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Nevada

Statehood Year:
1864
Capital:
Carson City
Largest Cities:
Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas
Abbreviation:
NV

Nevada is a state in the Mountain region of the United States, known for the Mojave Desert, Lake Tahoe, and entertainment cities. It has a population of 3,320,570, making it the 31st most populated state in the country. The capital city is Carson City. Nevada has a tourism and gaming hub with growing tech sector.

3,320,570
Total Population
30
Population Density (mi²)
31
Population Rank
53.1K 1.63%
Annual Population Growth

Nevada Population

Nevada Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Nevada includes 53.18% White, 11.81% other race, 9.42% Black or African American, 8.72% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (53.2%)

Two or more races (14.8%)

Other race (11.8%)

Black or African American (9.4%)

Asian (8.7%)

Native American (1.3%)

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.7%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,670,30553.18%
Two or more races465,89814.83%
Other race370,95111.81%
Black or African American295,8029.42%
Asian274,0328.72%
Native American41,4341.32%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander22,5810.72%

Nevada Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Nevada's average per capita income is $46,606. Household income levels show a median of $75,561. The poverty rate stands at 12.59%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$105,927$136,810
Families$89,735$117,611
Households$75,561$102,911
Non Families$48,386$70,057

$46,606

Average Income

$75,561

Median Household Income

12.59%

Poverty Rate

Population by County

Nevada’s population is heavily concentrated in Clark County, home to Las Vegas and nearly 2.4 million residents, growing 4% since 2020. The Reno area, anchored by Washoe County with 500,000 residents, shows steady growth at 2.5%. Several rural counties are experiencing significant population changes: while Lyon County and Eureka County have grown by 8.5% and 9.3% respectively, White Pine County has seen a substantial decline of 10.9%.

Page: Counties in Nevada

Nevada County Populations

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Hover over a county for population details.

Recommended Reading

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)