Whitney is a CDP located in Clark County Nevada. Whitney has a 2024 population of 45,742. Whitney is currently growing at a rate of 1.13% annually and its population has increased by 2.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 44,488 in 2020.
The average household income in Whitney is $71,143 with a poverty rate of 16.4%. The median age in Whitney is 35.3 years: 33.9 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Whitney was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,508 | 39.15% |
| Other race | 8,580 | 19.19% |
| Two or more races | 7,014 | 15.68% |
| Asian | 5,366 | 12% |
| Black or African American | 4,930 | 11.02% |
| Native American | 915 | 2.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 407 | 0.91% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,996 | 2.8 | 56 | 44 |
| Married | 6,440 | 3.61 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Non Family | 5,724 | 1.27 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
| Female | 2,737 | 3.83 | 41 | 59 |
| Male | 1,095 | 3.4 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
56.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,183 | 10.68% |
| Associates Degree | 2,989 | 10.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,595 | 12.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,816 | 6.1% |
| High School Graduate | 9,637 | 32.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,146 | 7.2% |
| Some College | 6,427 | 21.57% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10,726 | 6,977 | 857 |
| White | 10,081 | 9,258 | 2,172 |
| Other Race | 4,773 | 2,586 | 78 |
| 2+ Races | 4,240 | 3,403 | 639 |
| Asian | 4,073 | 3,720 | 1,533 |
| Black | 3,074 | 2,851 | 568 |
| Native American | 578 | 250 | 23 |
| Islander | 328 | 306 | 52 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 93.29%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 37.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,157 | $45,485 | $41,756 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,835 | $62,724 | $66,633 |
| High School Graduate | $32,836 | $34,905 | $30,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,326 | $35,914 | $21,483 |
| Overall | $37,445 | $39,579 | $34,986 |
| Some College | $40,634 | $46,226 | $35,851 |
$37,445
Average Earnings
$39,579
Average Male
$34,986
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.59% of Whitney residents speak only English, while 41.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18,213 | 3,371 | 18.51% |
| Other | 8,530 | 1,959 | 22.97% |
| White | 12,755 | 1,773 | 13.9% |
| Black | 4,872 | 1,295 | 26.58% |
| Asian | 5,366 | 569 | 10.6% |
| Multiple | 6,962 | 542 | 7.79% |
| Native | 880 | 74 | 8.41% |
| Islander | 407 | 46 | 11.3% |
16.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.85%
Male Poverty Rate
17.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whitney is Black, with 26.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whitney is Multiple, with 7.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.04% |
| Some College | 12.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 24.53% |
| Female Employed | 8.39% |
| Male Employed | 6.58% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,121 | $80,676 |
| Households | $58,624 | $71,143 |
| Married Families | $80,000 | $91,412 |
| Non Families | $37,147 | $46,720 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
2,424
Number of Veterans
2,232
Male Veterans
192
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 920 |
| Vietnam | 858 |
| First Gulf War | 645 |
| Korea | 45 |
| World War II | 20 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 726 |
| 35 to 54 | 586 |
| 75+ | 432 |
| 18 to 34 | 413 |
| 55 to 64 | 267 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,455 | 10.15% |
| Hispanic | 346 | 2.72% |
| 2+ Races | 319 | 6.5% |
| Black | 314 | 8.94% |
| Asian | 180 | 4.02% |
| Other Race | 83 | 1.42% |
| Native American | 39 | 6.33% |
| Islander | 34 | 9.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Employment Rate
7.8%
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
22.41%
Born in Whitney
73.12%
Native Born
26.88%
Foreign Born
12.35%
Non Citizen
14.53%
Naturalized
73.12% of Whitney residents were born in the United States, with 22.41% having been born in Nevada. 12.35% 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 | 45,742 | 511 | 1.13% |
| 2023 | 45,231 | 511 | 1.14% |
| 2022 | 44,720 | -385 | -0.85% |
| 2021 | 45,105 | 617 | 1.39% |
| 2020 | 44,488 | 1,515 | 3.53% |
| 2019 | 42,973 | -99 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 43,072 | -883 | -2.01% |
| 2017 | 43,955 | 2,831 | 6.88% |
| 2016 | 41,124 | 959 | 2.39% |
| 2015 | 40,165 | 707 | 1.79% |
| 2014 | 39,458 | 872 | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 38,586 | 609 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 37,977 | 137 | 0.36% |
| 2011 | 37,840 | -745 | -1.93% |
| 2010 | 38,585 | 0 | 0% |