Battle Born
Nevada joined the Union in 1864, during the Civil War, which gave rise to its motto "Battle Born".
Capital: Carson CityLargest city: Las VegasNickname: The Silver StateStatehood: 1864
Nevada at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
286,377 km²
7th largest state
Population
3,267,467
11.5 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 31st in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
19.0%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$281 billion
$73,767 personal income per capita
2025 · BEA
Births
31,951
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
28,893
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
+3,058
Births minus deaths
Population change
+53,104
July 2023–June 2024
Nevada data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Nevada
17 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Nevada, United States
Clark County
County seat: Las Vegas
2,293,764
Population
$38,654
Income per capita
$400,800
Median home value
7.4%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 7,892 mi²
- Population density
- 291 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
17 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about Nevada
Mostly federal land
About 80% of Nevada's land is managed by the federal government, the highest share of any state.
Hoover Dam
Completed in 1936 on the Nevada–Arizona border, Hoover Dam created Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the U.S. by capacity.
Most mountainous
Nevada has more than 300 named mountain ranges, more than any other state in the contiguous U.S.