State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,218.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00% ()
Growth Since 2010
9.85% (314)
Nellis AFB, Nevada Population 2021
3,501
Nellis AFB is a city located in Clark County Nevada. Nellis AFB has a 2020 population of 3,501. Nellis AFB is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 9.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,187 in 2010. Nellis AFB reached it's highest population of in .
The average household income in Nellis AFB is $63,547 with a poverty rate of 13.04%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,558 per month, and the median house value is $89,500. The median age in Nellis AFB is 21.8 years, 21.6 years for males, and 22.7 years for females.
Nellis AFB Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nellis AFBwas:
- White: 65.84%
- Black or African American: 15.02%
- Two or more races: 12.31%
- Asian: 3.31%
- Other race: 3.11%
- Native American: 0.34%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.06%
The current population of Nellis AFB, Nevada is 3,501 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,501.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,187.
Nellis AFB, Nevada Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,305 | 65.84% |
| Black or African American | 526 | 15.02% |
| Two or More Races | 431 | 12.31% |
| Asian | 116 | 3.31% |
| Some Other Race | 109 | 3.11% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 12 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.06% |
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Nellis AFB Population by Race
Nellis AFB Population Pyramid $2021
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Nellis AFB Population by Age
Nellis AFB Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 900 | 3.41 | 4.7 |
| Married | 612 | 3.54 | 3.6 |
| Female | 174 | 3.93 | 0 |
| Non Family | 86 | 1.3 | 23.3 |
| Male | 28 | 3.86 | 0 |
3.48
Average Family Size
3.41
Average Household Size
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Nellis AFB Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 1.13% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 38 | 2.68% |
| High School Graduate | 156 | 11.00% |
| Some College | 471 | 33.22% |
| Associates Degree | 261 | 18.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 277 | 19.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 199 | 14.03% |
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Nellis AFB Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Nellis AFB Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 847 | 843 | 363 |
| Black | 290 | 262 | 64 |
| Hispanic | 142 | 126 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 78 | 78 | 30 |
| Other Race | 75 | 75 | |
| Asian | 65 | 59 | 6 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 50.00%.
Nellis AFB Educational Attainment by Race
Nellis AFB Earnings by Educational Attainment
Nellis AFB Language by Age
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Nellis AFB Language
89.95% of Nellis AFB residents speak only English, while 10.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.95% of the population.
Nellis AFB Language
Nellis AFB Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,883 | 254 | 13.49% |
| Black | 486 | 111 | 22.84% |
| Multiple | 405 | 23 | 5.68% |
| Hispanic | 374 | 6 | 1.60% |
| Native | 12 | 6 | 50.00% |
13.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.12%
Male Poverty Rate
14.60%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Nellis AFB
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nellis AFB is Native, with 50.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nellis AFB is Hispanic, with 1.60% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.40%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.31%.
Nellis AFB Poverty
Nellis AFB Poverty Rate by Education
Nellis AFB Marital Status
Marriage Rates
58.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
64.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Nellis AFB Married by Age and Sex
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Nellis AFB Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Nellis AFB Marital Status by Race
Nellis AFB Marital Status
Nellis AFB Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 201 | 26.48% |
| Black | 111 | 38.41% |
| Asian | 12 | 19.05% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 12.79% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6.90% |
Nellis AFB Veterans by Race
Nellis AFB Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
Nellis AFB Veterans by Education
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77.6%
Labor Force Participation
32.1%
Employment Rate
10%
Unemployment Rate
Nellis AFB Employment by Age
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Nellis AFB Employment by Race
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Nellis AFB Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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11.51%
Born in Nellis AFB
95.89%
Native Born
4.11%
Foreign Born
2.66%
Non Citizen
1.46%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.89% of Nellis AFB residents were born in the United States, with 11.51% having been born in Nevada. 2.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Nellis AFB Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,501 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 3,501 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 3,501 | 159 | 4.76% |
| 2018 | 3,342 | 94 | 2.89% |
| 2017 | 3,248 | -4 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 3,252 | -302 | -8.50% |
| 2015 | 3,554 | -66 | -1.82% |
| 2014 | 3,620 | 832 | 29.84% |
| 2013 | 2,788 | -253 | -8.32% |
| 2012 | 3,041 | -462 | -13.19% |
| 2011 | 3,503 | 316 | 9.92% |
| 2010 | 3,187 | 0.00% |