Population 17,161 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Macdonald Ranch
Household size in Macdonald Ranch
| Period | Macdonald Ranch | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.56 | 2.78 | 2.73 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.67 | 2.87 | 2.80 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.65 | 2.85 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.59 | 2.81 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.21 | +0.03 | +0.03 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Macdonald Ranch run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.30 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the north.
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 Macdonald Ranch
| Period | Macdonald Ranch | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.6 | 39.8 | 36.1 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.3 | 40.6 | 37.1 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.4 | 42.1 | 38.3 | 39.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.7 | 43.0 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +3.2 | +3.1 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.7, Macdonald Ranch is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 44.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Henderson's 21 neighborhoods, only two are older.
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 Macdonald Ranch
| Period | Macdonald Ranch | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 10.7% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 12.1% | 14.7% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 9.8% | 13.7% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 10.5% | 13.5% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.8% of households in Macdonald Ranch, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, 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 Macdonald Ranch
Renters in Macdonald Ranch
| Period | Macdonald Ranch | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.4% | 32.4% | 41.8% | 39.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.7% | 37.9% | 46.9% | 44.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.6% | 36.0% | 46.2% | 43.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.5% | 34.0% | 42.2% | 40.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +1.6 pts | +0.5 pts | +0.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Macdonald Ranch own their homes; 30.5% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 40.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the east. The renter share has risen 4.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Macdonald Ranch
| Period | Macdonald Ranch | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 13.7% | 14.7% | 14.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 11.8% | 14.8% | 14.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 10.9% | 11.9% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −6.0 pts | −6.1 pts | −5.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Macdonald Ranch as nationally: 8.9%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 3.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Macdonald Ranch has a higher vacancy rate than at least four in five Henderson neighborhoods.
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 Macdonald Ranch
| Period | Macdonald Ranch | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2000 | 1996 | 1992 | 1990 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2001 | 1997 | 1993 | 1991 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2001 | 1998 | 1993 | 1992 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 2001 | 1996 | 1995 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Macdonald Ranch is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2003, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. That is in line with the rest of Henderson. The median year built has moved up from 2000 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 Macdonald Ranch
| Period | Macdonald Ranch | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,331 | $1,373 | $1,239 | $1,199 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,377 | $1,337 | $1,197 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,484 | $1,455 | $1,305 | $1,276 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,242 | $2,045 | $1,830 | $1,787 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$911 | +$672 | +$591 | +$587 | +$606 |
The median renter in Macdonald Ranch pays $2,242 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $911 a month since 2006–10, up 68%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the east.
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 Macdonald Ranch
Bachelor's degrees in Macdonald Ranch
| Period | Macdonald Ranch | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9% | 29.7% | 22.4% | 22.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.2% | 30.9% | 22.4% | 22.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.9% | 33.2% | 24.2% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.7% | 37.4% | 27.4% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.7 pts | +7.7 pts | +5.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Macdonald Ranch: 48.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Macdonald Ranch
| Period | Macdonald Ranch | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.8% | 92.4% | 84.1% | 84.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 93.0% | 84.1% | 84.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.1% | 93.8% | 85.5% | 86.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 93.6% | 86.3% | 87.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +1.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Macdonald Ranch: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.3 points, 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 Macdonald Ranch
| Period | Macdonald Ranch | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 7.5% | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 10.5% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 6.0% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Macdonald Ranch: 7.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 1.9 points, even as the national rate fell. 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).
Macdonald Ranch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macdonald Ranch | 2.51 | 46.7 | 7.8% | 30.5% | 8.9% | 2003 | $2,242 | 48.7% | 95.1% | 7.6% |
| Green Valley Ranch | 2.45 | 45.9 | 7.4% | 36.1% | 4.1% | 2000 | $2,160 | 49.6% | 97.2% | 6.7% |
| Westgate | 2.59 | 41.5 | 13.0% | 46.0% | 6.7% | 2005 | $2,314 | 41.8% | 95.9% | 7.2% |
| Green Valley South | 2.54 | 44.7 | 10.8% | 35.8% | 9.7% | 1995 | $1,915 | 39.1% | 93.7% | 6.3% |
| McCullough Hills | 2.60 | 39.7 | 6.5% | 47.8% | 6.2% | 2005 | $1,817 | 37.4% | 94.4% | 5.9% |
| Anthem | 2.34 | 58.7 | 6.0% | 14.1% | 6.6% | 2006 | $2,219 | 52.2% | 96.8% | 5.8% |
| Gibson Springs | 2.38 | 36.0 | 9.8% | 57.6% | 6.2% | 2004 | $1,904 | 29.6% | 90.5% | 7.0% |
| Green Valley North | 2.57 | 42.0 | 11.1% | 38.9% | 7.7% | 1991 | $1,880 | 31.5% | 92.8% | 7.8% |
| West Henderson | 2.51 | 38.4 | 6.3% | 22.2% | 9.0% | 2018 | $2,345 | 48.2% | 95.8% | 3.2% |
| Whitney Ranch | 2.79 | 37.2 | 16.4% | 50.3% | 6.6% | 1999 | $1,882 | 27.5% | 93.4% | 10.2% |
| Paradise Hills | 3.41 | 39.2 | 6.7% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 2006 | $2,276 | 36.3% | 95.8% | 2.4% |
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 Macdonald Ranch. 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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