Clark County, NV

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Clark County Overview

2,265,926
TOTAL POPULATION
1,137,581
MALE POPULATION
1,128,345
FEMALE POPULATION
100.82
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.19
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,615
PER CAPITA INCOME
$82,358
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$69,911
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
18.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
81.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,534
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,154,771
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Clark County Area Codes

Race in Clark County

The most populous races in Clark County are White / Caucasian (1,130,071 | 49.9%), Hispanic or Latino (725,437 | 32.0%), and Two or more Races (305,978 | 13.5%).
Race in Clark County
Race# Population% Population
Asian230,54010.2%
Black / African American272,03812.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific17,7690.8%
Hispanic or Latino725,43732.0%
Native / Alaskan23,8221.1%
White / Caucasian1,130,07149.9%
Two or more Races305,97813.5%
Some other Race285,70812.6%
Total2,265,926100.0%

Ancestry in Clark County

The most populous ancestries reported in Clark County are Mexican (529,873 | 23.4%), German (177,769 | 7.9%), Korean (157,096 | 6.9%), Irish (153,025 | 6.8%), and English (148,305 | 6.6%), together accounting for 51.5% of all Clark County residents.
Ancestry in Clark County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan4010.0%
African20,7920.9%
Alaska Native2620.0%
Alaskan Athabascan70.0%
Albanian3000.0%
Aleut250.0%
Alsatian50.0%
American69,5173.1%
Apache2,2750.1%
Arab12,4520.5%
Arapaho280.0%
Argentinean3,6120.2%
Armenian6,4220.3%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac3510.0%
Australian9720.0%
Austrian3,4990.2%
Bahamian2150.0%
Bangladeshi7370.0%
Barbadian540.0%
Basque7550.0%
Belgian1,4820.1%
Belizean1,3540.1%
Bermudan150.0%
Bhutanese26,1991.2%
Blackfeet1,3840.1%
Bolivian1,2000.1%
Brazilian2,3720.1%
British9,6230.4%
British West Indian3160.0%
Bulgarian1,6620.1%
Burmese18,6020.8%
Cajun2170.0%
Cambodian2760.0%
Canadian4,3730.2%
Cape Verdean2300.0%
Carpatho Rusyn220.0%
Celtic5820.0%
Central American67,0693.0%
Central American Indian3,4600.2%
Cherokee7,3680.3%
Cheyenne650.0%
Chickasaw3470.0%
Chilean1,5900.1%
Chinese1470.0%
Chippewa4170.0%
Choctaw1,7860.1%
Colombian7,0370.3%
Colville1290.0%
Comanche4510.0%
Costa Rican1,7110.1%
Cree470.0%
Creek4750.0%
Croatian2,3690.1%
Crow230.0%
Cuban35,7131.6%
Cypriot400.0%
Czech4,8710.2%
Czechoslovakian1,3570.1%
Danish9,8610.4%
Delaware490.0%
Dominican4,3260.2%
Dutch14,0800.6%
Dutch West Indian570.0%
Eastern European4,5090.2%
Ecuadorian2,7930.1%
Egyptian1,4760.1%
English148,3056.6%
Estonian1180.0%
Ethiopian12,1820.5%
European30,1671.3%
Fijian1090.0%
Filipino2,2790.1%
Finnish2,6960.1%
French33,6141.5%
French American Indian2230.0%
French Canadian7,2600.3%
German177,7697.9%
German Russian2500.0%
Ghanaian3270.0%
Greek8,0610.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro4,9050.2%
Guatemalan16,6790.7%
Guyanese1120.0%
Haitian1,7150.1%
Honduran5,5470.2%
Hopi4520.0%
Houma60.0%
Hungarian8,2740.4%
Icelander4220.0%
Indian (Asian)51,9032.3%
Indonesian1300.0%
Inupiat1090.0%
Iranian5,3050.2%
Iraqi1,0480.1%
Irish153,0256.8%
Iroquois4540.0%
Israeli2,5960.1%
Italian109,4614.8%
Jamaican3,4120.2%
Japanese2,1030.1%
Jordanian3050.0%
Kenyan3230.0%
Kiowa1380.0%
Korean157,0966.9%
Laotian1,7760.1%
Latvian5160.0%
Lebanese3,4500.2%
Liberian2760.0%
Lithuanian2,8090.1%
Luxembourger1730.0%
Macedonian2050.0%
Malaysian3,5800.2%
Maltese3430.0%
Menominee1210.0%
Mexican529,87323.4%
Mexican American Indian11,4300.5%
Mongolian2590.0%
Moroccan1,5740.1%
Native Hawaiian20,5180.9%
Navajo2,3330.1%
Nepalese2170.0%
New Zealander3250.0%
Nicaraguan5,7660.3%
Nigerian2,0230.1%
Northern European1,8690.1%
Norwegian20,5620.9%
Okinawan740.0%
Osage2160.0%
Ottawa90.0%
Paiute1,3540.1%
Pakistani8,6410.4%
Palestinian8000.0%
Panamanian2,7220.1%
Paraguayan1050.0%
Pennsylvania German4920.0%
Peruvian6,5860.3%
Pima620.0%
Polish38,6931.7%
Portuguese10,0480.4%
Potawatomi1650.0%
Pueblo4890.0%
Puerto Rican25,0041.1%
Puget Sound Salish330.0%
Romanian4,4980.2%
Russian17,0920.7%
Salvadoran33,5551.5%
Samoan7,3470.3%
Scandinavian6,4160.3%
Scotch-Irish8,8360.4%
Scottish27,1561.2%
Seminole1940.0%
Senegalese630.0%
Serbian3,3370.2%
Shoshone4070.0%
Sierra Leonean1600.0%
Sioux1,1000.1%
Slavic7180.0%
Slovak2,1300.1%
Slovene6490.0%
Somali1550.0%
South African4480.0%
South American26,5721.2%
South American Indian4720.0%
Soviet Union180.0%
Spaniard9,9160.4%
Spanish8,5580.4%
Spanish American3630.0%
Spanish American Indian340.0%
Sri Lankan16,5900.7%
Subsaharan African37,9151.7%
Sudanese1830.0%
Swedish17,4890.8%
Swiss6,0130.3%
Syrian1,2640.1%
Thai14,9130.7%
Tlingit-Haida1490.0%
Tohono O'Odham710.0%
Tongan5130.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian6850.0%
Turkish1,1420.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander1130.0%
Ugandan1550.0%
Ukrainian4,5010.2%
Uruguayan5520.0%
Ute1810.0%
Venezuelan3,0000.1%
Vietnamese2650.0%
Welsh9,0980.4%
West Indian8450.0%
Yakama50.0%
Yaqui2790.0%
Yugoslavian1,7600.1%
Yuman1150.0%
Yup'ik720.0%
Zimbabwean930.0%
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Immigrants in Clark County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Clark County came from Latin America (263,579 | 11.6%), Central America (214,117 | 9.5%), Mexico (173,613 | 7.7%), Asia (164,966 | 7.3%), and South Eastern Asia (100,929 | 4.4%), together accounting for 40.5% of all Clark County residents.
Immigrants in Clark County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan4870.0%
Africa19,1520.9%
Albania3040.0%
Argentina2,6180.1%
Armenia2,1540.1%
Asia164,9667.3%
Australia1,1250.1%
Austria3730.0%
Azores430.0%
Bahamas1430.0%
Bangladesh1590.0%
Barbados300.0%
Belarus1590.0%
Belgium2970.0%
Belize8170.0%
Bolivia6300.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1,4550.1%
Brazil3,1240.1%
Bulgaria1,4700.1%
Cambodia8710.0%
Cameroon1440.0%
Canada8,5350.4%
Caribbean28,9011.3%
Central America214,1179.5%
Chile9680.0%
China25,1161.1%
Colombia4,0470.2%
Congo160.0%
Costa Rica9760.0%
Croatia5050.0%
Cuba23,9021.1%
Czechoslovakia5320.0%
Denmark4130.0%
Dominica340.0%
Dominican Republic1,3000.1%
Eastern Africa12,9370.6%
Eastern Asia39,0891.7%
Eastern Europe16,1670.7%
Ecuador1,1990.1%
Egypt1,0600.1%
El Salvador19,1220.8%
England2,9860.1%
Eritrea9370.0%
Ethiopia10,2870.4%
Europe34,9721.5%
Fiji4510.0%
France1,6130.1%
Germany4,5210.2%
Ghana2110.0%
Greece6020.0%
Grenada180.0%
Guatemala10,8910.5%
Guyana1800.0%
Haiti6800.0%
Honduras4,1420.2%
Hong Kong2,4540.1%
Hungary1,3140.1%
India6,8720.3%
Indonesia1,0550.1%
Iran4,3580.2%
Iraq1,3520.1%
Ireland4070.0%
Israel2,2390.1%
Italy1,6680.1%
Jamaica1,6380.1%
Japan4,0990.2%
Jordan4090.0%
Kazakhstan1980.0%
Kenya6970.0%
Korea9,7730.4%
Kuwait120.0%
Laos1,4510.1%
Latin America263,57911.6%
Latvia2860.0%
Lebanon1,2340.1%
Liberia1980.0%
Lithuania2760.0%
Malaysia6460.0%
Mexico173,6137.7%
Micronesia1830.0%
Middle Africa3530.0%
Moldova2100.0%
Morocco8910.0%
Nepal4610.0%
Netherlands6890.0%
Nicaragua3,3950.2%
Nigeria1,2940.1%
North Macedonia1970.0%
Northern Africa2,4830.1%
Northern Europe7,7050.3%
Norway1520.0%
Oceania3,2700.1%
Pakistan1,1750.1%
Panama1,1170.1%
Peru5,1070.2%
Philippines80,7453.6%
Poland1,8070.1%
Portugal4300.0%
Romania2,1070.1%
Russia2,5840.1%
Saudi Arabia3720.0%
Scotland6050.0%
Senegal1500.0%
Serbia6330.0%
Sierra Leone880.0%
Singapore4460.0%
Somalia1860.0%
South Africa6520.0%
South America20,5610.9%
South Central Asia14,9650.7%
South Eastern Asia100,9294.4%
Southern Europe3,1590.1%
Spain4190.0%
Sri Lanka5120.0%
Sudan2380.0%
Sweden3790.0%
Switzerland2870.0%
Syria7480.0%
Taiwan4,6710.2%
Thailand5,3870.2%
Trinidad and Tobago6810.0%
Turkey7120.0%
Uganda3420.0%
Ukraine1,5530.1%
Uruguay2560.0%
Uzbekistan2330.0%
Venezuela2,1650.1%
Vietnam10,1140.4%
West Indies2100.0%
Western Africa2,3100.1%
Western Asia9,7320.4%
Western Europe7,8100.3%
Yemen590.0%
Zaire1310.0%
Zimbabwe2870.0%
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Sex and Age in Clark County

