Population in Nevada

How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.

Topics

Dive into each indicator for Nevada.

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

18602024
3.27 M 32600%

U.S. Census (decennial), 1860–2020 + estimates.

Hispanic or Latino share

19802023
29.6% 342%

Census race & ethnicity tables.

Black or African American share

19802023
10.5% 64%

Census race tables.

Life expectancy at birth

19802023
77 yrs 4%

CDC / NCHS state life tables.

Data table

Total population3.27 M32nd in the U.S.
Density11 /km²
Median age38.7 years
Female49.7%
Male50.3%
Households1.24 M
Urban population94.2%3rd most urbanized state
Under 1821.4%
65 and older16.8%
Life expectancy77.0 years
Largest metroLas Vegas–Henderson–Paradise (≈ 2.34 M)
Growth+1.2%/yr2020–2024
White (non-Hispanic)45.9%
Hispanic or Latino29.6%≈ 970,000
Asian9.0%
Black or African American10.5%
Two or more races4.3%
Native American1.0%
Mexican origin≈ 22%Largest Hispanic subgroup
Filipino origin≈ 4%Largest Asian subgroup

Compared to the United States

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Side-by-side comparison of Nevada vs. the U.S. average.

National ranking

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The national ranking against every other state will appear here as more states are published.