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 3,373,680, 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
Overall: 38.9 years
Female: 39.5 years
Male: 38.4 years
There are 2,448,130 adults, (522,417 of whom are seniors) in Nevada.
Female: 1,558,520 (49.6%)
Male: 1,582,480 (50.4%)
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.
| 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% |
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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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%.
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