Sex and Age in Clark County

The most populous age groups in Clark County are 30 to 34 Years (85,775 | 7.5%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (83,072 | 7.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Clark County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years68,041 (6.0%)65,129 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Years71,733 (6.3%)68,183 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Years78,242 (6.9%)75,029 (6.7%)
15 to 19 Years71,992 (6.3%)68,162 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Years70,906 (6.2%)68,134 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years82,921 (7.3%)80,969 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Years85,775 (7.5%)83,072 (7.4%)
35 to 39 Years83,729 (7.4%)80,181 (7.1%)
40 to 44 Years77,647 (6.8%)75,655 (6.7%)
45 to 49 Years75,691 (6.7%)73,956 (6.6%)
50 to 54 Years75,372 (6.6%)71,563 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years70,590 (6.2%)71,102 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years64,608 (5.7%)63,790 (5.7%)
65 to 69 Years54,720 (4.8%)59,507 (5.3%)
70 to 74 Years45,190 (4.0%)50,808 (4.5%)
75 to 79 Years30,860 (2.7%)35,255 (3.1%)
80 to 84 Years17,269 (1.5%)19,343 (1.7%)
85 Years and over12,295 (1.1%)18,507 (1.6%)
Total1,137,581 (100.0%)1,128,345 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Clark County

