Las Vegas city, Nevada Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Las Vegas city is a major urban center located in Nevada. The total population is 650,873. It ranks as the 1st most populous out of 125 cities and towns in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Las Vegas city is 38.5 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Las Vegas city is $70,723. This is 6% lower than the state median of $75,561. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 6.8%. The median home value is $395,300. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $406,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x. 55.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 59.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Las Vegas city is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 34.1%.

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 85.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Las Vegas city, Nevada is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Nevada state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 125 Census-designated places in Nevada. For official data, visit data.census.gov.