City · Nevada
North Las Vegas, Nevada
North Las Vegas, city, in Clark County, Nevada. North Las Vegas had 296,653 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 14.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 262,527 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 278,595 (±74). GEOID 3251800.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
296,653
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 262,527 · ACS 2020-2024: 278,595 ±74
Median household income
$79,542
±$2,083 (90% margin)
Nevada: $78,260
Median home value
$404,400
±$5,083 (90% margin)
Nevada: $435,400
Median gross rent
$1,705
±$28 (90% margin)
Nevada: $1,597
Where is North Las Vegas and what county is it in?
North Las Vegas is a city in Clark County, Nevada. It covers 105.4 square miles of land, 2,492 residents per square mile in 2020.
North Las Vegas is in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in North Las Vegas, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 296,653 people lived in North Las Vegas on July 1, 2025, up 14.3% since 2020, faster than Nevada (+5.7%). The 2020 Census counted 262,527 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 278,595 (±74).
| Measure | North Las Vegas | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 278,595 ±74 | 2,329,548 | +37,226 |
| Households | 88,909 ±1,362 | 862,518 | +15,562 |
| Average household size | 3.12 ±0.05 | 2.68 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 94,470 ±1,288 | 948,995 | +14,559 |
North Las Vegas's population since 2000
From 115,488 in 2000 to 296,653 in 2025: up 156.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for North Las Vegas as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in North Las Vegas?
The median resident of North Las Vegas is 34.2 years old; 25.5% are under 18 and 12.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 41.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 23.4%. 20.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | North Las Vegas | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.2 ±0.6 | 38.5 | +1.4 |
| Under 18 years | 25.5% ±0.6 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.1% ±0.5 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Male | 49.2% ±0.6 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 41.7% ±1.3 pts | 31.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 23.4% ±0.9 pts | 38.3% | −3.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 20.6% ±1.1 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.0% ±0.6 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.6% ±0.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 20.4% ±0.8 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 37.9% ±1.3 pts | 33.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.6% ±0.5 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 13.1% ±0.7 pts | 13.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.3% ±0.8 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.9% ±0.9 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.9% ±0.9 pts | 27.8% | +2.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.1% ±0.5 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.3% ±1.3 pts | 85.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.8% ±0.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in North Las Vegas earn?
Half of North Las Vegas's 88,909 households earn less than $79,542 a year (±$2,083), against $76,472 in Clark County and $78,260 in Nevada. In 2015-2019 the median was $73,639 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,903 after inflation. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | North Las Vegas | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,542 ±$2,083 | $76,472 | +$5,903 |
| Mean household income | $95,312 ±$2,068 | $104,278 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,935 ±$663 | $39,897 | +$2,924 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.1% ±0.9 pts | 13.0% | −1.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.5% ±1.9 pts | 17.6% | −5.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.7% ±0.9 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% ±0.5 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.2% ±0.8 pts | 92.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in North Las Vegas?
Owners occupy 63.6% of North Las Vegas's occupied homes and renters 36.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $404,400 by its owner (±$5,083). The median renter pays $1,705 a month including utilities, and 47.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | North Las Vegas | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $404,400 ±$5,083 | $431,000 | +$116,910 |
| Median gross rent | $1,705 ±$28 | $1,626 | +$221 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.8% ±2.4 pts | 48.4% | +5.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,847 ±$32 | $1,928 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.6% ±1.4 pts | 57.8% | +5.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.4% ±1.4 pts | 42.2% | – |
| Housing units | 94,470 ±1,288 | 948,995 | +14,559 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.1% ±1.1 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.2% ±1.0 pts | 60.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% ±0.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.1% ±0.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 14.3% ±0.9 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.2% ±0.7 pts | 7.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is North Las Vegas building?
Builders took permits for 2,507 new housing units in North Las Vegas in 2025 (1,444 in single-family houses), 8.5 per 1,000 residents against 5.6 across Nevada.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in North Las Vegas work and get to work?
74.0% of North Las Vegas's workers drive alone and 8.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.5%.
| Measure | North Las Vegas | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.5% ±0.9 pts | 63.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.5% ±0.7 pts | 7.6% | +2.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 74.0% ±1.2 pts | 70.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.4% ±1.0 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.7% ±0.3 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.1% ±0.6 pts | 12.2% | +5.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.7 min ±0.5 | 25.1 min | −1.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in North Las Vegas?
60 census tracts lie mostly in North Las Vegas, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $24,449 (Tract 38) to $158,914 (Tract 36.19).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 36.13Clark County | 8,539 | $75,378 |
| Tract 36.40Clark County | 7,552 | $69,315 |
| Tract 36.30Clark County | 7,461 | $97,955 |
| Tract 36.62Clark County | 7,292 | $107,070 |
| Tract 36.41Clark County | 7,081 | $82,296 |
| Tract 36.35Clark County | 6,176 | $97,083 |
| Tract 36.27Clark County | 6,113 | $92,739 |
| Tract 36.47Clark County | 6,052 | $101,786 |
| Tract 36.10Clark County | 5,808 | $75,701 |
| Tract 36.43Clark County | 5,727 | $68,477 |
| Tract 36.56Clark County | 5,572 | $86,699 |
| Tract 41Clark County | 5,571 | $76,953 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in North Las Vegas) · Census block assignment files
How does North Las Vegas compare with other places in Nevada?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, North Las Vegas is the 73rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 3rd-most populous of 19 in Nevada.
North Las Vegas ranks 26th of 58 places in Nevada with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 3rd | 19 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 3rd | 18 |
| Residents per square mile | 12th | 62 |
| Median household income | 26th | 58 |
| Per capita income | 50th | 61 |
| Median home value | 28th | 58 |
| Median gross rent | 12th | 51 |
| Poverty rate | 24th | 44 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33rd | 58 |
| Median age | 57th | 61 |
| Owner-occupied share | 43rd | 61 |
| Work from home | 29th | 39 |
| Travel time to work | 22nd | 62 |
North Las Vegas's figures with every place in Nevada (CSV)
Every place in Nevada, sortable · Compare North Las Vegas with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for North Las Vegas?
2 of the 57 figures for North Las Vegas on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for North Las Vegas are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in North Las Vegas.