Median Family Size in Clark County

The median family size in Clark County is 3.35 persons per family, with single female/mother families (116,737 | 21.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.39 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (57,188 | 10.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.15 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Clark County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple358,509 (67.3%)3.36
Single Male/Father57,188 (10.7%)3.15
Single Female/Mother116,737 (21.9%)3.39
Total Families532,434 (100.0%)3.35

Median Household Size in Clark County

The median household size in Clark County is 2.70 persons per household, with single female/mother households (116,737 | 14.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.67 persons per household. non-family households (299,933 | 36.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.31 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Clark County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple358,509 (43.1%)3.40
Single Male/Father57,188 (6.9%)3.56
Single Female/Mother116,737 (14.0%)3.67
Non-family299,933 (36.0%)1.31
Total Households832,367 (100.0%)2.70

Household Size by Marriage Status in Clark County

Out of a total of 832,367 households in Clark County, 532,434 (64.0%) are family households, while 299,933 (36.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 215,246, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 233,353.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Clark County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-233,353 (28.0%)
2-Person Households215,246 (25.9%)56,595 (6.8%)
3-Person Households123,373 (14.8%)6,947 (0.8%)
4-Person Households99,777 (12.0%)2,132 (0.3%)
5-Person Households54,694 (6.6%)527 (0.1%)
6-Person Households23,878 (2.9%)240 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households15,466 (1.9%)139 (0.0%)
Total532,434 (64.0%)299,933 (36.0%)

Female Fertility in Clark County

Fertility by Age in Clark County

Average fertility rate in Clark County is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 80.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Clark County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years742 (2.8%)11.0
20 to 34 years18,476 (68.5%)80.0
35 to 50 years7,764 (28.8%)32.0
Total26,982 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Clark County

61.4% of women with births (26,982) in Clark County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 86.1% 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 31.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Clark County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years103 (13.9%)639 (86.1%)
20 to 34 years11,123 (60.2%)7,353 (39.8%)
35 to 50 years5,357 (69.0%)2,407 (31.0%)
Total16,567 (61.4%)10,415 (38.6%)

Fertility by Education in Clark County

Average fertility rate in Clark County is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 60.0 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 31.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Clark County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School4,119 (15.3%)40.0
High School Diploma7,513 (27.8%)52.0
College or Associate's Degree8,485 (31.5%)50.0
Bachelor's Degree4,547 (16.9%)51.0
Graduate Degree2,318 (8.6%)60.0
Total26,982 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Clark County

38.6% of women with births in Clark County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 89.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 56.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Clark County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School2,360 (57.3%)1,759 (42.7%)
High School Diploma3,291 (43.8%)4,222 (56.2%)
College or Associate's Degree5,150 (60.7%)3,335 (39.3%)
Bachelor's Degree3,706 (81.5%)841 (18.5%)
Graduate Degree2,070 (89.3%)248 (10.7%)
Total16,567 (61.4%)10,415 (38.6%)

Income in Clark County

Income Overview in Clark County

Per Capita Income in Clark County is $36,615, while median incomes of families and households are $82,358 and $69,911 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,265,926$36,615
Median Family Income532,434$82,358
Mean Family Income532,434$109,040
Median Household Income832,367$69,911
Mean Household Income832,367$95,925
Income Deficit532,434$11,534
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,265,92618.07%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,265,92681.93¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,265,9260.47

Earnings by Sex in Clark County

Average Earnings in Clark County are $39,294, $42,885 for men and $35,134 for women, a difference of 18.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Clark County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male631,925 (53.6%)$42,885
Female546,724 (46.4%)$35,134
Total1,178,649 (100.0%)$39,294

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Clark County

The most common earnings brackets in Clark County are $100,000+ for men (93,922 | 14.9%) and $100,000+ for women (44,475 | 8.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Clark County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less22,347 (3.5%)27,305 (5.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99916,252 (2.6%)19,581 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49917,583 (2.8%)21,043 (3.8%)
$7,500 to $9,99912,927 (2.1%)16,099 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49918,615 (2.9%)19,253 (3.5%)
$12,500 to $14,99914,101 (2.2%)18,548 (3.4%)
$15,000 to $17,49915,259 (2.4%)18,858 (3.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99913,610 (2.1%)15,083 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49915,537 (2.5%)17,449 (3.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99921,093 (3.3%)20,606 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $29,99942,106 (6.7%)38,553 (7.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99945,396 (7.2%)39,960 (7.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99936,708 (5.8%)34,378 (6.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99937,511 (5.9%)33,268 (6.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99937,016 (5.9%)32,448 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $54,99928,246 (4.5%)24,511 (4.5%)
$55,000 to $64,99946,859 (7.4%)38,173 (7.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99937,828 (6.0%)26,772 (4.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99959,009 (9.3%)40,361 (7.4%)
$100,000+93,922 (14.9%)44,475 (8.1%)
Total631,925 (100.0%)546,724 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Clark County

Average earnings in Clark County are $47,073 for men and $39,449 for women, a difference of 16.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $88,227, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $36,219. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $68,376, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $28,469.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Clark County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$36,219$28,469
High School Diploma$40,932$32,759
College or Associate's Degree$48,208$37,667
Bachelor's Degree$64,480$50,693
Graduate Degree$88,227$68,376
Total$47,073$39,449

Family Income in Clark County

Family Income Brackets in Clark County

According to the Clark County family income data, there are 103,825 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 9,584 families (1.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Clark County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00019,7003.7%
$10,000 to $14,9999,5841.8%
$15,000 to $24,99925,5574.8%
$25,000 to $34,99935,1416.6%
$35,000 to $49,99957,50310.8%
$50,000 to $74,99993,70817.6%
$75,000 to $99,99980,93015.2%
$100,000 to $149,999103,82519.5%
$150,000 to $199,99951,1149.6%
$200,000+55,90610.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Clark County

7+ person families (12,955 | 2.4%) account for the highest median family income in Clark County with $104,278 per family, while 2-person families (238,620 | 44.8%) have the highest median income of $36,681 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Clark County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families238,620 (44.8%)$73,362
3-Person Families117,145 (22.0%)$82,188
4-Person Families92,959 (17.5%)$92,679
5-Person Families49,880 (9.4%)$93,832
6-Person Families20,875 (3.9%)$98,560
7+ Person Families12,955 (2.4%)$104,278
Total532,434 (100.0%)$82,358

