Las Vegas, Nevada

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
644,835
Population
$66,356
Median Income
$365,300
Home Value
38.1
Median Age

Demographics

Las Vegas has a population of 644,835 with a median age of 38.1. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
52.0%
Hispanic
34.3%
Black
11.8%
Asian
6.9%
Demographic Value
Total Population644,835
Median Age38.1
White52.0%
Black or African American11.8%
Asian6.9%
Hispanic or Latino34.3%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Las Vegas is $66,356, which is 11.7% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $36,275. The poverty rate is 14.7%.

$66,356
Median Household Income
$36,275
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Las Vegas is 7.4%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Las Vegas, 85.6% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9.5% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
85.6%
Bachelor's+
26.3%
Graduate+
9.5%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher85.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher26.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree9.5%

Housing

The median home value in Las Vegas is $365,300, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,356. The homeownership rate is 54.8%.

$365,300
Median Home Value
$1,356/mo
Median Rent
54.8%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$365,300
Median Monthly Rent$1,356
Homeownership Rate54.8%
Vacancy Rate7.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Las Vegas, Nevada?
The population of Las Vegas, Nevada is 644,835 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Las Vegas, Nevada?
The median household income in Las Vegas, Nevada is $66,356. This is 11.7% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Las Vegas, Nevada?
The median home value in Las Vegas, Nevada is $365,300. The median monthly rent is $1,356.
What percentage of people in Las Vegas have a college degree?
In Las Vegas, Nevada, 26.3% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 85.6% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Las Vegas, Nevada an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Las Vegas, Nevada is 5.5x (median home value $365,300 vs. median income $66,356), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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