Population 9,136 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Laughlin
Household size in Laughlin
| Period | Laughlin | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.12 | 2.78 | 2.73 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.08 | 2.87 | 2.80 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.92 | 2.85 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.09 | 2.81 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | +0.03 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Laughlin are small: just 2.09 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. Laughlin has the smallest households of any Nevada city with 5,000+ people.
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 Laughlin
| Period | Laughlin | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.4 | 36.1 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 55.1 | 37.1 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 60.9 | 38.3 | 39.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 55.1 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +3.1 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 55.1, Laughlin is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 51.4, in line with the national trend. Laughlin is older than the great majority of Nevada cities.
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 Laughlin
| Period | Laughlin | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 14.7% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 13.7% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 13.5% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Laughlin (9.5%), 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.
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 Laughlin
Renters in Laughlin
| Period | Laughlin | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.5% | 41.8% | 39.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 58.2% | 46.9% | 44.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.9% | 46.2% | 43.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.1% | 42.2% | 40.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | +0.5 pts | +0.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Laughlin than nationally: 48.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 51.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 7.3 points, even as the national share rose. Of the 35 Nevada cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher share of renters.
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 Laughlin
| Period | Laughlin | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.1% | 14.7% | 14.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.6% | 14.8% | 14.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 30.1% | 11.9% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −6.1 pts | −5.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Laughlin: 23.2% 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 has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Laughlin
| Period | Laughlin | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1992 | 1990 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1993 | 1991 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1993 | 1992 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1996 | 1995 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Laughlin is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south has the oldest housing.
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 Laughlin
| Period | Laughlin | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $954 | $1,239 | $1,199 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $711 | $1,197 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $736 | $1,305 | $1,276 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,078 | $1,830 | $1,787 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$124 | +$591 | +$587 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Laughlin costs $1,078 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $124 a month since 2006–10, up 13%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 40.6% 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 south; the highest are in the center.
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 Laughlin
Bachelor's degrees in Laughlin
| Period | Laughlin | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 22.4% | 22.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 22.4% | 22.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 24.2% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.2% | 27.4% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +5.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Laughlin: 18.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Laughlin
| Period | Laughlin | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.8% | 84.1% | 84.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.4% | 84.1% | 84.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.4% | 85.5% | 86.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.5% | 86.3% | 87.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Laughlin is close to the national rate: 89.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in the Las Vegas area as a whole (86.3%). The share with a diploma is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than 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 Laughlin
| Period | Laughlin | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Laughlin than nationally: unemployment was 7.1%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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).
Laughlin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laughlin | 2.09 | 55.1 | 9.5% | 48.1% | 23.2% | 1995 | $1,078 | 18.2% | 89.5% | 7.1% |
| Bullhead City | 2.05 | 53.7 | 9.6% | 29.9% | 16.3% | 1991 | $1,069 | 15.2% | 85.8% | 10.9% |
| Katherine | 2.08 | 59.7 | 10.4% | 75.8% | 34.7% | 1994 | $968 | 8.7% | 77.4% | 18.2% |
| Fort Mohave | 2.20 | 58.6 | 9.6% | 14.7% | 11.3% | 1999 | $1,242 | 10.8% | 88.3% | 9.6% |
| Oatman | 1.54 | 46.0 | 2.3% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 1990 | $950 | 6.3% | 78.1% | 0.4% |
| Cal Nev Ari | 1.64 | 64.0 | 6.9% | 31.0% | 36.3% | 1982 | $596 | 9.0% | 76.0% | 17.5% |
| Golden Valley | 2.09 | 56.1 | 9.3% | 12.5% | 13.9% | 1995 | $1,069 | 5.8% | 75.7% | 5.7% |
| So-Hi | 2.24 | 67.1 | 3.0% | 22.8% | 16.5% | 1999 | $1,068 | 7.5% | 72.6% | 21.0% |
| Walnut Creek | 1.67 | 56.3 | 2.3% | 9.3% | 12.6% | 1994 | $950 | 6.1% | 78.2% | 1.8% |
| Kingman | 2.23 | 47.2 | 12.3% | 29.3% | 6.3% | 1993 | $1,102 | 19.1% | 89.6% | 6.2% |
| New Kingman-Butler | 2.36 | 44.3 | 12.8% | 34.5% | 7.4% | 1988 | $1,107 | 9.4% | 83.5% | 3.9% |
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 Laughlin. 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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