Population 15,599 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Las Vegas
Household size in Las Vegas
| Period | Las Vegas | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.25 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.12 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Las Vegas are small: just 2.12 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.25 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 52 New Mexico cities with 5,000+ people, only three have 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 Las Vegas
| Period | Las Vegas | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.5 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.3 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.8 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Las Vegas is 43.8 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the north.
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 Las Vegas
| Period | Las Vegas | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Las Vegas: 15.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Las Vegas
Renters in Las Vegas
| Period | Las Vegas | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.9% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.0% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.0% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.8% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Las Vegas than nationally: 37.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About six in ten owners (60.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Las Vegas has a higher share of renters than the great majority of New Mexico cities.
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 Las Vegas
| Period | Las Vegas | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Las Vegas: 15.6% of homes are empty, 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. Vacancy is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Las Vegas
| Period | Las Vegas | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +6 |
Las Vegas is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east. Only two of the 52 New Mexico cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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 Las Vegas
| Period | Las Vegas | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $560 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $653 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $654 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $776 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$216 | +$411 | +$606 |
Rent in Las Vegas runs $776 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $216 a month since 2006–10, up 39%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 38.5% 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 west; the highest are in the south.
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 Las Vegas
Bachelor's degrees in Las Vegas
| Period | Las Vegas | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.5% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Las Vegas than nationally: 28.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southwest.
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 Las Vegas
| Period | Las Vegas | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.7% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.8% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.5% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.2% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Las Vegas is close to the national rate: 89.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in New Mexico as a whole (87.5%). The share with a diploma has risen 7.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Las Vegas
| Period | Las Vegas | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Las Vegas runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 4.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Las Vegas compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 2.12 | 43.8 | 15.6% | 37.8% | 15.6% | 1969 | $776 | 28.5% | 89.2% | 4.6% |
| Romeroville | 2.08 | 58.6 | 18.5% | 13.4% | 19.6% | 1982 | $829 | 20.6% | 89.9% | 5.1% |
| Los Vigiles | 2.00 | 57.0 | 17.8% | 10.3% | 27.9% | 1978 | $725 | 26.6% | 88.6% | 0.1% |
| La Manga | 2.76 | 46.7 | 23.7% | 9.4% | 15.2% | 1994 | $811 | 27.8% | 80.2% | 2.4% |
| Montezuma | 2.13 | 57.7 | 20.4% | 4.8% | 36.4% | 1979 | $820 | 34.4% | 87.4% | 2.4% |
| Gabaldon | 2.67 | 48.0 | 20.7% | 0.8% | 21.9% | 1993 | $811 | 34.8% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| Las Tusas | 1.67 | 70.1 | 12.3% | 0.0% | 25.6% | 1989 | $821 | 18.6% | 90.2% | 0.0% |
| San Pablo | 2.58 | 54.3 | 24.1% | 0.0% | 28.8% | 1981 | $813 | 33.7% | 80.2% | 16.9% |
| Mineral Hill | 2.54 | 56.1 | 25.4% | 0.0% | 31.8% | 1976 | $812 | 33.1% | 82.7% | 23.5% |
| Sapello | 2.23 | 57.7 | 13.8% | 0.3% | 19.6% | 1994 | $823 | 24.8% | 84.5% | 3.8% |
| Watrous | 2.37 | 62.0 | 14.1% | 27.3% | 36.4% | 1948 | $771 | 31.1% | 96.4% | 3.6% |
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 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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