
Legal Services & Support6,388 (44.5%)7,980 (55.5%)
Education Instruction & Library21,281 (30.1%)49,318 (69.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment16,649 (55.4%)13,377 (44.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating21,441 (30.0%)50,096 (70.0%)
Health Technologists13,888 (29.1%)33,796 (70.9%)
Total (Category)228,638 (48.4%)243,820 (51.6%)
Total (Overall)786,538 (54.0%)669,832 (46.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Nevada are Food Preparation & Serving (125,854 | 8.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (75,534 | 5.2%), Personal Care & Service (64,467 | 4.4%), Security & Protection (44,143 | 3.0%), and Healthcare Support (35,083 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Nevada

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Nevada, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (82.4%), Security & Protection (79.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (77.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (81.5%), Personal Care & Service (60.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (50.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Nevada
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support6,479 (18.5%)28,604 (81.5%)
Security & Protection34,977 (79.2%)9,166 (20.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention23,794 (77.8%)6,784 (22.2%)
Law Enforcement11,183 (82.4%)2,382 (17.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving68,068 (54.1%)57,786 (45.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance37,591 (49.8%)37,943 (50.2%)
Personal Care & Service25,394 (39.4%)39,073 (60.6%)
Total (Category)172,509 (50.0%)172,572 (50.0%)
Total (Overall)786,538 (54.0%)669,832 (46.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Nevada are Office & Administration (172,333 | 11.8%), and Sales & Related (151,773 | 10.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Nevada

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Nevada
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related72,207 (47.6%)79,566 (52.4%)
Office & Administration49,837 (28.9%)122,496 (71.1%)
Total (Category)122,044 (37.7%)202,062 (62.3%)
Total (Overall)786,538 (54.0%)669,832 (46.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Nevada are Construction & Extraction (83,919 | 5.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (46,833 | 3.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (2,719 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Nevada

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Nevada
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry2,084 (76.6%)635 (23.4%)
Construction & Extraction80,726 (96.2%)3,193 (3.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair44,658 (95.4%)2,175 (4.6%)
Total (Category)127,468 (95.5%)6,003 (4.5%)
Total (Overall)786,538 (54.0%)669,832 (46.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Nevada are Transportation (65,429 | 4.5%), Material Moving (60,481 | 4.2%), and Production (55,344 | 3.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Nevada

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Nevada
OccupationMaleFemale
Production38,237 (69.1%)17,107 (30.9%)
Transportation54,530 (83.3%)10,899 (16.7%)
Material Moving43,112 (71.3%)17,369 (28.7%)
Total (Category)135,879 (75.0%)45,375 (25.0%)
Total (Overall)786,538 (54.0%)669,832 (46.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Nevada

Employment Industries in Nevada

The major employment industries in Nevada include Accommodation & Food Services (193,207 | 13.3%), Retail Trade (165,896 | 11.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (144,151 | 9.9%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (110,988 | 7.6%), and Construction (110,300 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries in Nevada

Employment Industries by Sex in Nevada

The Nevada industries that see more men than women are Construction (88.9%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (82.7%), and Transportation & Warehousing (73.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.1%), Educational Services (66.6%), and Finance & Insurance (61.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Nevada
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting4,054 (70.4%)1,708 (29.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction11,581 (82.7%)2,429 (17.3%)
Construction98,105 (88.9%)12,195 (11.1%)
Manufacturing52,702 (69.6%)23,033 (30.4%)
Wholesale Trade20,118 (70.5%)8,431 (29.5%)
Retail Trade84,879 (51.2%)81,017 (48.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing65,339 (73.1%)24,001 (26.9%)
Utilities7,245 (72.8%)2,705 (27.2%)
Information13,779 (61.9%)8,466 (38.1%)
Finance & Insurance18,826 (38.9%)29,525 (61.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing17,092 (47.5%)18,881 (52.5%)
Professional & Scientific50,612 (54.9%)41,493 (45.1%)
Enterprise Management760 (40.4%)1,120 (59.6%)
Administrative & Support47,609 (59.3%)32,723 (40.7%)
Educational Services33,482 (33.4%)66,854 (66.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance35,946 (24.9%)108,205 (75.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation62,040 (55.9%)48,948 (44.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services96,058 (49.7%)97,149 (50.3%)
Public Administration34,085 (56.2%)26,518 (43.8%)
Total786,538 (54.0%)669,832 (46.0%)

