Population 33,111 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in The Lakes
Household size in The Lakes
| Period | The Lakes | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.78 | 2.73 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.87 | 2.80 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.85 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.81 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | +0.03 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in The Lakes run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.37, even as the national average fell.
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 The Lakes
| Period | The Lakes | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8 | 36.1 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.2 | 37.1 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.2 | 38.3 | 39.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.1 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +3.1 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
At 41.1, the median age in The Lakes is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Las Vegas area as a whole, where the median age is 39.2. The median age has climbed from 38.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 The Lakes
| Period | The Lakes | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 14.7% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 13.7% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 13.5% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in The Lakes than nationally: 10.4%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 The Lakes
Renters in The Lakes
| Period | The Lakes | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.2% | 41.8% | 39.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.8% | 46.9% | 44.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.7% | 46.2% | 43.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.5% | 42.2% | 40.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +0.5 pts | +0.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in The Lakes than nationally: 47.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. More than a third of owners (36.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southwest. The renter share has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, 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 The Lakes
| Period | The Lakes | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 14.7% | 14.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 14.8% | 14.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 11.9% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −6.1 pts | −5.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in The Lakes: 11.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 2.9 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 The Lakes
| Period | The Lakes | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1992 | 1990 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1993 | 1991 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1993 | 1992 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1996 | 1995 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The Lakes has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1992, versus 1980 nationally. Locally, though, homes here are older than in the Las Vegas area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1996. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the south.
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 The Lakes
| Period | The Lakes | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,307 | $1,239 | $1,199 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,311 | $1,197 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,388 | $1,305 | $1,276 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,969 | $1,830 | $1,787 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$662 | +$591 | +$587 | +$606 |
Rent in The Lakes runs $1,969 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $662 a month since 2006–10, up 51%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.2% 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 east; the highest are in the southwest.
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 The Lakes
Bachelor's degrees in The Lakes
| Period | The Lakes | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8% | 22.4% | 22.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.7% | 22.4% | 22.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.0% | 24.2% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.6% | 27.4% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in The Lakes (38.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is higher than in the Las Vegas area overall (27.4%). The share with a degree has risen 3.8 points since 2006–10, 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 The Lakes
| Period | The Lakes | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.9% | 84.1% | 84.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.6% | 84.1% | 84.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.1% | 85.5% | 86.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 86.3% | 87.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in The Lakes: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, 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 The Lakes
| Period | The Lakes | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in The Lakes: 6.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Still, the rate is lower than in the Las Vegas area overall (7.6%). 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).
The Lakes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lakes | 2.51 | 41.1 | 10.4% | 47.5% | 11.3% | 1992 | $1,969 | 38.6% | 94.7% | 6.3% |
| The Lakes-Country Club | 2.58 | 43.0 | 8.1% | 46.6% | 6.2% | 1994 | $1,871 | 34.6% | 91.6% | 14.8% |
| Angel Park Lindell | 2.72 | 41.7 | 17.7% | 46.1% | 5.2% | 1992 | $1,822 | 26.1% | 89.2% | 7.8% |
| The Crossing | 2.23 | 46.6 | 9.0% | 29.7% | 9.7% | 1997 | $2,111 | 45.8% | 97.8% | 7.7% |
| Summerlin North | 2.50 | 47.5 | 6.7% | 28.5% | 6.1% | 2003 | $2,240 | 50.1% | 93.7% | 3.7% |
| The Vistas | 2.82 | 42.1 | 7.5% | 30.3% | 2.8% | 2006 | $2,682 | 58.4% | 96.0% | 9.1% |
| Buffalo | 2.48 | 41.5 | 15.4% | 60.9% | 9.6% | 1984 | $1,613 | 25.5% | 91.0% | 6.9% |
| Pioneer Park | 2.80 | 36.3 | 18.5% | 52.8% | 10.1% | 1992 | $1,715 | 22.3% | 86.6% | 5.7% |
| The Trails | 2.69 | 47.3 | 9.6% | 24.8% | 7.2% | 1995 | $2,214 | 52.6% | 96.5% | 4.8% |
| The Pueblo | 2.46 | 44.1 | 13.6% | 42.8% | 3.6% | 1995 | $1,972 | 34.3% | 92.9% | 10.7% |
| The Paseos | 2.67 | 40.4 | 6.0% | 10.6% | 6.9% | 2016 | $2,765 | 60.5% | 96.8% | 2.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Belmont, Philadelphia, PA · Southwest, Reno, NV · The Colony, Anaheim, CA · Murray Hill, Manhattan, NY · Montecito Heights, Los Angeles, CA · Montebello, Denver, CO · Millard, Omaha, NE · Mayfield, Philadelphia, PA · Mariners Harbor, Staten Island, NY · Los Feliz, Los Angeles, 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 The Lakes. 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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