Family Income by Number of Earners in Clark County

The median family income in Clark County is $82,358, with families comprising 3+ earners (67,879) having the highest median family income of $129,527, while families with no earners (78,640) have the lowest median family income of $46,734, accounting for 12.8% and 14.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Clark County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners78,640 (14.8%)$46,734
1 Earner182,539 (34.3%)$58,822
2 Earners203,376 (38.2%)$102,072
3+ Earners67,879 (12.8%)$129,527
Total532,434 (100.0%)$82,358

Household Income in Clark County

Household Income Brackets in Clark County

With 146,497 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Clark County, accounting for 17.6% of all households. In contrast, only 25,803 households (3.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Clark County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00049,1105.9%
$10,000 to $14,99925,8033.1%
$15,000 to $24,99958,2667.0%
$25,000 to $34,99965,7577.9%
$35,000 to $49,99998,21911.8%
$50,000 to $74,999146,49717.6%
$75,000 to $99,999113,20213.6%
$100,000 to $149,999139,00516.7%
$150,000 to $199,99966,5898.0%
$200,000+69,9198.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Clark County

The median household income in Clark County is $69,911, with the highest median household income of $81,332 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 306,565 households (36.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $45,108, with 26,189 households (3.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Clark County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years26,189 (3.2%)$45,108
25 to 44 Years298,033 (35.8%)$72,454
45 to 64 Years306,565 (36.8%)$81,332
65+ Years201,580 (24.2%)$55,080
Total832,367 (100.0%)$69,911

Poverty in Clark County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Clark County

With 12.0% poverty level for males and 14.7% for females among the residents of Clark County, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 13,125 males (19.6%) and 2,932 females (21.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Clark County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13,125 (19.6%)12,904 (20.1%)
5 Years2,450 (17.3%)2,932 (21.9%)
6 to 11 Years16,410 (18.8%)15,708 (18.9%)
12 to 14 Years8,072 (17.4%)7,202 (16.3%)
15 Years2,341 (16.6%)2,705 (17.6%)
16 and 17 Years4,403 (14.3%)4,671 (16.8%)
18 to 24 Years12,358 (12.9%)14,207 (15.5%)
25 to 34 Years17,632 (10.7%)26,957 (16.5%)
35 to 44 Years15,140 (9.5%)23,086 (14.9%)
45 to 54 Years12,773 (8.5%)17,352 (11.9%)
55 to 64 Years15,375 (11.5%)16,661 (12.4%)
65 to 74 Years9,561 (9.6%)11,650 (10.6%)
75 Years and over5,356 (9.0%)8,428 (11.6%)
Total134,996 (12.0%)164,463 (14.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Clark County

According to the poverty statistics in Clark County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.5% of males and 89.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Clark County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years53,692 (80.4%)51,158 (79.9%)
5 Years11,721 (82.7%)10,465 (78.1%)
6 to 11 Years71,015 (81.2%)67,351 (81.1%)
12 to 14 Years38,250 (82.6%)36,936 (83.7%)
15 Years11,785 (83.4%)12,686 (82.4%)
16 and 17 Years26,300 (85.7%)23,164 (83.2%)
18 to 24 Years83,400 (87.1%)77,624 (84.5%)
25 to 34 Years147,784 (89.3%)136,327 (83.5%)
35 to 44 Years143,727 (90.5%)132,087 (85.1%)
45 to 54 Years136,838 (91.5%)127,836 (88.0%)
55 to 64 Years118,614 (88.5%)117,744 (87.6%)
65 to 74 Years89,707 (90.4%)98,068 (89.4%)
75 Years and over54,394 (91.0%)64,053 (88.4%)
Total987,227 (88.0%)955,499 (85.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Clark County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Clark County show that 5.6% or 19,951 of the total 358,509 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 24.2%, comprising of 668 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.9%, which includes 8,103 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Clark County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children199,772 (96.1%)8,103 (3.9%)
1 or 2 Children108,000 (94.1%)6,836 (5.9%)
3 or 4 Children28,690 (86.9%)4,344 (13.2%)
5 or more Children2,096 (75.8%)668 (24.2%)
Total338,558 (94.4%)19,951 (5.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Clark County

According to the poverty data in Clark County, 11.3% or 6,480 single-father households and 22.5% or 26,213 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 215 households (40.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,068 households (60.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Clark County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children1,736 (6.5%)4,093 (9.2%)
1 or 2 Children3,518 (14.2%)15,383 (26.5%)
3 or 4 Children1,011 (19.6%)5,669 (46.1%)
5 or more Children215 (40.9%)1,068 (60.1%)
Total6,480 (11.3%)26,213 (22.5%)

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

The poverty data for Clark County shows that 19,951 of the married-couple family households (5.6%) and 32,693 of the single-parent households (18.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 668 households (24.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,283 household (55.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Clark County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children8,103 (3.9%)5,829 (8.2%)
1 or 2 Children6,836 (5.9%)18,901 (22.8%)
3 or 4 Children4,344 (13.2%)6,680 (38.3%)
5 or more Children668 (24.2%)1,283 (55.7%)
Total19,951 (5.6%)32,693 (18.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Clark County

Employment by Class of Employer in Clark County

Among the 1,040,510 employed individuals in Clark County, private company employees (781,577 | 75.1%), local government employees (66,752 | 6.4%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (55,665 | 5.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Clark County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees781,57775.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)38,7123.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)55,6655.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations36,2673.5%
Local Government Employees66,7526.4%
State Government Employees26,3752.5%
Federal Government Employees32,9243.2%
Unpaid Family Workers2,2380.2%
Total1,040,510100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Clark County

