Nellis AFB Population

2011–2026

5,117

2026 projection

35.7% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Nellis AFB. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20265,117+1212.42%
20254,996+2412.50%
20234,755+47711.15%
20224,278+65217.98%
20213,626-1443.82%
20203,770+2697.68%
20193,501+1594.76%
20183,342+942.89%
20173,248-40.12%
20163,252-3028.50%

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Nellis AFB Demographics

20.8median age

Median age

Female24.7 yrs
Male15.5 yrs

Adults

2,711
33 seniors · 1%2,678 other adults

Sex

Female 38.6% · 1,966Male 61.4% · 3,121

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 51 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Nellis AFB Income

$68,652median household income

Median household income

$68,652

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$54,639

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

3.6%

About 1 in 28 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Nellis AFB Marital Status

71% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married71%63%82%
Never married26%37%13%
Divorced1%0%2%
Widowed0%0%0%
Separated1%0%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201