Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV Metro Area
Metro AreaPopulation: 2,293,764 (2023 estimate)
Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)
Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.
Trends 2017–2023
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV Metro Area
- What is the median household income in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV Metro Area?
- The median household income in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV Metro Area is $73,845 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV Metro Area?
- The poverty rate in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV Metro Area is 9.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV Metro Area?
- $400,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV Metro Area?
- The median gross rent in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV Metro Area is $1,518 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV Metro Area residents have a college degree?
- 27.3% of adults in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV Metro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,293,764
Median Income
$73,845
Median Home Value
$400,800
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.4%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$14,505 (+24.4%)
Home Value:
+$138,100 (+52.6%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.3 pp (-2.9%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.8 pp (+11.4%)
Unemployment:
+1.0 pp (+15.6%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,293,764
Median Age
38.0
Female
49.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 39.4%
Black 12.1%
Asian 10.5%
Two or More 15.5%
Other 12.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
5.4%
Chinese
1.7%
Indian
0.6%
Korean
0.6%
Vietnamese
0.5%
Japanese
0.5%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
22.7%
Cuban
1.5%
Puerto Rican
1.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$73,845
±$670
Per Capita Income
$100,279
Median Family Income
$86,678
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Child Poverty Rate
15.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
13.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
23.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.7%
$10–15k
2.9%
$15–25k
6.4%
$25–35k
7.2%
$35–50k
11.3%
$50–75k
17.2%
$75–100k
13.6%
$100–150k
17.4%
$150–200k
8.6%
$200k+
9.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
935,960
Owner-Occupied
57.0%
Renter-Occupied
43.0%
Vacancy Rate
9.5%
Median Home Value
$400,800
Median Gross Rent
$1,518
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
24.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
46.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.5%
$50–100k
1.2%
$100–200k
1.8%
$200–300k
15.2%
$300–500k
46.8%
$500k–$1M
24.5%
$1M+
4.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.8%
$500–1k
12.2%
$1–1.5k
34.8%
$1.5–2k
31.6%
$2–2.5k
13.6%
$2.5–3.5k
3.7%
$3.5k+
2.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.6%
1 vehicle
36.5%
2 vehicles
36.3%
3+
19.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
60.0%
Single-fam. att.
5.4%
2–4 units
1.1%
5–19 units
7.3%
20+ units
11.2%
Mobile home
2.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.4%
1940–1969
0.6%
1970–1999
10.1%
2000–2009
28.8%
2010+
12.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
86.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
27.3%
Graduate Degree
9.3%
Some College / Associate
23.4%
Less Than High School
5.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
63.7%
Unemployment Rate
7.4%
Work from Home
10.7%
Self-Employed
5.5%
Government Workers
11.4%
Private For-Profit
82.8%
Industry
Arts/Entmt.
22.8%
Edu/Health
16.5%
Prof. Services
12.7%
Retail
11.4%
Construction
7.4%
Transportation
7.3%
Finance
6.2%
Manufacturing
3.9%
Public Admin
3.6%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale
1.7%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
33.0%
Food Prep
24.9%
Sales
22.0%
Production
11.9%
Construction
8.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
25.2 min
Drove Alone
72.6%
Carpool
10.3%
Public Transit
2.4%
Work from Home
10.7%
Walked
1.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
847,378
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
43.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
16.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.8%
5–9
6.2%
10–14
6.7%
15–19
6.1%
20–24
5.9%
25–34
14.6%
35–44
14.1%
45–54
13.0%
55–64
6.3%
65–74
5.8%
75–84
9.5%
85+
4.7%
Under 18: 22.5%
Working age (18–64): 77.5%
65 and over: 15.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
21.7%
Naturalized Citizen
53.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
13.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
52.4%
Asia
33.9%
Europe
7.2%
Africa
3.9%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.9%
With a Disability
13.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
87.9%
Uninsured
12.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
90.5%
Has a Computer
96.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
84.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023