Education in Nevada

School Enrollment in Nevada

The most common levels of schooling among the 703,371 students in Nevada are middle school (160,909 | 22.9%), high school (160,439 | 22.8%), and elementary school (146,968 | 20.9%).
School Enrollment in Nevada
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool30,7934.4%
Kindergarten36,0015.1%
Elementary School146,96820.9%
Middle School160,90922.9%
High School160,43922.8%
College / Undergraduate134,26219.1%
Graduate / Professional33,9994.8%
Total703,371100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Nevada

Out of a total of 703,371 students who are enrolled in schools in Nevada, 89,328 (12.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 614,043 (87.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 9,504 (38.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 105,232 (92.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Nevada
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds15,333 (61.7%)9,504 (38.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old155,460 (89.1%)18,937 (10.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds181,417 (91.6%)16,522 (8.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds105,232 (92.8%)8,155 (7.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds39,070 (91.4%)3,662 (8.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds49,015 (86.8%)7,442 (13.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds37,365 (78.1%)10,497 (21.9%)
35 Years and over30,816 (67.3%)14,944 (32.7%)
Total614,043 (87.3%)89,328 (12.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Nevada

Business (138,794 | 22.7%), education (68,066 | 11.1%), science & technology (61,642 | 10.1%), social sciences (46,225 | 7.6%), and arts & humanities (44,509 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 610,967 individuals in Nevada who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Nevada
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics25,7094.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural35,5035.8%
Physical & Health Sciences19,2823.2%
Psychology30,9705.1%
Social Sciences46,2257.6%
Engineering41,9916.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies4,2160.7%
Science & Technology61,64210.1%
Business138,79422.7%
Education68,06611.1%
Literature & Languages21,1743.5%
Liberal Arts & History23,5113.8%
Visual & Performing Arts23,1723.8%
Communications26,2034.3%
Arts & Humanities44,5097.3%
Total610,967100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Nevada

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Nevada

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Nevada are males with 2 vehicles (310,811, accounting for 39.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (253,678, making up 47.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Nevada
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle24,790 (3.2%)21,582 (3.3%)
1 Vehicle155,698 (20.0%)148,114 (22.7%)
2 Vehicles310,811 (39.9%)253,678 (38.9%)
3 Vehicles172,963 (22.2%)140,057 (21.5%)
4 Vehicles78,626 (10.1%)60,935 (9.3%)
5 or more Vehicles35,570 (4.6%)27,789 (4.3%)
Total778,458 (100.0%)652,155 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Nevada

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Nevada are 20 to 24 minutes (235,679 commuters, 18.1%), 30 to 34 minutes (216,558 commuters, 16.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (213,000 commuters, 16.3%).
Commute Time in Nevada
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes28,0312.1%
5 to 9 Minutes106,5968.2%
10 to 14 Minutes167,99712.9%
15 to 19 Minutes213,00016.3%
20 to 24 Minutes235,67918.1%
25 to 29 Minutes113,3098.7%
30 to 34 Minutes216,55816.6%
35 to 39 Minutes39,0003.0%
40 to 44 Minutes44,7473.4%
45 to 59 Minutes70,6185.4%
60 to 89 Minutes42,2703.2%
90 or more Minutes27,3842.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Nevada

The most common commute times in Nevada are 20 to 24 minutes (128,320 commuters, 17.9%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (107,359 commuters, 18.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Nevada
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes14,705 (2.1%)13,326 (2.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes51,796 (7.2%)54,800 (9.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes86,871 (12.1%)81,126 (13.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes113,277 (15.8%)99,723 (17.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes128,320 (17.9%)107,359 (18.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes61,744 (8.6%)51,565 (8.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes125,243 (17.4%)91,315 (15.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes22,119 (3.1%)16,881 (2.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes26,507 (3.7%)18,240 (3.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes42,004 (5.9%)28,614 (4.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes27,702 (3.9%)14,568 (2.5%)
90 or more Minutes17,395 (2.4%)9,989 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Nevada

