Nevada Demographics 2026: Population, Income, Race & Trends Explained, Population Review

Population & Growth

Nevada's 3,141,000 residents make it the 32nd-most populous US state. Over the long term, the state has been gaining population — +3890.8% from 1910 to 2024.

Population density: 29 people per square mile. By comparison, the US national average is roughly 94/sq mi, while New Jersey leads with ~1,260/sq mi and Alaska is the lowest at ~1.3/sq mi.

Race & Ethnicity

By Census ACS classification, Nevada is:

53.2% White (alone)
9.4% Black or African American
0.1% Asian
2.9% Hispanic or Latino (any race)
0.3% two or more races

Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals can exceed 100% in some breakdowns. The full racial composition (including Native Hawaiian, American Indian, etc.) is available on the Nevada state page.

Income & Economy

Median household income in Nevada is $75,561, with per-capita income at $39,963. 9.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Unemployment rate: 4.3%.

Income is concentrated in metro counties — see the county-level rankings on the cities ranking page and counties ranking page for sub-state variation.

Age & Households

Median age in Nevada: 38.9 years (US median ~39). The population is 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

Largest Cities in Nevada

Las Vegas city — population 650,873
Henderson city — population 324,523
North Las Vegas city — population 270,773
Reno city — population 268,959
Enterprise Cdp — population 232,043

Largest Counties in Nevada

Clark County — population 2,293,764
Washoe County — population 491,770
Lyon County — population 60,630
Carson City — population 58,364
Elko County — population 53,852

How Nevada Compares Nationally

By population: ranked 32nd of 50 states. By median household income: see the richest states ranking. By population growth: see fastest growing states. By cost of living: see cheapest states to live.

See the complete Nevada state page with full demographic breakdown, age pyramid, languages, education, housing, and commute data →

Frequently Asked Questions

Nevada has a population of 3,141,000 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, ranking 32nd among the 50 states. Population density is 29 people per square mile.

Nevada is gaining population, with a +3890.8% change since 1910 (81,875 → 3,141,000). This is reported via Census ACS rolling 5-year estimates; for monthly/annual estimates between Census years, see the Census Population Estimates Program.

53.2% of Nevada's population identifies as White, 9.4% as Black or African American, 0.1% as Asian, and 2.9% as Hispanic or Latino (any race). Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals may exceed 100%.

Median household income in Nevada is $75,561 per the 2023 ACS. Per-capita income: $39,963. 9.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

The median age in Nevada is 38.9 years. The population is 50.4% male and 49.6% female. Age distribution and population pyramids by 5-year age bands are visible on the Nevada state page.

The largest cities in Nevada by population: Las Vegas city (650,873), Henderson city (324,523), North Las Vegas city (270,773), Reno city (268,959), Enterprise Cdp (232,043).

California is the most populous US state at roughly 39 million, followed by Texas (~30M), Florida (~22M), New York (~20M), and Pennsylvania (~13M). Nevada ranks 32nd. Detailed rankings update each ACS release cycle.

Across recent Census Population Estimates, West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois have shown the largest sustained population declines. Nevada's own trend is gaining. National state-by-state rankings are published annually by the Census Population Estimates Program.

All demographic data on this page comes from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, currently the 2023 release. Historical population figures use Census Population Estimates Program annual estimates. Data is public domain and freely available at census.gov.