Rank #32 by Population · Updated April 2026

Nevada Population 2026

Source·US Census ACS 5-Year 2023Updated·Apr 12, 2026Reviewed by·Population Review Data Team

The population of Nevada is 3,141,000 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 32nd-most populous state in the United States. The median household income is $75,561, the median home value is $406,100, and the median age is 38.9.

Nevada's population has grown 3890.8% since 1910 (81,875 → 3,267,467).

3,141,000

Population

People / sq mi

$75,561

Median Income

38.9

Median Age

Nevada covers 109,860 sq mi of land at a density of 28.6 people per square mile.

About Nevada

Nevada is a US state with a population of 3,141,000. It ranks #32 among US states by population. The median age is 38.9, in line with the national median. The population is 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

The median household income in Nevada is $75,561, near the US median of $74,580. 9.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $406,100, with monthly rent averaging $1,489. The homeownership rate of 59.3% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Nevada reflects 27.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.8 minutes each way.

Nevada, #32 by population

Nevada Population History (1910-2024)

The state of Nevada had a population of 81,875 in 1910 and 3,267,467 in 2024, a 40× growth over 114 years. The peak was 3,267,467 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.79%.

3,267,467

Population (2024)

81,875

Population (1910)

3,267,467

Peak (2024)

2.79%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
1910	81,875	-	-	decennial
1920	77,407	-4,468	-0.56%	decennial
1930	91,058	+13,651	+1.64%	decennial
1940	110,247	+19,189	+1.93%	decennial
1950	160,083	+49,836	+3.80%	decennial
1960	285,278	+125,195	+5.95%	decennial
1970	488,738	+203,460	+5.53%	decennial
1980	800,493	+311,755	+5.06%	decennial
1990	1,201,833	+401,340	+4.15%	decennial
2000	1,998,257	+796,424	+5.22%	decennial
2010	2,700,551	+702,294	+3.06%	decennial
2020	3,104,614	+404,063	+1.40%	decennial
2020	3,116,967	+12,353	-	estimate
2021	3,148,141	+31,174	+1.00%	estimate
2022	3,176,116	+27,975	+0.89%	estimate
2023	3,214,363	+38,247	+1.20%	estimate
2024	3,267,467	+53,104	+1.65%	estimate

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.6%

5-9

6.0%

10-14

6.5%

15-19

6.1%

20-24

5.8%

25-34

14.4%

35-44

13.7%

45-54

12.7%

55-59

6.3%

60-64

6.1%

65-74

10.2%

75-84

5.0%

85+

1.4%

Male: 50.4% · Female: 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

White	53.2%
Black or African American	9.4%
Asian	0.1%
American Indian & Alaska Native	1.3%
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander	0.5%
Two or More Races	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.9%

Economy & Income

$75,561

Median Household Income

$39,963

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

$102,911

Mean Household Income

58.3%

Employment Rate

Cost of Living

Nevada's overall price level is 100.0 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 0.0% lower the US average. Adjusting for cost of living, Nevada's median household income of $75,561 has the buying power of $75,577 in average-priced areas.

100.0

Price Level (US = 100)

$75,577

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$75,561

Nominal Median Income

Education

87.4%

High School Graduate+

27.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

Births & Fertility

33,193

Live Births (2022)

10.6

Birth Rate (per 1,000)

51.5%

Births to Married Mothers

Births by Mother's Age

Under 20

3,663 (11.0%)

20-24

6,051 (18.2%)

25-29

9,670 (29.1%)

30-34

9,615 (29.0%)

35-39

5,275 (15.9%)

40+

1,178 (3.5%)

Births by Mother's Race

White	70.0%
Black or African American	14.3%
Hispanic or Latino	39.2%

Housing

$406,100

Median Home Value

$1,489

Median Rent

1,307,338

Total Housing Units

59.3%

Owner-Occupied

40.7%

Renter-Occupied

9.5%

Vacant

Languages Spoken at Home

70.7% of Nevada residents age 5+ speak only English at home. The most common non-English languages spoken at home in Nevada:

#	Language	Speakers	% of pop. 5+
1	Spanish	228,307	7.70%
2	Tagalog (incl. Filipino)	26,869	0.91%
3	Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)	19,538	0.66%
4	Amharic, Somali, or other Afro-Asiatic	6,240	0.21%
5	Korean	6,186	0.21%
6	Vietnamese	5,743	0.19%
7	Thai, Lao, or other Tai-Kadai	3,391	0.11%
8	Persian (incl. Farsi, Dari)	2,669	0.09%
9	Arabic	2,569	0.09%
10	Japanese	2,519	0.08%

Commute

2.4%

Drive Alone

1.5%

Carpool

10.5%

Work From Home

24.8 min

Avg Commute

Largest Cities in Nevada

#	City	Population	Median Income	Median Home
1	Las Vegas	650,873	$70,723	$395,300
2	Henderson	324,523	$88,654	$465,000
3	North Las Vegas	270,773	$76,772	$372,300
4	Reno	268,959	$78,448	$498,600
5	Enterprise	232,043	$93,980	$449,300
6	Spring Valley	219,913	$72,364	$407,900
7	Sunrise Manor	199,099	$55,034	$290,900
8	Paradise	186,178	$58,874	$358,400
9	Sparks	109,106	$86,979	$455,900
10	Carson	58,364	$71,809	$426,700
11	Whitney	46,268	$63,480	$299,700
12	Pahrump	45,811	$58,560	$283,400
13	Winchester	37,774	$49,190	$287,100
14	Summerlin South	30,075	$113,301	$641,600
15	Fernley	23,631	$87,991	$352,600
16	Sun Valley	22,697	$76,108	$321,000
17	Mesquite	21,314	$74,439	$374,400
18	Elko	20,624	$75,630	$285,400
19	Spanish Springs	17,512	$121,250	$600,000
20	Dayton	15,873	$91,221	$399,400

Counties in Nevada

#	County	Population	Median Income
1	Clark County	2,293,764	$73,845
2	Washoe County	491,770	$85,600
3	Lyon County	60,630	$73,460
4	Carson City	58,364	$71,809
5	Elko County	53,852	$83,427
6	Nye County	53,207	$55,975
7	Douglas County	49,624	$88,018
8	Churchill County	25,614	$73,268
9	Humboldt County	17,299	$79,946
10	White Pine County	8,856	$72,294
11	Pershing County	6,505	$72,007
12	Lander County	5,745	$84,474
13	Mineral County	4,557	$50,584
14	Lincoln County	4,452	$69,496
15	Storey County	4,139	$96,000
16	Eureka County	1,660	$73,095
17	Esmeralda County	962	-

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Metro areas in Nevada

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Congressional districts in Nevada

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Largest school districts in Nevada

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Common questions about Nevada

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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, making it the 32nd-most populous state in the United States.

Nevada is gaining population, with a +3890.8% change over the available historical Census record. Nevada's population has grown 3890.8% since 1910 (81,875 → 3,267,467).

The median household income in Nevada is $75,561, with a per capita income of $39,963. 9.0% of the population lives below the federal poverty level.

53.2% of Nevada's population identifies as White (Census ACS 2023). 9.4% is Black or African American, 0.1% is Asian, and 2.9% is Hispanic or Latino (any race, counted separately under Census methodology).

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

The median age in Nevada is 38.9 years. The population is 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

Nevada's population has grown 3890.8% since 1910 (81,875 → 3,267,467).

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.

Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, CDC National Vital Statistics System (2022)

Demographic data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. Birth statistics from the CDC National Vital Statistics System via Data Commons. California does not report marital status on birth certificates. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.