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.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,670,305 | 53.18% |
| Two or more races | 465,898 | 14.83% |
| Other race | 370,951 | 11.81% |
| Black or African American | 295,802 | 9.42% |
| Asian | 274,032 | 8.72% |
| Native American | 41,434 | 1.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22,581 | 0.72% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
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 |
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Median Household Income
Poverty Rate
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%.