The most frequent times of departure to work in Nevada are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (76,785, 10.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (74,705, 12.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Nevada
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM70,374 (9.8%)30,729 (5.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM44,424 (6.2%)16,438 (2.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM46,899 (6.5%)21,681 (3.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM71,621 (10.0%)46,411 (7.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM58,088 (8.1%)49,366 (8.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM76,785 (10.7%)74,705 (12.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM52,340 (7.3%)64,760 (11.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM59,275 (8.3%)64,896 (11.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM24,106 (3.4%)33,682 (5.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM46,656 (6.5%)48,159 (8.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM20,122 (2.8%)22,382 (3.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM13,720 (1.9%)11,208 (1.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM63,930 (8.9%)49,830 (8.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM69,343 (9.7%)53,259 (9.1%)
Total717,683 (100.0%)587,506 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Nevada

Occupancy by Ownership in Nevada

Of the total 1,163,671 dwellings in Nevada, owner-occupied units account for 679,960 (58.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 483,711 (41.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Nevada
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units679,96058.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units483,71141.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,163,671100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Nevada

Occupancy by Household Size in Nevada
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household325,16227.9%
2-Person Household391,78233.7%
3-Person Household180,57415.5%
4+ Person Household266,15322.9%
Total Housing Units1,163,671100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Nevada

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Nevada
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household154,901 (47.6%)170,261 (52.4%)
2-Person Household254,331 (64.9%)137,451 (35.1%)
3-Person Household106,496 (59.0%)74,078 (41.0%)
4+ Person Household164,232 (61.7%)101,921 (38.3%)
Total Housing Units679,960 (58.4%)483,711 (41.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Nevada

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Nevada
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School56,018 (45.9%)66,009 (54.1%)
High School Diploma145,943 (52.3%)133,122 (47.7%)
College/Associate Degree241,223 (57.8%)175,838 (42.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher236,776 (68.5%)108,742 (31.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Nevada

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Nevada
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years226,29019.5%
35 to 44 Years215,05718.5%
45 to 54 Years209,82418.0%
55 to 64 Years212,82418.3%
65 to 74 Years184,15815.8%
75 to 84 Years88,3627.6%
85 Years and Over27,1562.3%
Total1,163,671100.0%

Housing Finances in Nevada

Median Income by Occupancy in Nevada

Median Income by Occupancy in Nevada
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied679,960 (58.4%)$91,699
Renter-Occupied483,711 (41.6%)$51,259
Average1,163,671 (100.0%)$71,646

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Nevada

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Nevada
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00015,599 (2.3%)27,899 (5.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9996,803 (1.0%)12,506 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $14,99911,343 (1.7%)24,577 (5.1%)
$15,000 to $19,99914,354 (2.1%)21,699 (4.5%)
$20,000 to $24,99917,729 (2.6%)25,959 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99938,319 (5.6%)51,324 (10.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99961,746 (9.1%)72,521 (15.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999107,758 (15.9%)94,844 (19.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99997,256 (14.3%)61,397 (12.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999146,061 (21.5%)57,238 (11.8%)
$150,000 or more162,992 (24.0%)33,747 (7.0%)
Total679,960 (100.0%)483,711 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Nevada

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Nevada
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30035,337 (5.2%)4,591 (0.9%)
$300 to $49985,022 (12.5%)8,760 (1.8%)
$500 to $79982,734 (12.2%)31,171 (6.4%)
$800 to $99940,386 (5.9%)52,685 (10.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499126,145 (18.5%)179,086 (37.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999129,794 (19.1%)129,733 (26.8%)
$2,000 to $2,49988,286 (13.0%)44,436 (9.2%)
$2,500 to $2,99944,761 (6.6%)11,410 (2.4%)
$3,000 or more47,495 (7.0%)7,320 (1.5%)
Total679,960 (100.0%)483,711 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Nevada

