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Nevada Demographics & Population 2026

As of 2026, Nevada has a total population of 3,141,000, with a median household income of $75,561, which is 4% lower the national average. The poverty rate is 12.6%.

Nevada Quick Facts

Population 3,141,000
Median Household Income $75,561
Median Home Value $406,100
Poverty Rate 12.6%
Unemployment Rate 6.8%
Median Age 38.9 years
Homeownership Rate 59.3%
Affordability Ratio 5.4x
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.4%
High School Graduation 87.4%
Counties 17
Cities/Places 125
Population 3,141,000
Median Income $75,561 4% lower national
Poverty Rate 12.6%
Unemployment 6.8%

Economy & Housing

Employment

6.8% Unemployment Rate State: 6.8% | National: 5.2%
63.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 59.3%
Renter 40.7%
Affordability Index Expensive
5.4x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

68out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 68 | National average: 60

Education

Largest Cities in Nevada

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Las Vegas city650,873$70,72314.2%
2Henderson city324,523$88,6548.4%
3North Las Vegas city270,773$76,77212.2%
4Reno city268,959$78,44812.5%
5Enterprise CDP232,043$93,9809.4%
6Spring Valley CDP219,913$72,36412.9%
7Sunrise Manor CDP199,099$55,03420.4%
8Paradise CDP186,178$58,87416.8%
9Sparks city109,106$86,9799.0%
10Carson City58,364$71,80911.1%

Richest Cities in Nevada

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Round Hill Village CDP$189,038$1,215,90055.5%
2Incline Village CDP$162,821$1,315,70064.1%
3Bunkerville CDP$149,327$320,00010.5%
4Mogul CDP$137,895$608,90044.9%
5Genoa CDP$125,952$1,040,70057.2%
6Spanish Springs CDP$121,250$600,00032.0%
7Summerlin South CDP$113,301$641,60049.8%
8East Valley CDP$111,932$884,40038.8%
9Washoe Valley CDP$111,371$566,60022.0%
10Johnson Lane CDP$105,871$708,20030.5%

Most Affordable Cities in Nevada

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Osino CDP1.2x$105,100$91,052
2Grass Valley CDP1.2x$116,400$95,852
3McGill CDP1.9x$96,300$50,446
4Bunkerville CDP2.1x$320,000$149,327
5Ely city2.3x$201,500$86,389
6Pioche CDP2.6x$196,800$76,194
7Battle Mountain CDP2.6x$205,500$78,149
8Wells city2.8x$213,500$75,962
9Spring Creek CDP3.0x$318,200$104,381
10Carlin city3.1x$195,000$62,232

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All Counties in Nevada (17)

17 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Clark County2,293,764$73,84513.2%$400,800
Washoe County491,770$85,60010.7%$496,600
Lyon County60,630$73,46011.0%$342,600
Carson City58,364$71,80911.1%$426,700
Elko County53,852$83,42711.0%$282,400
Nye County53,207$55,97515.5%$266,000
Douglas County49,624$88,0188.3%$587,400
Churchill County25,614$73,2689.1%$298,000
Humboldt County17,299$79,94612.2%$256,800
White Pine County8,856$72,2948.4%$196,700
Pershing County6,505$72,0078.1%$166,200
Lander County5,745$84,47411.4%$210,500
Mineral County4,557$50,58418.0%$175,000
Lincoln County4,452$69,4966.6%$208,900
Storey County4,139$96,0007.1%$393,100
Eureka County1,660$73,09522.1%N/A
Esmeralda County962N/A19.4%$102,500

All Cities & Places in Nevada (125)

125 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Las Vegas city650,873$70,72314.2%$395,300
Henderson city324,523$88,6548.4%$465,000
North Las Vegas city270,773$76,77212.2%$372,300
Reno city268,959$78,44812.5%$498,600
Enterprise CDP232,043$93,9809.4%$449,300
Spring Valley CDP219,913$72,36412.9%$407,900
Sunrise Manor CDP199,099$55,03420.4%$290,900
Paradise CDP186,178$58,87416.8%$358,400
Sparks city109,106$86,9799.0%$455,900
Carson City58,364$71,80911.1%$426,700
Whitney CDP46,268$63,48016.2%$299,700
Pahrump CDP45,811$58,56014.9%$283,400
Winchester CDP37,774$49,19023.9%$287,100
Summerlin South CDP30,075$113,3015.9%$641,600
Fernley city23,631$87,99111.3%$352,600
Sun Valley CDP22,697$76,10815.3%$321,000
Mesquite city21,314$74,43910.5%$374,400
Elko city20,624$75,63012.3%$285,400
Spanish Springs CDP17,512$121,2503.4%$600,000
Dayton CDP15,873$91,2214.7%$399,400
Spring Creek CDP14,967$104,38110.8%$318,200
Boulder City city14,888$69,14510.8%$424,200
Gardnerville Ranchos CDP12,185$87,9719.5%$464,800
Cold Springs CDP11,223$82,4505.0%$417,800
Fallon city9,371$65,69913.0%$262,700
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Population Overview

Nevada has a total population of 3,141,000, making it a mid-sized state in the nation. The median age is 38.9 years, about average the national median of 38.7 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nevada is 38.9 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Nevada is $75,561. This is 4% lower than the state median of $78,538. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 31% higher than the state rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $406,100. Housing costs are 34% higher than the state median of $303,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 59.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 65.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Nevada is White (non-Hispanic), making up 46.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 29.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (29.2% vs 19.0%).

Education

27.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 35.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.4%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Nevada?

Nevada has a total population of 3,141,000 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Nevada?

The median household income in Nevada is $75,561, which is 4% lower the national median of $78,538.

How many cities are in Nevada?

Nevada has 125 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 17 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Nevada?

The poverty rate in Nevada is 12.6%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Nevada?

The largest city in Nevada is Las Vegas city with a population of 650,873.