Census-designated place · Nevada
Whitney, Nevada
Whitney, census-designated place, in Clark County, Nevada. Whitney had 47,221 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±2,736). GEOID 3283800.
Residents, 2020-2024
47,221
±2,736 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 49,061
Median household income
$67,155
±$4,064 (90% margin)
Nevada: $78,260
Median home value
$329,000
±$9,139 (90% margin)
Nevada: $435,400
Median gross rent
$1,574
±$78 (90% margin)
Nevada: $1,597
Where is Whitney and what county is it in?
Whitney is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Clark County, Nevada. It covers 6.8 square miles of land, 7,204 residents per square mile in 2020.
Whitney 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 Whitney, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Whitney's population at 47,221 (±2,736). The 2020 Census counted 49,061 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Whitney is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Whitney | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 47,221 ±2,736 | 2,329,548 | +4,248 |
| Households | 16,309 ±633 | 862,518 | +1,349 |
| Average household size | 2.90 ±0.12 | 2.68 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 18,610 ±617 | 948,995 | +1,014 |
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 Whitney?
The median resident of Whitney is 35.5 years old; 23.7% are under 18 and 14.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 42.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 24.0%. 26.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Whitney | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.5 ±1.9 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.7% ±1.9 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.6% ±1.6 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Male | 49.8% ±1.8 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 42.4% ±3.6 pts | 31.9% | +4.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 24.0% ±2.8 pts | 38.3% | −8.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 14.6% ±2.7 pts | 11.5% | +4.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 10.7% ±2.0 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.8% ±1.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 26.2% ±2.5 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 39.6% ±3.1 pts | 33.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0% ±1.0 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 16.2% ±2.1 pts | 13.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.1% ±2.2 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.5% ±2.1 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.5% ±1.9 pts | 27.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.5% ±0.9 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.0% ±2.4 pts | 85.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.6% ±1.3 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 Whitney earn?
Half of Whitney's 16,309 households earn less than $67,155 a year (±$4,064), against $76,472 in Clark County and $78,260 in Nevada. In 2015-2019 the median was $61,164 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,991 after inflation. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Whitney | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,155 ±$4,064 | $76,472 | +$5,991 |
| Mean household income | $79,144 ±$4,013 | $104,278 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,459 ±$1,506 | $39,897 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.6% ±2.3 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.1% ±5.2 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.8% ±2.5 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% ±1.2 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.6% ±2.1 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 Whitney?
Owners occupy 55.1% of Whitney's occupied homes and renters 44.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $329,000 by its owner (±$9,139). The median renter pays $1,574 a month including utilities, and 42.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Whitney | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $329,000 ±$9,139 | $431,000 | +$103,168 |
| Median gross rent | $1,574 ±$78 | $1,626 | +$199 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.2% ±6.1 pts | 48.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,506 ±$81 | $1,928 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.1% ±3.4 pts | 57.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.9% ±3.4 pts | 42.2% | – |
| Housing units | 18,610 ±617 | 948,995 | +1,014 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.3% ±1.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 15.1% ±3.4 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 53.2% ±2.2 pts | 60.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.5% ±1.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±0.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.5% ±1.9 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.5% ±1.6 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 do people in Whitney work and get to work?
75.9% of Whitney's workers drive alone and 8.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.9%.
| Measure | Whitney | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.3% ±2.3 pts | 63.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9% ±1.8 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.9% ±3.0 pts | 70.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.6% ±2.1 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.7% ±0.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.5% ±2.0 pts | 12.2% | +5.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.4 min ±1.3 | 25.1 min | no clear change |
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 Whitney?
10 census tracts lie mostly in Whitney, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $47,650 (Tract 17.18) to $84,327 (Tract 50.15).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 50.17Clark County | 8,742 | $81,773 |
| Tract 50.16Clark County | 6,481 | $71,771 |
| Tract 50.15Clark County | 5,301 | $84,327 |
| Tract 50.10Clark County | 4,513 | $50,170 |
| Tract 50.11Clark County | 3,629 | $79,535 |
| Tract 51.14Clark County | 4,854 | $66,544 |
| Tract 50.13Clark County | 4,435 | $76,250 |
| Tract 17.18Clark County | 2,903 | $47,650 |
| Tract 50.14Clark County | 5,203 | $56,563 |
| Tract 50.12Clark County | 2,497 | $71,000 |
| Tract 54.40Clark County | 5,404 | $66,678 |
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 Whitney) · Census block assignment files
How does Whitney compare with other places in Nevada?
Whitney ranks 42nd of 58 places in Nevada with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 12th | 61 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd | 62 |
| Median household income | 42nd | 58 |
| Per capita income | 55th | 61 |
| Median home value | 38th | 58 |
| Median gross rent | 14th | 51 |
| Poverty rate | 11th | 44 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36th | 58 |
| Median age | 53rd | 61 |
| Owner-occupied share | 51st | 61 |
| Work from home | 28th | 39 |
| Travel time to work | 19th | 62 |
Whitney's figures with every place in Nevada (CSV)
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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 Whitney?
4 of the 57 figures for Whitney 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 Whitney 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' school search.