Housing Structures in Nevada

Housing Structures in Nevada
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached725,61162.4%
Single Unit, Attached57,3984.9%
2 Unit Apartments15,7461.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments72,8326.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments78,8636.8%
10 or more Apartments152,24313.1%
Mobile Home / Other60,9785.2%
Total1,163,671100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Nevada

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Nevada
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached570,983 (78.7%)154,628 (21.3%)
Single Unit, Attached35,079 (61.1%)22,319 (38.9%)
2 Unit Apartments1,817 (11.5%)13,929 (88.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments10,349 (14.2%)62,483 (85.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9,439 (12.0%)69,424 (88.0%)
10 or more Apartments10,048 (6.6%)142,195 (93.4%)
Mobile Home / Other42,245 (69.3%)18,733 (30.7%)
Total679,960 (58.4%)483,711 (41.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Nevada

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Nevada
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room3,138 (0.5%)27,763 (5.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms24,662 (3.6%)124,043 (25.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms222,619 (32.7%)216,282 (44.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms261,492 (38.5%)85,377 (17.6%)
8 or more Rooms168,049 (24.7%)30,246 (6.2%)
Total679,960 (100.0%)483,711 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Nevada

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Nevada
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas458,031 (67.4%)217,261 (44.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas23,228 (3.4%)9,482 (2.0%)
Electricity170,243 (25.0%)246,005 (50.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene4,350 (0.6%)1,232 (0.3%)
Coal or Coke74 (0.0%)94 (0.0%)
All other Fuels21,552 (3.2%)5,000 (1.0%)
No Fuel Used2,482 (0.4%)4,637 (1.0%)
Total679,960 (100.0%)483,711 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Nevada

Household Vehicle Usage in Nevada
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle16,411 (2.4%)66,012 (13.7%)
1 Vehicle181,684 (26.7%)217,819 (45.0%)
2 Vehicles278,445 (40.9%)146,121 (30.2%)
3 or more Vehicles203,420 (29.9%)53,759 (11.1%)
Total679,960 (100.0%)483,711 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Nevada

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Nevada

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units225,253454,707
Median Property Value$344,700$384,200
Median Household Income$69,966$123,642
Monthly Housing Costs$491$46,193
Real Estate Taxes$1,752$14,893

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Nevada

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Nevada
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00018,150 (8.1%)8,445 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $99,9999,726 (4.3%)3,800 (0.8%)
$100,000 to $299,99965,147 (28.9%)112,227 (24.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99977,162 (34.3%)213,088 (46.9%)
$500,000 to $749,99931,402 (13.9%)79,834 (17.6%)
$750,000 to $999,99912,124 (5.4%)20,824 (4.6%)
$1,000,000 or more11,542 (5.1%)16,489 (3.6%)
Total225,253 (100.0%)454,707 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Nevada

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Nevada
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00012,054 (5.3%)3,674 (0.8%)
$10,000 to $24,99923,189 (10.3%)10,348 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99919,487 (8.6%)20,237 (4.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99925,501 (11.3%)18,832 (4.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99939,276 (17.4%)36,245 (8.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99928,703 (12.7%)68,482 (15.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99937,693 (16.7%)68,553 (15.1%)
$150,000 or more39,350 (17.5%)108,368 (23.8%)
Total225,253 (100.0%)454,707 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Nevada

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Nevada
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x44,762 (19.9%)101,618 (22.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x29,844 (13.3%)64,261 (14.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x27,281 (12.1%)97,628 (21.5%)
4.0x or more119,364 (53.0%)84,982 (18.7%)
Total225,253 (100.0%)454,707 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Nevada

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Nevada
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80044,549 (19.8%)3,291 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,49946,110 (20.5%)52,041 (11.4%)
$800 to $1,499118,855 (52.8%)106,769 (23.5%)
Total225,253 (100.0%)454,707 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Nevada

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Nevada

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Nevada
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years202,288 (93.6%)13,735 (6.4%)
6 to 18 Years465,769 (91.4%)43,855 (8.6%)
19 to 25 Years213,977 (81.8%)47,708 (18.2%)
26 to 34 Years322,801 (82.0%)71,020 (18.0%)
35 to 44 Years343,862 (83.4%)68,691 (16.7%)
45 to 54 Years334,676 (85.3%)57,480 (14.7%)
55 to 64 Years342,916 (89.7%)39,508 (10.3%)
65 to 74 Years302,130 (98.5%)4,750 (1.5%)
75 Years and older190,201 (99.1%)1,662 (0.9%)
Total2,718,620 (88.6%)348,409 (11.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Nevada