According to the labor force statistics for Clark County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,809,986), 63.8% or 1,154,771 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.7% or 88,917 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 83.1% or 140,312 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.7% or 7,775 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Clark County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years41,575 (37.6%)7,775 (18.7%)
20 to 24 Years108,173 (77.8%)12,115 (11.2%)
25 to 29 Years133,079 (81.2%)10,247 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Years140,312 (83.1%)10,243 (7.3%)
35 to 44 Years259,797 (81.9%)16,887 (6.5%)
45 to 54 Years239,045 (80.6%)14,821 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years99,326 (70.1%)6,655 (6.7%)
60 to 64 Years72,288 (56.3%)4,337 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years51,926 (24.7%)4,414 (8.5%)
75 Years and over9,614 (7.2%)1,067 (11.1%)
Total1,154,771 (63.8%)88,917 (7.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Clark County

According to labor force statistics for Clark County, 77.6% of individuals (944,098) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,216,621) are in the labor force, with 6.7% or 63,255 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 84.2% or 267,634 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.2% or 20,837 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Clark County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School113,075 (67.8%)12,008 (7.2%)
High School Diploma254,104 (74.6%)27,931 (8.2%)
College / Associate Degree308,789 (78.9%)28,961 (7.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher267,634 (84.2%)13,668 (4.3%)
Total944,098 (77.6%)81,514 (6.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Clark County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Clark County are Management (97,717 | 9.2%), Community & Social Service (95,447 | 9.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (52,068 | 4.9%), Education Instruction & Library (49,008 | 4.6%), and Business & Financial (48,146 | 4.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Clark County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Clark County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.4%), Computers & Mathematics (74.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (74.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (70.9%), Education Instruction & Library (70.1%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (69.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Clark County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management55,516 (56.8%)42,201 (43.2%)
Business & Financial21,392 (44.4%)26,754 (55.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science31,612 (74.4%)10,902 (25.6%)
Computers & Mathematics18,989 (74.5%)6,491 (25.5%)
Architecture & Engineering10,249 (85.4%)1,751 (14.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2,374 (47.2%)2,660 (52.8%)
Community & Social Service 37,358 (39.1%)58,089 (60.9%)
Education, Arts & Media3,738 (32.7%)7,698 (67.3%)
Legal Services & Support4,886 (44.9%)5,987 (55.1%)
Education Instruction & Library14,676 (29.9%)34,332 (70.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment14,058 (58.3%)10,072 (41.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating15,973 (30.7%)36,095 (69.3%)
Health Technologists10,063 (29.1%)24,567 (70.9%)
Total (Category)161,851 (48.2%)174,041 (51.8%)
Total (Overall)567,370 (53.7%)489,895 (46.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Clark County are Food Preparation & Serving (102,199 | 9.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (59,883 | 5.7%), Personal Care & Service (50,769 | 4.8%), Security & Protection (33,405 | 3.2%), and Healthcare Support (25,472 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Clark County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Clark County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (81.7%), Security & Protection (79.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (78.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (81.6%), Personal Care & Service (58.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (52.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Clark County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support4,697 (18.4%)20,775 (81.6%)
Security & Protection26,474 (79.2%)6,931 (20.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention18,937 (78.3%)5,242 (21.7%)
Law Enforcement7,537 (81.7%)1,689 (18.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving56,920 (55.7%)45,279 (44.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance28,714 (47.9%)31,169 (52.0%)
Personal Care & Service21,181 (41.7%)29,588 (58.3%)
Total (Category)137,986 (50.8%)133,742 (49.2%)
Total (Overall)567,370 (53.7%)489,895 (46.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Clark County are Office & Administration (125,263 | 11.8%), and Sales & Related (113,712 | 10.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Clark County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Clark County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related53,014 (46.6%)60,698 (53.4%)
Office & Administration37,122 (29.6%)88,141 (70.4%)
Total (Category)90,136 (37.7%)148,839 (62.3%)
Total (Overall)567,370 (53.7%)489,895 (46.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Clark County are Construction & Extraction (54,625 | 5.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (31,587 | 3.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1,209 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Clark County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Clark County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry857 (70.9%)352 (29.1%)
Construction & Extraction53,015 (97.1%)1,610 (2.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair30,005 (95.0%)1,582 (5.0%)
Total (Category)83,877 (96.0%)3,544 (4.1%)
Total (Overall)567,370 (53.7%)489,895 (46.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Clark County are Transportation (50,616 | 4.8%), Material Moving (40,814 | 3.9%), and Production (31,819 | 3.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Clark County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Clark County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production22,045 (69.3%)9,774 (30.7%)
Transportation41,858 (82.7%)8,758 (17.3%)
Material Moving29,617 (72.6%)11,197 (27.4%)
Total (Category)93,520 (75.9%)29,729 (24.1%)
Total (Overall)567,370 (53.7%)489,895 (46.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Clark County

Employment Industries in Clark County

The major employment industries in Clark County include Accommodation & Food Services (161,190 | 15.2%), Retail Trade (122,755 | 11.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (102,211 | 9.7%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (90,655 | 8.6%), and Construction (76,954 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries in Clark County

Employment Industries by Sex in Clark County

The Clark County industries that see more men than women are Construction (89.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (81.9%), and Utilities (74.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (74.6%), Educational Services (67.0%), and Finance & Insurance (60.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Clark County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,363 (68.4%)631 (31.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction1,470 (81.9%)324 (18.1%)
Construction68,477 (89.0%)8,477 (11.0%)
Manufacturing27,649 (68.0%)13,024 (32.0%)
Wholesale Trade12,689 (69.9%)5,468 (30.1%)
Retail Trade61,920 (50.4%)60,835 (49.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing49,364 (73.8%)17,515 (26.2%)
Utilities4,669 (74.5%)1,599 (25.5%)
Information11,222 (65.4%)5,944 (34.6%)
Finance & Insurance14,878 (40.0%)22,316 (60.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing12,857 (47.8%)14,029 (52.2%)
Professional & Scientific36,861 (55.8%)29,234 (44.2%)
Enterprise Management626 (43.4%)816 (56.6%)
Administrative & Support37,304 (59.2%)25,671 (40.8%)
Educational Services23,011 (33.0%)46,661 (67.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance26,004 (25.4%)76,207 (74.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation50,721 (55.9%)39,934 (44.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services81,220 (50.4%)79,970 (49.6%)
Public Administration21,444 (57.2%)16,022 (42.8%)
Total567,370 (53.7%)489,895 (46.3%)

