Clark County, NV

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2021 Population

2.23M

0.102% 1-year growth

US Senator

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.6

0.267% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.6%

1.85% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$64,210

5.18% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$308,800

8.31% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

1.04M

0.792% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Clark County, NV had a population of 2.23M people with a median age of 37.6 and a median household income of $64,210. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Clark County, NV grew from 2.23M to 2.23M, a 0.102% increase and its median household income grew from $61,048 to $64,210, a 5.18% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Clark County, NV are White (Non-Hispanic) (40.6%), White (Hispanic) (12.5%), Other (Hispanic) (11.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.5%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (9.78%).

None of the households in Clark County, NV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.5% of the residents in Clark County, NV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Clark County, NV are University of Nevada-Las Vegas (6,574 degrees awarded in 2021), College of Southern Nevada (4,725 degrees), and Northwest Career College (1,246 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Clark County, NV was $308,800, and the homeownership rate was 55.4%.

Most people in Clark County, NV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25 minutes. The average car ownership in Clark County, NV was 2 cars per household.

Clark County, NV borders Mohave County, AZ, Inyo County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA, Lincoln County, NV, and Nye County, NV.

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Population & Diversity

Clark County, NV is home to a population of 2.23M people, from which 89.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 22% of Clark County, NV residents were born outside of the country (491k people).

In 2021, there were 3.24 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (905k people) in Clark County, NV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 279k White (Hispanic) and 264k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.5%

2021 Citizenship

89.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 89.5% of Clark County, NV residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Clark County, NV was 89.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Clark County, NV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clark County, NV

White (Non-Hispanic)
905k ± 1.84k
White (Hispanic)
279k ± 6.12k
Other (Hispanic)
264k ± 6.18k

31.8%

Hispanic Population

709k people

31.8% of the people in Clark County, NV are hispanic (709k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Clark County, NV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Nevada.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
221,991 ± 11,140 people
Philippines
91,215 ± 7,304 people
El Salvador
24,288 ± 3,811 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nevada was Mexico, the natal country of 221,991 Nevada residents, followed by Philippines with 91,215 and El Salvador with 24,288.

Foreign-Born Population

22%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

491k people

22.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

493k people

As of 2021, 22% of Clark County, NV residents (491k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clark County, NV was 22.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Clark County, NV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
42,055 ± 1,350
Gulf War (2001-)
34,890 ± 1,843
Gulf War (1990s)
23,332 ± 1,243

Clark County, NV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Clark County, NV employs 1.04M people. The largest industries in Clark County, NV are Accommodation & Food Services (165,334 people), Retail Trade (120,230 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (99,569 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($88,583), Utilities ($85,553), and Public Administration ($66,124).

Males in Nevada have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,817. The income inequality in Nevada (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.04M

2021 Value

± 8,383

−0.792%

1 Year decline

± 1.15%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Clark County, NV declined at a rate of −0.792%, from 1.04M employees to 1.04M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clark County, NV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (122,098 people), Sales & Related Occupations (115,206 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (103,509 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clark County, NV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nevada (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.04M

2021 Value

± 8,383

−0.792%

1 Year decline

± 1.15%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Clark County, NV declined at a rate of −0.792%, from 1.04M employees to 1.04M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clark County, NV, are Accommodation & Food Services (165,334 people), Retail Trade (120,230 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (99,569 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clark County, NV, though some of these residents may live in Clark County, NV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,805

Median earning men ± $405

$34,928

Median earning women ± $392

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($77,188), Information ($62,717), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,120).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,335), Construction ($45,236), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,572).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Nevada. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nevada.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

20,927
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
12,844
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
12,262
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$16.2M
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services
$11.9M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$8.32M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Nevada to other states, or from other states to Nevada.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Nevada product (by dollars) was Electronics with $10.9B, followed by Misc. mfg. prods. ($8.73B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($4.86B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Nevada products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$72.2B

2020 Value in Nevada

$145B

Projected 2050 Value in Nevada

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Nevada trade was $72.2B. This is expected to increase 101% to $145B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Nevada trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Nevada to other states, or from other states to Nevada.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$15.3B
Texas
$3.28B
Utah
$2.59B

In 2020, the top outbound Nevada domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $15.3B, followed by Texas with $3.28B and Utah and $2.59B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Nevada shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Clark County, NV went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 53.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44.3%), followed by Other (1.13%).

Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are the senators currently representing the state of Nevada. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nevada is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (53.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44.3%)
Republican Party
Other (1.13%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Clark County, NV went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 53.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44.3%), followed by Other (1.13%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Clark County, NV for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Nevada

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Catherine Cortez Masto

Senator from Nevada

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jacky Rosen

Senator from Nevada

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are the senators currently representing Nevada.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Nevada over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Nevada

Nevada is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nevada have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Clark County, NV awarded 17,825 degrees. The student population of Clark County, NV in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 31,101 male students and 49,308 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Clark County, NV are White (5,699 and 32.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (5,340 and 30.7%), Asian (2,368 and 13.6%), and Black or African American (1,823 and 10.5%).

The largest universities in Clark County, NV by number of degrees awarded are University of Nevada-Las Vegas (6,574 and 36.9%), College of Southern Nevada (4,725 and 26.5%), and Northwest Career College (1,246 and 6.99%).

The most popular majors in Clark County, NV are Registered Nursing (1,312 and 7.36%), Medical Assistant (897 and 5.03%), and General Business Administration & Management (788 and 4.42%).

The median tuition costs in Clark County, NV are $23,099 for private four year colleges, and $5,400 and $18,765 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Clark County, NV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 37.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 80,409 (38.7% men and 61.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 80,409 students enrolled in Clark County, NV, 38.7% men and 61.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 26,932 records, of which 63.8% were women and 36.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
1,081 degree-majors awarded
General Hospitality Management
595 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
496 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Clark County, NV was Registered Nursing with 1,081 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Clark County, NV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
6,574 degrees awarded
College of Southern Nevada
4,725 degrees awarded
Northwest Career College
1,246 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Nevada-Las Vegas with 6,574 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 6,141 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Clark County, NV, which is 0.526 times less than the 11,684 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,699 degrees mean that there were 1.07 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 5,340 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($23,099) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,449) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,280) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.16% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.26% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (697k), Some college (600k), and Bachelors Degree (380k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Clark County, NV was $308,800 in 2021, which is 1.26 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $285,100 to $308,800, a 8.31% increase. The homeownership rate in Clark County, NV is 55.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Clark County, NV have an average commute time of 25 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Clark County, NV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Clark County, NV is $64,210. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Clark County, NV was Census Tract 58.42 with a value of $183,043, followed by Census Tract 32.42 and Census Tract 57.15, with respective values of $180,046 and $171,367.

In 2022, 19.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clark County, NV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.07%.

Housing

Property

$308,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$1,848

$452,624

Median Property Taxes

±$5,015

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Clark County, NV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Clark County, NV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

55.4%

Homeownership

2021

71.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 55.4% of the housing units in Clark County, NV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Clark County, NV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 58.42
Census Tract 32.42
Census Tract 57.15

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Clark County, NV was Census Tract 58.42 with a value of $183,043, followed by Census Tract 32.42 and Census Tract 57.15, with respective values of $180,046 and $171,367.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Clark County, NV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,210

Median Household Income

± $574

816k

Number of Households

± 7,256

In 2021, the median household income of the 816k households in Clark County, NV grew to $64,210 from the previous year's value of $61,048.

The following chart displays the households in Clark County, NV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Clark County, NV is from Nevada.

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Nevada

0.448

2020 Wage GINI in Nevada

In 2021, the income inequality in Nevada was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.248% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nevada was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nevada in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Nevada across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75.8%)
Carpooled (10.1%)
Worked At Home (7.4%)

In 2021, 75.8% of workers in Clark County, NV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (7.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clark County, NV have a shorter commute time (25 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.9% of the workforce in Clark County, NV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Clark County, NV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Clark County, NV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Clark County, NV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 19.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clark County, NV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.07%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clark County, NV (300k out of 2.21M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Clark County, NV is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 18% of the children was living in poverty in Clark County, NV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 757 in Clark County, NV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 4.58 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

88.1% of the population of Clark County, NV has health coverage, with 45.9% on employee plans, 17.1% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 2.26% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Clark County, NV see 1760 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.171% increase from the previous year (1757 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1593 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 445 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,760 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Clark County, NV

Primary care physicians in Clark County, NV see an average of 1,760 patients per year. This represents a 0.171% increase from the previous year (1,757 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Clark County, NV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.9%

Uninsured

45.9%

Employer Coverage

17.1%

Medicaid

10.8%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

2.26%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clark County, NV grew by 1.6% from 11.7% to 11.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Clark County, NV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 46.1 in Clark County, NV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Clark County, NV.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 30.1% in Clark County, NV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Clark County, NV.

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