North Las Vegas is a city located in Clark County Nevada. North Las Vegas has a 2024 population of 292,623. North Las Vegas is currently growing at a rate of 2.76% annually and its population has increased by 12.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 261,214 in 2020.
The average household income in North Las Vegas is $88,321 with a poverty rate of 11.93%. The median age in North Las Vegas is 33.7 years: 33.1 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
North Las Vegas is a city in Clark County, Nevada located in the Las Vegas Valley. North Las Vegas is located in the Las Vegas metropolitan statistical area (MSA). It was incorporated on May 16, 1946.
60.27% of residents speak only English, while 39.73% of residents also speak other languages. Of those who speak non-English, the largest group is Spanish, spoken by 33.58% of the population.
North Las Vegas’s population growth shared the rapid growth of Las Vegas and its surrounding metropolitan area. The population in 1950 was 3,875 and grew 375.4% to 18,422 in 1960, and then grew again by 96.6% to 36,216 in 1970. The population’s second-largest jump was from 1990 to 2000 following the government’s land expansion efforts, when the population grew 142.1% to 115,488 people.
North Las Vegas was first settled in 1919 by a settler named Thomas L. Williams. The area’s well water supply attracted others to the city, which was informally called “Vegas Verde,” meaning, “green meadows” in Spanish. While a post office was opened under the name Vegas Verde in 1932, the city was renamed North Las Vegas later that year.
In 1941, a United States Army Air Corps gunnery school opened in the desert near North Las Vegas. After World War II, this school became the Nellis Air Force Base, which is one of North Leas Vegas’s largest employers today.
The city of North Las Vegas was incorporated on May 16, 1949.
During the 1990s, the city’s government made efforts to expand North Las Vegas and annexed approximately 60 square miles of land in the surrounding desert. Between 1990 and 2000, the population increased from 47,707 to 115,488, a 142.1% increase.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Las Vegas was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 100,575 | 38.09% |
| Black or African American | 58,228 | 22.05% |
| Two or more races | 45,147 | 17.1% |
| Other race | 37,937 | 14.37% |
| Asian | 17,633 | 6.68% |
| Native American | 2,336 | 0.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2,166 | 0.82% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 83,188 | 3.15 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Married | 39,752 | 3.76 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Non Family | 22,199 | 1.38 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Female | 15,132 | 3.94 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
| Male | 6,105 | 3.67 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
3.67
Average Family Size
3.15
Average Household Size
61.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15,205 | 9.05% |
| Associates Degree | 14,602 | 8.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 20,550 | 12.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,429 | 5.61% |
| High School Graduate | 53,867 | 32.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15,116 | 9% |
| Some College | 39,188 | 23.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 61,418 | 39,405 | 5,525 |
| White | 48,842 | 45,639 | 11,568 |
| Black | 36,235 | 33,061 | 6,750 |
| 2+ Races | 23,373 | 17,181 | 3,066 |
| Other Race | 22,234 | 13,600 | 1,652 |
| Asian | 13,839 | 12,232 | 4,707 |
| Native American | 1,490 | 1,163 | 176 |
| Islander | 1,305 | 1,161 | 152 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.44%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 34.01%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,504 | $58,644 | $49,777 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,412 | $74,551 | $67,529 |
| High School Graduate | $37,214 | $42,231 | $33,222 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,251 | $39,635 | $29,957 |
| Overall | $42,125 | $46,295 | $37,284 |
| Some College | $43,471 | $51,412 | $36,774 |
$42,125
Average Earnings
$46,295
Average Male
$37,284
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.51% of North Las Vegas residents speak only English, while 38.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 110,701 | 15,527 | 14.03% |
| Black | 57,455 | 8,246 | 14.35% |
| Other | 37,794 | 5,500 | 14.55% |
| White | 61,077 | 5,080 | 8.32% |
| Multiple | 44,779 | 5,022 | 11.22% |
| Asian | 17,613 | 1,052 | 5.97% |
| Native | 2,307 | 340 | 14.74% |
| Islander | 2,156 | 152 | 7.05% |
11.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.79%
Male Poverty Rate
13.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Las Vegas is Native, with 14.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Las Vegas is Asian, with 5.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.47% |
| Some College | 10.36% |
| High School | 10.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.37% |
| Female Employed | 7.59% |
| Male Employed | 4.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,370 | $95,095 |
| Households | $71,774 | $88,321 |
| Married Families | $93,208 | $109,974 |
| Non Families | $43,899 | $60,063 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
16,845
Number of Veterans
14,169
Male Veterans
2,676
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 6,183 |
| First Gulf War | 5,939 |
| Vietnam | 4,957 |
| Korea | 438 |
| World War II | 125 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 5,087 |
| 65 to 74 | 3,895 |
| 55 to 64 | 3,438 |
| 75+ | 2,228 |
| 18 to 34 | 2,197 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,556 | 11.24% |
| Black | 4,412 | 10.74% |
| Hispanic | 2,179 | 2.93% |
| 2+ Races | 1,566 | 5.42% |
| Asian | 1,350 | 9.06% |
| Other Race | 613 | 2.33% |
| Native American | 219 | 12.24% |
| Islander | 129 | 8.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
30.43%
Born in North Las Vegas
78.94%
Native Born
21.06%
Foreign Born
10.8%
Non Citizen
10.26%
Naturalized
78.94% of North Las Vegas residents were born in the United States, with 30.43% having been born in Nevada. 10.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 331,884 | 7,852 | 2.42% |
| 2028 | 324,032 | 7,852 | 2.48% |
| 2027 | 316,180 | 7,853 | 2.55% |
| 2026 | 308,327 | 7,852 | 2.61% |
| 2025 | 300,475 | 7,852 | 2.68% |
| 2024 | 292,623 | 7,852 | 2.76% |
| 2023 | 284,771 | 4,367 | 1.56% |
| 2022 | 280,404 | 9,300 | 3.43% |
| 2021 | 271,104 | 9,890 | 3.79% |
| 2020 | 261,214 | 8,175 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 253,039 | 7,351 | 2.99% |
| 2018 | 245,688 | 4,986 | 2.07% |
| 2017 | 240,702 | 4,019 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 236,683 | 4,010 | 1.72% |
| 2015 | 232,673 | 3,893 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 228,780 | 3,361 | 1.49% |
| 2013 | 225,419 | 3,511 | 1.58% |
| 2012 | 221,908 | 3,585 | 1.64% |
| 2011 | 218,323 | 1,479 | 0.68% |
| 2010 | 216,844 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 115,488 | 67,781 | 142.08% |
| 1990 | 47,707 | 4,968 | 11.62% |
| 1980 | 42,739 | -2,803 | -6.15% |
| 1970 | 45,542 | 27,120 | 147.22% |
| 1960 | 18,422 | 14,547 | 375.41% |
| 1950 | 3,875 | 2,975 | 330.56% |
| 1940 | 900 | -330,984 | -99.73% |