Education in Clark County

School Enrollment in Clark County

The most common levels of schooling among the 517,893 students in Clark County are middle school (120,692 | 23.3%), high school (119,515 | 23.1%), and elementary school (108,613 | 21.0%).
School Enrollment in Clark County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool21,9794.2%
Kindergarten27,2415.3%
Elementary School108,61321.0%
Middle School120,69223.3%
High School119,51523.1%
College / Undergraduate95,66918.5%
Graduate / Professional24,1844.7%
Total517,893100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Clark County

Out of a total of 517,893 students who are enrolled in schools in Clark County, 67,844 (13.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 450,049 (86.9%) 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 6,735 (38.0% 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 78,418 (92.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Clark County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds10,976 (62.0%)6,735 (38.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old115,255 (88.9%)14,440 (11.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds135,693 (91.5%)12,622 (8.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds78,418 (92.8%)6,122 (7.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds27,526 (91.4%)2,573 (8.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds33,900 (86.1%)5,494 (14.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds26,716 (76.2%)8,347 (23.8%)
35 Years and over21,653 (65.5%)11,423 (34.5%)
Total450,049 (86.9%)67,844 (13.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Clark County

Business (107,448 | 24.5%), education (47,743 | 10.9%), science & technology (45,081 | 10.3%), social sciences (33,064 | 7.5%), and arts & humanities (31,914 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 438,893 individuals in Clark County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Clark County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics19,0174.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural20,5224.7%
Physical & Health Sciences12,5892.9%
Psychology22,6665.2%
Social Sciences33,0647.5%
Engineering27,7416.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies3,0190.7%
Science & Technology45,08110.3%
Business107,44824.5%
Education47,74310.9%
Literature & Languages14,7163.4%
Liberal Arts & History15,6113.6%
Visual & Performing Arts17,4084.0%
Communications20,3544.6%
Arts & Humanities31,9147.3%
Total438,893100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Clark County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Clark County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Clark County are males with 2 vehicles (230,372, accounting for 41.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (188,429, making up 48.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Clark County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle18,881 (3.4%)17,712 (3.7%)
1 Vehicle120,050 (21.3%)115,440 (24.2%)
2 Vehicles230,372 (41.0%)188,429 (39.6%)
3 Vehicles120,069 (21.3%)96,459 (20.3%)
4 Vehicles52,990 (9.4%)42,165 (8.8%)
5 or more Vehicles20,022 (3.6%)16,240 (3.4%)
Total562,384 (100.0%)476,445 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Clark County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Clark County are 20 to 24 minutes (184,991 commuters, 19.6%), 30 to 34 minutes (177,433 commuters, 18.8%), and 15 to 19 minutes (149,809 commuters, 15.9%).
Commute Time in Clark County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes14,0471.5%
5 to 9 Minutes60,0326.4%
10 to 14 Minutes109,69711.6%
15 to 19 Minutes149,80915.9%
20 to 24 Minutes184,99119.6%
25 to 29 Minutes91,0539.6%
30 to 34 Minutes177,43318.8%
35 to 39 Minutes30,4993.2%
40 to 44 Minutes35,7713.8%
45 to 59 Minutes49,9115.3%
60 to 89 Minutes23,5722.5%
90 or more Minutes18,4261.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Clark County

The most common commute times in Clark County are 30 to 34 minutes (102,532 commuters, 19.8%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (84,692 commuters, 19.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Clark County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes7,627 (1.5%)6,420 (1.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes29,160 (5.6%)30,872 (7.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes57,359 (11.1%)52,338 (12.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes79,752 (15.4%)70,057 (16.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes100,299 (19.4%)84,692 (19.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes49,004 (9.5%)42,049 (9.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes102,532 (19.8%)74,901 (17.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes16,854 (3.3%)13,645 (3.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes21,175 (4.1%)14,596 (3.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes28,227 (5.5%)21,684 (5.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes14,078 (2.7%)9,494 (2.2%)
90 or more Minutes11,191 (2.2%)7,235 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Clark County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Clark County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (54,317, 10.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (53,638, 12.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Clark County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM47,453 (9.2%)21,512 (5.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM31,899 (6.2%)11,156 (2.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM31,365 (6.1%)15,107 (3.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM51,097 (9.9%)35,163 (8.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM36,956 (7.1%)33,717 (7.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM54,317 (10.5%)53,638 (12.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM34,277 (6.6%)41,922 (9.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM44,918 (8.7%)47,948 (11.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM16,877 (3.3%)24,134 (5.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM36,660 (7.1%)36,707 (8.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM16,143 (3.1%)16,878 (3.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM11,001 (2.1%)9,154 (2.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM50,696 (9.8%)37,907 (8.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM53,599 (10.4%)43,040 (10.1%)
Total517,258 (100.0%)427,983 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Clark County

Occupancy by Ownership in Clark County

Of the total 832,367 dwellings in Clark County, owner-occupied units account for 467,708 (56.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 364,659 (43.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Clark County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units467,70856.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units364,65943.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units832,367100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Clark County

Occupancy by Household Size in Clark County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household233,35328.0%
2-Person Household271,84132.7%
3-Person Household130,32015.7%
4+ Person Household196,85323.6%
Total Housing Units832,367100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Clark County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Clark County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household106,730 (45.7%)126,623 (54.3%)
2-Person Household168,375 (61.9%)103,466 (38.1%)
3-Person Household74,862 (57.4%)55,458 (42.6%)
4+ Person Household117,741 (59.8%)79,112 (40.2%)
Total Housing Units467,708 (56.2%)364,659 (43.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Clark County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Clark County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School40,777 (44.1%)51,788 (55.9%)
High School Diploma100,809 (50.0%)100,920 (50.0%)
College/Associate Degree161,705 (55.4%)130,180 (44.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher164,417 (66.8%)81,771 (33.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Clark County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Clark County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years162,44019.5%
35 to 44 Years161,78219.4%
45 to 54 Years158,19119.0%
55 to 64 Years148,37417.8%
65 to 74 Years124,49215.0%
75 to 84 Years59,5547.1%
85 Years and Over17,5342.1%
Total832,367100.0%