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Nevada
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born202,288 (93.6%)13,735 (6.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen465,769 (91.4%)43,855 (8.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen213,977 (81.8%)47,708 (18.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Nevada

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Nevada
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000269,581 (84.6%)49,169 (15.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999415,060 (84.0%)79,349 (16.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999443,027 (86.2%)71,250 (13.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999403,122 (88.3%)53,420 (11.7%)
$100,000 and over1,178,636 (92.6%)94,280 (7.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Nevada

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Nevada
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 686,997 (40.3%)125,385 (58.0%)
6 to 18 Years173,024 (34.0%)317,594 (62.3%)
19 to 25 Years45,079 (17.2%)175,716 (67.1%)
25 to 34 Years75,320 (19.1%)260,864 (66.2%)
35 to 44 Years68,306 (16.6%)291,737 (70.7%)
45 to 54 Years65,117 (16.6%)286,885 (73.2%)
55 to 64 Years91,537 (23.9%)274,031 (71.7%)
65 to 74 Years287,357 (93.6%)145,230 (47.3%)
75 Years and over187,207 (97.6%)95,306 (49.7%)
Total1,079,944 (35.2%)1,972,748 (64.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Nevada

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Nevada
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years995 (1.1%)706 (0.8%)
5 to 17 Years17,197 (6.6%)11,680 (4.7%)
18 to 34 Years26,100 (7.4%)21,758 (6.4%)
35 to 64 Years73,505 (12.2%)74,536 (12.7%)
65 to 74 Years40,699 (27.6%)37,926 (23.8%)
75 Years and over41,374 (47.0%)49,417 (47.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Nevada

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Nevada: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years782 (0.9%)568 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years1,121 (0.4%)1,449 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years4,568 (1.3%)2,547 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years20,548 (3.4%)12,522 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years19,321 (13.1%)8,970 (5.6%)
75 Years and over24,253 (27.6%)18,562 (17.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Nevada: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years672 (0.7%)552 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years2,205 (0.8%)2,680 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years5,652 (1.6%)5,572 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years13,971 (2.3%)15,609 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years7,204 (4.9%)7,227 (4.5%)
75 Years and over7,669 (8.7%)10,722 (10.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Nevada: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years13,951 (5.3%)8,184 (3.3%)
18 to 34 Years15,747 (4.5%)11,470 (3.4%)
35 to 64 Years25,335 (4.2%)25,565 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years8,155 (5.5%)8,333 (5.2%)
75 Years and over9,857 (11.2%)13,777 (13.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Nevada: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,408 (0.5%)1,881 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years4,909 (1.4%)4,073 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years35,477 (5.9%)43,639 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years22,310 (15.1%)27,058 (17.0%)
75 Years and over24,700 (28.1%)35,235 (33.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Nevada: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,210 (1.2%)2,169 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years2,780 (0.8%)1,952 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years11,413 (1.9%)14,268 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years7,275 (4.9%)6,594 (4.1%)
75 Years and over9,241 (10.5%)14,359 (13.8%)

Technology Access in Nevada

Computing Device Access in Nevada

Computing Device Access in Nevada
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop942,25381.0%
Smartphone1,047,31390.0%
Tablet737,21163.3%
No Computing Device54,1334.6%
Total1,163,671100.0%

Internet Access in Nevada

Internet Access in Nevada
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1,6140.1%
Broadband Home871,48174.9%
Cellular Data Only123,47310.6%
Satellite Internet88,8147.6%
No Internet129,41011.1%
Total1,163,671100.0%

Nevada Summary

Nevada is a state located in the western United States. It is bordered by Oregon to the northwest, Idaho to the northeast, California to the west, Arizona to the southeast, and Utah to the east. Nevada is the seventh-largest state in the United States, covering an area of 110,561 square miles (286,382 km2). It is the most sparsely populated state in the country, with a population of just over 2.7 million people as of 2019.

