Clark County, Nevada Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Clark County is located in Nevada with a total population of 2,293,764. It is the 1st most populous county out of 17 in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clark County is 38.3 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clark County is $73,845. This is 2% lower than the state median of $75,561. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 7.4%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 6.8%. The median home value is $400,800. Housing costs are 1% lower than the state median of $406,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 57.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 59.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Clark County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 31.4%.

Education

27.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about average than the state rate of 27.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.8%.