Housing Finances in Clark County

Median Income by Occupancy in Clark County

Median Income by Occupancy in Clark County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied467,708 (56.2%)$90,606
Renter-Occupied364,659 (43.8%)$50,222
Average832,367 (100.0%)$69,911

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Clark County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Clark County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00011,115 (2.4%)23,286 (6.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9994,763 (1.0%)9,653 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $14,9997,757 (1.7%)18,322 (5.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9999,576 (2.1%)16,020 (4.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99912,802 (2.7%)19,649 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99926,166 (5.6%)39,379 (10.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99943,233 (9.2%)55,314 (15.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99975,063 (16.1%)71,227 (19.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99967,520 (14.4%)45,327 (12.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99997,679 (20.9%)41,288 (11.3%)
$150,000 or more112,034 (23.9%)25,194 (6.9%)
Total467,708 (100.0%)364,659 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Clark County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Clark County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30021,352 (4.6%)2,486 (0.7%)
$300 to $49956,318 (12.0%)4,548 (1.3%)
$500 to $79954,434 (11.6%)20,322 (5.6%)
$800 to $99927,737 (5.9%)37,581 (10.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49990,585 (19.4%)138,954 (38.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99991,312 (19.5%)103,783 (28.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49961,994 (13.3%)33,525 (9.2%)
$2,500 to $2,99931,338 (6.7%)8,739 (2.4%)
$3,000 or more32,638 (7.0%)5,252 (1.4%)
Total467,708 (100.0%)364,659 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Clark County

Housing Structures in Clark County

Housing Structures in Clark County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached519,13162.4%
Single Unit, Attached44,2975.3%
2 Unit Apartments9,5931.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments57,1786.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments61,2647.4%
10 or more Apartments117,07314.1%
Mobile Home / Other23,8312.9%
Total832,367100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Clark County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Clark County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached399,832 (77.0%)119,299 (23.0%)
Single Unit, Attached27,912 (63.0%)16,385 (37.0%)
2 Unit Apartments963 (10.0%)8,630 (90.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments8,615 (15.1%)48,563 (84.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments7,707 (12.6%)53,557 (87.4%)
10 or more Apartments7,623 (6.5%)109,450 (93.5%)
Mobile Home / Other15,056 (63.2%)8,775 (36.8%)
Total467,708 (56.2%)364,659 (43.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Clark County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Clark County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room2,040 (0.4%)18,814 (5.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms16,956 (3.6%)93,945 (25.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms155,598 (33.3%)162,248 (44.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms177,263 (37.9%)65,348 (17.9%)
8 or more Rooms115,851 (24.8%)24,304 (6.7%)
Total467,708 (100.0%)364,659 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Clark County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Clark County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas329,866 (70.5%)159,594 (43.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas6,162 (1.3%)5,459 (1.5%)
Electricity122,477 (26.2%)194,314 (53.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene486 (0.1%)313 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke61 (0.0%)83 (0.0%)
All other Fuels6,755 (1.4%)1,205 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used1,901 (0.4%)3,691 (1.0%)
Total467,708 (100.0%)364,659 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Clark County

Household Vehicle Usage in Clark County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle11,919 (2.5%)52,167 (14.3%)
1 Vehicle136,122 (29.1%)167,818 (46.0%)
2 Vehicles195,220 (41.7%)108,305 (29.7%)
3 or more Vehicles124,447 (26.6%)36,369 (10.0%)
Total467,708 (100.0%)364,659 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Clark County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Clark County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units146,024321,684
Median Property Value$345,200$376,900
Median Household Income$70,057$85,883
Monthly Housing Costs$493$31,784
Real Estate Taxes$1,789$10,998

