Historical data
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Foreign-born share
1980–2023Share of residents born outside the U.S.
Foreign-Born Population
Nearly one in five Nevada residents is foreign-born, one of the higher shares in the country, concentrated in Las Vegas's hospitality workforce.
Foreign-born residents
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, share of total population, B05002 (2020 not released).
Foreign-born population
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B05002 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign-born share (%) | 18.3 | 14.3 |
- •Nearly 1 in 5 Nevada residents was born outside the United States, one of the highest shares nationwide.
Countries of Origin
Mexico is by far the leading country of origin for Nevada's immigrant population, followed by the Philippines and El Salvador.
Foreign-born residents who are naturalized citizens
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B05002 (2020 not released).
Migration Flows
Combined international and domestic migration make Nevada one of the fastest-growing states in the country by net migration.
Total net migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, international plus domestic net migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
Net international migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net international migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
International Migration
Nevada gains a steady flow of international migrants each year, adding to its diverse hospitality and construction workforce.
Net international migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net international migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
Domestic Migration
Nevada is one of the top destinations for domestic migrants, drawing large numbers of former California residents seeking lower taxes and housing costs.
Net domestic migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net domestic migration to/from other states, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
- •More people move to Nevada from California than from any other state.