Population 10,372 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Downtown
Household size in Downtown
| Period | Downtown | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.92 | 2.78 | 2.73 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.92 | 2.87 | 2.80 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.78 | 2.85 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.77 | 2.81 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | +0.03 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Downtown is a place of small households, averaging 1.77 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 1.92 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Las Vegas neighborhood has smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Downtown
| Period | Downtown | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 36.1 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.4 | 37.1 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.1 | 38.3 | 39.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.4 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +3.1 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Downtown is 43.4 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.4, mirroring the country. Downtown is older than at least four in five Las Vegas neighborhoods.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Downtown
| Period | Downtown | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 14.7% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 13.7% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 13.5% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.0% of households in Downtown, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Downtown has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Las Vegas neighborhoods.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Downtown
Renters in Downtown
| Period | Downtown | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.3% | 41.8% | 39.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 90.5% | 46.9% | 44.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 89.4% | 46.2% | 43.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 87.5% | 42.2% | 40.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +0.5 pts | +0.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Downtown: 87.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 40.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.8 points, even as the national share rose. Downtown has the highest share of renters of any Las Vegas neighborhood.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Downtown
| Period | Downtown | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.6% | 14.7% | 14.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.8% | 14.8% | 14.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 30.6% | 11.9% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −6.1 pts | −5.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.4% of the housing in Downtown, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. No other Las Vegas neighborhood has a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Downtown
| Period | Downtown | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1992 | 1990 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1993 | 1991 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1993 | 1992 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1996 | 1995 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Downtown are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the Las Vegas area overall, where the median home dates to 1996. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Downtown
| Period | Downtown | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $665 | $1,239 | $1,199 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $641 | $1,197 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $753 | $1,305 | $1,276 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,121 | $1,830 | $1,787 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$456 | +$591 | +$587 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Downtown costs $1,121 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $456 a month from 2006–10, a 69% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 37.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Downtown
Bachelor's degrees in Downtown
| Period | Downtown | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 22.4% | 22.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 22.4% | 22.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 24.2% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 27.4% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +5.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Downtown: 18.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Downtown
| Period | Downtown | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.5% | 84.1% | 84.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.8% | 84.1% | 84.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.2% | 85.5% | 86.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.7% | 86.3% | 87.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Downtown never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 9.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Downtown
| Period | Downtown | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Downtown: 12.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only two of Las Vegas' 33 neighborhoods have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Downtown compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown | 1.77 | 43.4 | 8.0% | 87.5% | 22.4% | 1981 | $1,121 | 18.6% | 79.7% | 12.9% |
| Huntridge | 2.74 | 40.9 | 10.6% | 57.8% | 8.1% | 1964 | $1,344 | 20.4% | 76.2% | 7.6% |
| Cultural Corridor | 3.15 | 37.2 | 22.1% | 81.5% | 10.0% | 1971 | $1,097 | 8.5% | 61.0% | 13.4% |
| Downtown East | 2.69 | 35.5 | 25.2% | 81.2% | 14.0% | 1974 | $1,060 | 9.4% | 68.8% | 10.0% |
| University Medical Center | 2.24 | 35.6 | 15.0% | 78.2% | 19.2% | 1983 | $1,553 | 18.1% | 79.8% | 15.0% |
| East Las Vegas | 3.26 | 33.0 | 23.2% | 65.0% | 8.8% | 1981 | $1,256 | 6.6% | 61.6% | 10.3% |
| West Las Vegas | 2.92 | 31.9 | 24.8% | 67.4% | 8.1% | 1983 | $1,334 | 9.7% | 69.9% | 9.9% |
| Vegas Heights | 3.39 | 32.6 | 21.5% | 50.8% | 7.6% | 1982 | $1,382 | 8.9% | 67.8% | 12.6% |
| Rancho Charleston | 2.78 | 39.8 | 19.2% | 56.2% | 12.1% | 1974 | $1,520 | 19.4% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Sunrise | 3.42 | 32.4 | 23.0% | 59.8% | 14.6% | 1983 | $1,452 | 8.6% | 63.3% | 9.1% |
| Twin Lakes | 3.49 | 37.9 | 17.6% | 45.2% | 7.7% | 1973 | $1,635 | 13.3% | 75.1% | 7.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Downtown. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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