Population 51,843 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Michael Way
Household size in Michael Way
| Period | Michael Way | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.87 | 2.78 | 2.73 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.97 | 2.87 | 2.80 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.85 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 2.81 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | +0.03 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Michael Way holds 2.81 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.87 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the west.
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 Michael Way
| Period | Michael Way | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9 | 36.1 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.9 | 37.1 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.8 | 38.3 | 39.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.3 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +3.1 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Michael Way is young: half of its residents are under 35.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.9, in line with the national trend.
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 Michael Way
| Period | Michael Way | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 14.7% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 13.7% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 13.5% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Michael Way: 17.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Michael Way
Renters in Michael Way
| Period | Michael Way | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.5% | 41.8% | 39.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 58.5% | 46.9% | 44.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.4% | 46.2% | 43.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.9% | 42.2% | 40.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +0.5 pts | +0.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Michael Way: 55.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About a third of owners (33.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.4 points, as it has 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 Michael Way
| Period | Michael Way | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 14.7% | 14.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 14.8% | 14.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 11.9% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −6.1 pts | −5.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Michael Way is close to the national rate: 9.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 4.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Michael Way
| Period | Michael Way | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1992 | 1990 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1993 | 1991 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1993 | 1992 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1996 | 1995 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Michael Way are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. Still, homes here are older than in the Las Vegas area overall, where the median home dates to 1996. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southeast 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 Michael Way
| Period | Michael Way | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,037 | $1,239 | $1,199 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $982 | $1,197 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,070 | $1,305 | $1,276 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,582 | $1,830 | $1,787 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$545 | +$591 | +$587 | +$606 |
The median renter in Michael Way pays $1,582 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Las Vegas area as a whole ($1,830). Rents are up $545 a month from 2006–10, a 53% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 37.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Michael Way
Bachelor's degrees in Michael Way
| Period | Michael Way | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 22.4% | 22.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 22.4% | 22.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 24.2% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 27.4% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +5.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Michael Way have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 15.5%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest 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 Michael Way
| Period | Michael Way | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.0% | 84.1% | 84.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.3% | 84.1% | 84.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.5% | 85.5% | 86.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.8% | 86.3% | 87.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Michael Way never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 2.8 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 Michael Way
| Period | Michael Way | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Michael Way than nationally: unemployment was 7.2%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.0 points, mirroring the country. 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).
Michael Way 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Way | 2.81 | 35.3 | 17.9% | 55.9% | 9.3% | 1986 | $1,582 | 15.5% | 79.8% | 7.2% |
| Twin Lakes | 3.49 | 37.9 | 17.6% | 45.2% | 7.7% | 1973 | $1,635 | 13.3% | 75.1% | 7.2% |
| Pioneer Park | 2.80 | 36.3 | 18.5% | 52.8% | 10.1% | 1992 | $1,715 | 22.3% | 86.6% | 5.7% |
| Charleston Heights | 3.05 | 36.9 | 15.4% | 47.5% | 8.8% | 1973 | $1,530 | 13.9% | 78.7% | 6.8% |
| Desert Shores | 2.46 | 41.7 | 12.9% | 49.6% | 7.1% | 1992 | $1,996 | 29.4% | 90.5% | 8.5% |
| The Pueblo | 2.46 | 44.1 | 13.6% | 42.8% | 3.6% | 1995 | $1,972 | 34.3% | 92.9% | 10.7% |
| North Cheyenne | 2.70 | 44.2 | 9.6% | 26.3% | 7.4% | 1995 | $1,800 | 24.4% | 91.1% | 9.0% |
| Buffalo | 2.48 | 41.5 | 15.4% | 60.9% | 9.6% | 1984 | $1,613 | 25.5% | 91.0% | 6.9% |
| Angel Park Lindell | 2.72 | 41.7 | 17.7% | 46.1% | 5.2% | 1992 | $1,822 | 26.1% | 89.2% | 7.8% |
| West Las Vegas | 2.92 | 31.9 | 24.8% | 67.4% | 8.1% | 1983 | $1,334 | 9.7% | 69.9% | 9.9% |
| University Medical Center | 2.24 | 35.6 | 15.0% | 78.2% | 19.2% | 1983 | $1,553 | 18.1% | 79.8% | 15.0% |
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 Michael Way. 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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