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Clark County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Clark County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00010,178 (7.0%)6,153 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $99,9994,165 (2.9%)1,915 (0.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99944,165 (30.2%)81,800 (25.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99955,221 (37.8%)157,514 (49.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99919,500 (13.4%)52,113 (16.2%)
$750,000 to $999,9996,775 (4.6%)12,523 (3.9%)
$1,000,000 or more6,020 (4.1%)9,666 (3.0%)
Total146,024 (100.0%)321,684 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Clark County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Clark County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0008,306 (5.7%)2,336 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $24,99915,152 (10.4%)7,572 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99911,493 (7.9%)14,983 (4.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99916,067 (11.0%)14,673 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99926,533 (18.2%)27,166 (8.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99918,810 (12.9%)48,530 (15.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99923,512 (16.1%)48,710 (15.1%)
$150,000 or more26,151 (17.9%)74,167 (23.1%)
Total146,024 (100.0%)321,684 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Clark County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Clark County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x27,310 (18.7%)99,584 (31.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x19,861 (13.6%)45,671 (14.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x18,172 (12.4%)69,383 (21.6%)
4.0x or more77,920 (53.4%)60,852 (18.9%)
Total146,024 (100.0%)321,684 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Clark County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Clark County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80027,030 (18.5%)2,558 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,49930,275 (20.7%)35,969 (11.2%)
$800 to $1,49979,740 (54.6%)74,574 (23.2%)
Total146,024 (100.0%)321,684 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Clark County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Clark County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Clark County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years150,809 (93.6%)10,319 (6.4%)
6 to 18 Years346,885 (91.2%)33,280 (8.7%)
19 to 25 Years155,009 (80.9%)36,556 (19.1%)
26 to 34 Years238,547 (81.4%)54,560 (18.6%)
35 to 44 Years256,648 (82.4%)54,673 (17.6%)
45 to 54 Years248,637 (84.5%)45,624 (15.5%)
55 to 64 Years239,870 (89.4%)28,505 (10.6%)
65 to 74 Years205,140 (98.2%)3,846 (1.8%)
75 Years and older130,833 (98.9%)1,398 (1.1%)
Total1,972,378 (88.0%)268,761 (12.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Clark County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Clark County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born150,809 (93.6%)10,319 (6.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen346,885 (91.2%)33,280 (8.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen155,009 (80.9%)36,556 (19.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Clark County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Clark County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000204,252 (83.8%)39,551 (16.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999311,321 (83.7%)60,651 (16.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999328,611 (85.6%)55,469 (14.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999293,107 (87.7%)41,199 (12.3%)
$100,000 and over830,698 (92.1%)71,330 (7.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Clark County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Clark County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 668,182 (42.3%)90,319 (56.0%)
6 to 18 Years137,264 (36.1%)229,477 (60.4%)
19 to 25 Years35,502 (18.5%)124,234 (64.8%)
25 to 34 Years59,889 (20.4%)188,804 (64.4%)
35 to 44 Years53,846 (17.3%)215,412 (69.2%)
45 to 54 Years49,753 (16.9%)211,617 (71.9%)
55 to 64 Years65,069 (24.2%)190,329 (70.9%)
65 to 74 Years194,940 (93.3%)95,762 (45.8%)
75 Years and over128,395 (97.1%)61,538 (46.5%)
Total792,840 (35.4%)1,407,492 (62.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Clark County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Clark County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years719 (1.1%)453 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years12,579 (6.5%)8,209 (4.4%)
18 to 34 Years18,352 (7.1%)16,344 (6.4%)
35 to 64 Years52,785 (12.0%)53,912 (12.4%)
65 to 74 Years27,000 (27.2%)26,789 (24.4%)
75 Years and over28,373 (47.5%)34,232 (47.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Clark County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Clark County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years509 (0.7%)368 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years782 (0.4%)980 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years3,026 (1.2%)1,839 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years13,457 (3.1%)8,801 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years11,820 (11.9%)6,162 (5.6%)
75 Years and over16,191 (27.1%)12,900 (17.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Clark County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years619 (0.9%)299 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years1,639 (0.8%)1,988 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years3,803 (1.5%)4,164 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years10,339 (2.4%)10,744 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years4,844 (4.9%)5,133 (4.7%)
75 Years and over5,456 (9.1%)7,696 (10.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Clark County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10,007 (5.1%)5,594 (3.0%)
18 to 34 Years11,219 (4.4%)8,627 (3.4%)
35 to 64 Years18,889 (4.3%)18,334 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years5,874 (5.9%)5,693 (5.2%)
75 Years and over7,004 (11.7%)10,092 (13.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Clark County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,067 (0.5%)1,271 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years3,366 (1.3%)3,286 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years26,161 (5.9%)31,348 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years15,291 (15.4%)19,390 (17.7%)
75 Years and over17,461 (29.2%)24,835 (34.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Clark County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,503 (1.3%)1,594 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years1,812 (0.7%)1,585 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years8,521 (1.9%)10,512 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years5,307 (5.3%)4,825 (4.4%)
75 Years and over6,748 (11.3%)10,488 (14.5%)

Technology Access in Clark County

Computing Device Access in Clark County

Computing Device Access in Clark County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop672,49580.8%
Smartphone754,45090.6%
Tablet529,12363.6%
No Computing Device37,5454.5%
Total832,367100.0%

Internet Access in Clark County

Internet Access in Clark County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet9490.1%
Broadband Home632,16075.9%
Cellular Data Only87,37010.5%
Satellite Internet56,8096.8%
No Internet91,73211.0%
Total832,367100.0%

Clark County Summary

Clark County, Nevada is located in the southern part of the state and is the most populous county in Nevada. It is home to the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which is the largest metropolitan area in the state. The county was established in 1909 and named after William Andrews Clark, a railroad magnate and United States Senator.

Geography

Clark County covers an area of 8,061 square miles and is the third largest county in the United States. It is bordered by Nye County to the north, Lincoln County to the east, Mohave County, Arizona to the south, and San Bernardino County, California to the west. The county is located in the Mojave Desert and is home to the Spring Mountains, the McCullough Range, and the Sheep Range. The highest point in the county is Charleston Peak, which is 11,918 feet above sea level. The county is also home to Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States.

Economy

The economy of Clark County is largely driven by tourism and gaming. The Las Vegas Strip is the most popular tourist destination in the county and is home to many of the world’s largest hotels and casinos. The county is also home to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, which hosts NASCAR and other racing events. Other major industries in the county include manufacturing, construction, and health care.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Clark County had a population of 1,951,269. The population is racially diverse, with the largest racial group being White (63.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (25.2%), African American (7.7%), and Asian (3.2%). The median household income in the county is $51,890 and the median age is 36.7 years.

History

The area that is now Clark County was first inhabited by the Southern Paiute and Mojave tribes. The first non-native settlers arrived in the area in the late 19th century and the county was officially established in 1909. The county was named after William Andrews Clark, a railroad magnate and United States Senator.
In the early 20th century, the county was largely rural and agricultural. The construction of the Hoover Dam in the 1930s brought an influx of workers to the area and helped to spur the growth of the county. The Las Vegas Strip was developed in the 1940s and 1950s and the county’s population began to grow rapidly. The county continued to grow throughout the 20th century and is now the most populous county in Nevada.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Clark County?
Total Population of Clark County is 2,265,926.
What is the Total Male Population of Clark County?
Total Male Population of Clark County is 1,137,581.
What is the Total Female Population of Clark County?
Total Female Population of Clark County is 1,128,345.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Clark County?
There are 100.82 Males per 100 Females in Clark County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Clark County?
There are 99.19 Females per 100 Males in Clark County.
What is the Median Population Age in Clark County?
Median Population Age in Clark County is 37.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Clark County
Average Family Size in Clark County is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Clark County
Average Household Size in Clark County is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Clark County?
Per Capita income in Clark County is $36,615.
What is the Median Family Income in Clark County?
Median Family Income in Clark County is $82,358.
What is the Median Household income in Clark County?
Median Household Income in Clark County is $69,911.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Clark County?
Income or Wage Gap in Clark County is 18.1%.
Women in Clark County earn 81.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Clark County?
Family Income Deficit in Clark County is $11,534.
Families that are below poverty line in Clark County earn $11,534 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Clark County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Clark County is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Clark County?
There are 1,154,771 People in the Labor Forcein in Clark County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Clark County?
63.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Clark County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Clark County?
Unemployment Rate in Clark County is 7.7%.