Population 30,555 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in East Las Vegas
Household size in East Las Vegas
| Period | East Las Vegas | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.52 | 2.78 | 2.73 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.64 | 2.87 | 2.80 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.50 | 2.85 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.26 | 2.81 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | +0.03 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in East Las Vegas are large by national standards, averaging 3.26 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.52, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of Las Vegas' 33 neighborhoods have larger 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 East Las Vegas
| Period | East Las Vegas | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1 | 36.1 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.1 | 37.1 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.8 | 38.3 | 39.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.0 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +3.1 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.0, East Las Vegas is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 29.1, mirroring the country. Few Las Vegas neighborhoods are younger: only two of 33.
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 East Las Vegas
| Period | East Las Vegas | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 14.7% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 13.7% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 13.5% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head 23.2% of households in East Las Vegas, well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.0 points, even as the national share fell. Few Las Vegas neighborhoods have a higher share of single-parent households: only two of 33.
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 East Las Vegas
Renters in East Las Vegas
| Period | East Las Vegas | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.2% | 41.8% | 39.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 59.8% | 46.9% | 44.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.2% | 46.2% | 43.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 65.0% | 42.2% | 40.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +0.5 pts | +0.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in East Las Vegas rent: 65.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly six in ten owners (57.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 East Las Vegas
| Period | East Las Vegas | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 14.7% | 14.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 14.8% | 14.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −6.1 pts | −5.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in East Las Vegas as nationally: 8.8%, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.0 points, in line with the national trend.
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 East Las Vegas
| Period | East Las Vegas | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1992 | 1990 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1993 | 1991 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1993 | 1992 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1996 | 1995 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in East Las Vegas was built around 1981, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in the Las Vegas area overall, where the median home dates to 1996. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the northwest.
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 East Las Vegas
| Period | East Las Vegas | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $930 | $1,239 | $1,199 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $877 | $1,197 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $956 | $1,305 | $1,276 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,256 | $1,830 | $1,787 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$326 | +$591 | +$587 | +$606 |
The median renter in East Las Vegas pays $1,256 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $326 a month from 2006–10, a 35% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.0% of the typical renter's income, 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 west; the highest are in the north.
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 East Las Vegas
Bachelor's degrees in East Las Vegas
| Period | East Las Vegas | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 22.4% | 22.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 22.4% | 22.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 24.2% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 27.4% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in East Las Vegas: 6.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 1.6 points, even as the national share rose. East Las Vegas has the lowest share of college graduates of any Las Vegas neighborhood.
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 East Las Vegas
| Period | East Las Vegas | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.4% | 84.1% | 84.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 57.4% | 84.1% | 84.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 56.8% | 85.5% | 86.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 61.6% | 86.3% | 87.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults in East Las Vegas never finished high school, well above the national share: only 61.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points, as it has nationally. Only one other Las Vegas neighborhood has a lower share of high school graduates.
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 East Las Vegas
| Period | East Las Vegas | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in East Las Vegas runs well above the national rate: 10.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
East Las Vegas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Las Vegas | 3.26 | 33.0 | 23.2% | 65.0% | 8.8% | 1981 | $1,256 | 6.6% | 61.6% | 10.3% |
| Downtown East | 2.69 | 35.5 | 25.2% | 81.2% | 14.0% | 1974 | $1,060 | 9.4% | 68.8% | 10.0% |
| Sunrise | 3.42 | 32.4 | 23.0% | 59.8% | 14.6% | 1983 | $1,452 | 8.6% | 63.3% | 9.1% |
| Cultural Corridor | 3.15 | 37.2 | 22.1% | 81.5% | 10.0% | 1971 | $1,097 | 8.5% | 61.0% | 13.4% |
| 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% |
| Vegas Heights | 3.39 | 32.6 | 21.5% | 50.8% | 7.6% | 1982 | $1,382 | 8.9% | 67.8% | 12.6% |
| University Medical Center | 2.24 | 35.6 | 15.0% | 78.2% | 19.2% | 1983 | $1,553 | 18.1% | 79.8% | 15.0% |
| West Las Vegas | 2.92 | 31.9 | 24.8% | 67.4% | 8.1% | 1983 | $1,334 | 9.7% | 69.9% | 9.9% |
| Twin Lakes | 3.49 | 37.9 | 17.6% | 45.2% | 7.7% | 1973 | $1,635 | 13.3% | 75.1% | 7.2% |
| Rancho Charleston | 2.78 | 39.8 | 19.2% | 56.2% | 12.1% | 1974 | $1,520 | 19.4% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Millard, Omaha, NE · Active Bethel, Eugene, OR · Ashburn, Chicago, IL · Far South, Fort Worth, TX · Montebello, Denver, CO · Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ · Silver Lake, Eastmont, WA · Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA · Laurelton, Queens, NY · La Habra City, La Habra, CA
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 East Las Vegas. 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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