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3.27 M
Total population
32nd in the U.S.
11 /km²
Density
38.7 years
Median age
49.7%
Female
50.3%
Male
1.24 M
Households
94.2%
Urban population
3rd most urbanized state
21.4%
Under 18
16.8%
65 and older
77.0 years
Life expectancy
Las Vegas–Henderson–Paradise (≈ 2.34 M)
Largest metro
+1.2%/yr
Growth
2020–2024
45.9%
White (non-Hispanic)
29.6%
Hispanic or Latino
≈ 970,000
9.0%
Asian
10.5%
Black or African American
4.3%
Two or more races
1.0%
Native American
≈ 22%
Mexican origin
Largest Hispanic subgroup
≈ 4%
Filipino origin
Largest Asian subgroup
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Population
1860–20243.27 M▲ 32600%
U.S. Census (decennial), 1860–2020 + estimates.
Hispanic or Latino share
1980–202329.6%▲ 342%
Census race & ethnicity tables.
Black or African American share
1980–202310.5%▲ 64%
Census race tables.
Life expectancy at birth
1980–202377 yrs▲ 4%
CDC / NCHS state life tables.
Data table
| Total population | 3.27 M | 32nd in the U.S. |
| Density | 11 /km² | |
| Median age | 38.7 years | |
| Female | 49.7% | |
| Male | 50.3% | |
| Households | 1.24 M | |
| Urban population | 94.2% | 3rd most urbanized state |
| Under 18 | 21.4% | |
| 65 and older | 16.8% | |
| Life expectancy | 77.0 years | |
| Largest metro | Las Vegas–Henderson–Paradise (≈ 2.34 M) | |
| Growth | +1.2%/yr | 2020–2024 |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 45.9% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.6% | ≈ 970,000 |
| Asian | 9.0% | |
| Black or African American | 10.5% | |
| Two or more races | 4.3% | |
| Native American | 1.0% | |
| Mexican origin | ≈ 22% | Largest Hispanic subgroup |
| Filipino origin | ≈ 4% | Largest Asian subgroup |
Compared to the United States
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