Nevada
3.3 million people live in Nevada. Its population grew 5.7% since 2020, the 10th fastest of 51. The typical household earns $85,198 a year, about the same as the national median, and the median home is worth $459,400, 24% above the U.S. median.
- Population
- 3.3 million
- 21st lowest of 51
- Median household income
- $85,198
- about the same as the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $459,400
- 24% higher than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 11.4%
- 0.4 points below the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$85,198 per year
about the same as the U.S. ($84,780). 21st highest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$45,206 per year
4% lower than the U.S. ($47,171). 26th lowest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
11.4%
0.4 points below the U.S. (11.8%). 24th highest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
25.2 min one way
8% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 24th lowest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$459,400
24% higher than the U.S. ($371,100). 13th highest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,692 per month
9% higher than the U.S. ($1,557). 14th highest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
61.1%
4.2 points below the U.S. (65.3%). 4th lowest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
3,282,188
0.96% of the U.S. total. 21st lowest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+5.7%
2.6 points above the U.S. (+3.1%). 10th highest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
20.7%
0.4 points below the U.S. (21.1%). 23rd lowest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
18.3%
0.6 points below the U.S. (18.9%). 12th lowest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
19.4%
4.7 points above the U.S. (14.7%). 5th highest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in Nevada, at 42.3%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 42.3% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 9.8% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 9.8% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 6.8% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 31.2% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
8.4 points below the U.S. (37.4%). 7th lowest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
14.0%
3.8 points above the U.S. (10.2%). 5th highest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.