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Las Vegas, Nevada Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Las Vegas, Nevada is 650,873 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 25th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Nevada. The median household income is $70,723, the median home value is $395,300, and the median age is 38.5.

The population has grown 16.1% since 2010 (584,576 → 678,922).

650,873

Population

4588

People / sq mi

$70,723

Median Income

$395,300

Median Home Value

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Las Vegas covers 141.9 sq mi of land at 4588 people per square mile.

About Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 50.4% of the population. Las Vegas is a city in Nevada with a population of 650,873. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Nevada in the country, at #1 by population.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $70,723 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.5%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $395,300, with typical rent around $1,456.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 27.3% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Around 10.5% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.

The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Las Vegas, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.

Las Vegas city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Las Vegas city had a population of 584,576 in 2010 and 678,922 in 2024, a 16.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 678,922 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.08%.

2024 · 679K20102024
Las Vegas city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

678,922

Population (2024)

584,576

Population (2010)

678,922

Peak (2024)

1.08%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010584,576
2011586,606
2012593,275
2013599,551
2014607,976
2015617,487
2016626,538
2017635,262
2018643,228
2019651,319
2020647,763
2021651,868
2022656,716
2023666,630
2024678,922

Race & Ethnicity

White49.2%
Black or African American11.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.5%
Two or More Races0.2%

Economy & Income

$70,723

Median Household Income

$38,421

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$395,300

Median Home Value

$1,456

Median Rent

55.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

85.8%

High School+

27.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.5%

Drive Alone

72.6%

Public Transit

10.5%

Work From Home

25.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

50.4%

Foreign Born

67.0%

Non-English at Home

8.2%

Veterans

13.3%

With Disability

86.8%

Health Insurance

95.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Education, Health Care & Social Services21.2%
Professional, Scientific & Management17.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.7%
Construction8.0%
Retail Trade6.5%
Information6.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.5%
Public Administration3.8%
Manufacturing3.3%
Transportation & Warehousing1.7%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

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Common questions about Las Vegas, NV

Frequently Asked Questions

Las Vegas, Nevada has a population of 650,873 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 25th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Nevada.

The median household income in Las Vegas, Nevada is $70,723, with 10.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Las Vegas, Nevada is $395,300, with median monthly rent at $1,456 and a homeownership rate of 55.7%.

The median age in Las Vegas, Nevada is 38.5 years. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

The population has grown 16.1% since 2010 (584,576 → 678,922).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.