Laughlin is a CDP located in Clark County Nevada. Laughlin has a 2024 population of 8,328. Laughlin is currently growing at a rate of 0.87% annually and its population has increased by 4.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,997 in 2020.
The average household income in Laughlin is $57,969 with a poverty rate of 19.72%. The median age in Laughlin is 59.9 years: 59.6 years for males, and 60.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laughlin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,631 | 81.02% |
| Two or more races | 602 | 7.36% |
| Other race | 396 | 4.84% |
| Black or African American | 365 | 4.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 93 | 1.14% |
| Asian | 70 | 0.86% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.33% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,248 | 1.93 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Non Family | 2,165 | 1.21 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Married | 1,450 | 2.4 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Female | 409 | 2.94 | 29.6 | 70.4 |
| Male | 224 | 3.87 | 23.7 | 76.3 |
2.55
Average Family Size
1.93
Average Household Size
48.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 714 | 10.23% |
| Associates Degree | 360 | 5.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 861 | 12.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 323 | 4.63% |
| High School Graduate | 2,671 | 38.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 155 | 2.22% |
| Some College | 1,895 | 27.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,266 | 4,762 | 1,098 |
| Hispanic | 1,245 | 942 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 396 | 339 | 25 |
| Other Race | 343 | 230 | 7 |
| Black | 278 | 242 | 37 |
| Asian | 70 | 70 | 0 |
| Islander | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| Native American | 27 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,495 | $41,641 | $24,070 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,463 | $46,006 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,500 | $43,077 | $27,143 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,610 | $36,760 | $25,393 |
| Some College | $35,238 | $35,714 | $32,692 |
$32,610
Average Earnings
$36,760
Average Male
$25,393
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.2% of Laughlin residents speak only English, while 8.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,986 | 1,176 | 19.65% |
| Hispanic | 1,507 | 194 | 12.87% |
| Black | 365 | 167 | 45.75% |
| Multiple | 602 | 92 | 15.28% |
| Other | 396 | 77 | 19.44% |
| Asian | 70 | 10 | 14.29% |
19.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.6%
Male Poverty Rate
23.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laughlin is Black, with 45.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laughlin is Hispanic, with 12.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.37% |
| Some College | 15.52% |
| High School | 12.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.37% |
| Female Unemployed | 26.92% |
| Female Employed | 13.44% |
| Male Employed | 7.1% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,064 | $68,686 |
| Households | $44,359 | $57,969 |
| Married Families | $64,453 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,671 | $44,055 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,445
Number of Veterans
1,280
Male Veterans
165
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 672 |
| First Gulf War | 207 |
| Second Gulf War | 56 |
| World War II | 47 |
| Korea | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 526 |
| 65 to 74 | 515 |
| 55 to 64 | 273 |
| 35 to 54 | 131 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,330 | 21.5% |
| Hispanic | 109 | 8.26% |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 12.07% |
| Other Race | 40 | 10.61% |
| Asian | 11 | 15.71% |
| Native American | 8 | 29.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.8%
Labor Force Participation
35.2%
Employment Rate
11.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
4.89%
Born in Laughlin
93.17%
Native Born
6.83%
Foreign Born
2.57%
Non Citizen
4.26%
Naturalized
93.17% of Laughlin residents were born in the United States, with 4.89% having been born in Nevada. 2.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,328 | 72 | 0.87% |
| 2023 | 8,256 | 72 | 0.88% |
| 2022 | 8,184 | 10 | 0.12% |
| 2021 | 8,174 | 177 | 2.21% |
| 2020 | 7,997 | 32 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 7,965 | 463 | 6.17% |
| 2018 | 7,502 | -256 | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 7,758 | 117 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 7,641 | 19 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 7,622 | 55 | 0.73% |
| 2014 | 7,567 | -124 | -1.61% |
| 2013 | 7,691 | 836 | 12.2% |
| 2012 | 6,855 | -57 | -0.82% |
| 2011 | 6,912 | -411 | -5.61% |
| 2010 | 7,323 | 0 | 0% |