Nellis AFB is a CDP located in Clark County Nevada. Nellis AFB has a 2024 population of 4,460. Nellis AFB is currently growing at a rate of 2.08% annually and its population has increased by 18.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,770 in 2020.
The average household income in Nellis AFB is $66,478 with a poverty rate of 10.87%. The median age in Nellis AFB is 21.4 years: 19.4 years for males, and 23.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nellis AFB was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,556 | 59.75% |
| Two or more races | 944 | 22.07% |
| Black or African American | 435 | 10.17% |
| Asian | 203 | 4.75% |
| Other race | 134 | 3.13% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,076 | 3.71 | 4.6 | 95.4 |
| Married | 776 | 4.07 | 3.9 | 96.1 |
| Non Family | 146 | 1.61 | 13 | 87 |
| Female | 125 | 3.94 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 29 | 3.69 | 0 | 100 |
3.96
Average Family Size
3.71
Average Household Size
4.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15 | 0.87% |
| Associates Degree | 364 | 20.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 248 | 14.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 165 | 9.52% |
| High School Graduate | 220 | 12.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 722 | 41.64% |
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 | 1,075 | 1,071 | 306 |
| Hispanic | 283 | 283 | 7 |
| Black | 213 | 202 | 61 |
| 2+ Races | 176 | 176 | 7 |
| Asian | 141 | 141 | 39 |
| Other Race | 94 | 94 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 28.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,750 | $0 | $54,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,571 | $68,523 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $88,173 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,809 | $53,125 | $31,371 |
| Some College | $50,931 | $52,731 | $32,016 |
$50,809
Average Earnings
$53,125
Average Male
$31,371
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.85% of Nellis AFB residents speak only English, while 11.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,373 | 361 | 15.21% |
| Hispanic | 878 | 52 | 5.92% |
| Other | 127 | 42 | 33.07% |
| Multiple | 917 | 20 | 2.18% |
| Black | 364 | 11 | 3.02% |
10.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.13%
Male Poverty Rate
10.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nellis AFB is Other, with 33.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nellis AFB is Multiple, with 2.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| High School | 11.47% |
| Some College | 10.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20.75% |
| Male Employed | 17.5% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.19% |
| Female Employed | 8.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,100 | $69,168 |
| Households | $67,733 | $66,478 |
| Married Families | $69,554 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,304 | $31,780 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.9%
Male Marriage Rate
70.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
259
Number of Veterans
154
Male Veterans
105
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 249 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 218 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 109 | 15.37% |
| Black | 89 | 45.88% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 16.45% |
| Asian | 23 | 21.7% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 8.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
77.5%
Labor Force Participation
27.3%
Employment Rate
22.4%
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
11.06%
Born in Nellis AFB
96.03%
Native Born
3.97%
Foreign Born
1.92%
Non Citizen
2.06%
Naturalized
96.03% of Nellis AFB residents were born in the United States, with 11.06% having been born in Nevada. 1.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,460 | 91 | 2.08% |
| 2023 | 4,369 | 91 | 2.13% |
| 2022 | 4,278 | 652 | 17.98% |
| 2021 | 3,626 | -144 | -3.82% |
| 2020 | 3,770 | 269 | 7.68% |
| 2019 | 3,501 | 159 | 4.76% |
| 2018 | 3,342 | 94 | 2.89% |
| 2017 | 3,248 | -4 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 3,252 | -302 | -8.5% |
| 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 | 0% |