Geography

Nevada is located in the Great Basin and the Mojave Desert. It is the driest state in the United States, with an average annual precipitation of just 7.5 inches (190 mm). The state is divided into two distinct regions: the Great Basin and the Mojave Desert. The Great Basin is a large area of high desert that covers most of the state. It is characterized by its dry climate and sparse vegetation. The Mojave Desert is located in the southern part of the state and is characterized by its hot, dry climate and sparse vegetation.
The highest point in Nevada is Boundary Peak, which stands at 13,140 feet (4,009 m). The lowest point is the Colorado River, which is at 479 feet (146 m). Nevada is home to numerous mountain ranges, including the Sierra Nevada, the Ruby Mountains, the Toiyabe Range, and the White Pine Range.

Economy

Nevada has a diversified economy, with a strong focus on tourism, mining, and gaming. Tourism is the largest industry in the state, accounting for nearly 25% of the state’s total economic output. The state is home to numerous tourist attractions, including the Las Vegas Strip, Lake Tahoe, and the Hoover Dam. Mining is also a major industry in Nevada, with gold, silver, and copper being the most important minerals. The state is also home to numerous casinos, which generate significant revenue for the state.

Demographics

As of 2019, Nevada had a population of just over 2.7 million people. The state is home to a diverse population, with the largest ethnic groups being White (63.7%), Hispanic or Latino (27.8%), and Black or African American (7.3%). The median household income in Nevada is $58,906, and the median age is 37.7 years.
Nevada is home to numerous Native American tribes, including the Washoe, Paiute, and Shoshone. The state is also home to a large number of immigrants, with the largest groups being from Mexico, the Philippines, and India.

Conclusion

Nevada is a state located in the western United States. It is bordered by Oregon to the northwest, Idaho to the northeast, California to the west, Arizona to the southeast, and Utah to the east. Nevada is the seventh-largest state in the United States, covering an area of 110,561 square miles (286,382 km2). It is the most sparsely populated state in the country, with a population of just over 2.7 million people as of 2019. Nevada has a diversified economy, with a strong focus on tourism, mining, and gaming. The state is home to a diverse population, with the largest ethnic groups being White (63.7%), Hispanic or Latino (27.8%), and Black or African American (7.3%).

Common Questions

When was Nevada Incorporated?
Nevada was Incorporated into the Union on Oct 31, 1864.
What is the Total Area of Nevada?
Total Area of Nevada is 110,572 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of Nevada?
Total Land Area of Nevada is 109,780 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of Nevada?
Total Water Area of Nevada is 792 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in Nevada?
Average Elevation in Nevada is 5,500 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in Nevada?
Highest Elevation in Nevada is 13,140 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in Nevada?
Lowest Elevation in Nevada is 479 Feet.
What is the Population Density in Nevada?
Population Density in Nevada is 28.3 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of Nevada?
Total Population of Nevada is 3,104,817.
What is the Total Male Population of Nevada?
Total Male Population of Nevada is 1,568,332.
What is the Total Female Population of Nevada?
Total Female Population of Nevada is 1,536,485.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Nevada?
There are 102.07 Males per 100 Females in Nevada.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Nevada?
There are 97.97 Females per 100 Males in Nevada.
What is the Median Population Age in Nevada?
Median Population Age in Nevada is 38.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Nevada
Average Family Size in Nevada is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Nevada
Average Household Size in Nevada is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Nevada?
Per Capita income in Nevada is $37,945.
What is the Median Family Income in Nevada?
Median Family Income in Nevada is $85,584.
What is the Median Household income in Nevada?
Median Household Income in Nevada is $71,646.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Nevada?
Income or Wage Gap in Nevada is 21.4%.
Women in Nevada earn 78.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Nevada?
Family Income Deficit in Nevada is $11,194.
Families that are below poverty line in Nevada earn $11,194 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Nevada?
Inequality or Gini Index in Nevada is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Nevada?
There are 1,578,965 People in the Labor Forcein in Nevada.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Nevada?
63.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Nevada.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Nevada?
Unemployment Rate in Nevada is 7.0%.