Las Vegas, NV Demographics

A map of Las Vegas's Population by Race

Las Vegas, Nevada has an estimated population of 660,400, a slight increase from the 641,903 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.7% White, 34.7% Hispanic, 11.2% Black, 7.0% Asian, 5.9% Multiracial, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Las Vegas, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Las Vegas is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is slightly more diverse than Nevada overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Las Vegas, that probability was 70.2% in 2020 and 70.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Las Vegas is ranked the most populous place in Nevada, out of 132 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Las Vegas was ranked the 1st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Las Vegas's White Population

261,965 residents of Las Vegas, or 39.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Las Vegas is lower than in Nevada overall, where 44.8% of the population is White. Las Vegas ranks 117th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Vegas's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Las Vegas's population has decreased from 40.4% to 39.7%.

Las Vegas is more White than neighboring Spring Valley (35.9% White), Winchester (22% White), North Las Vegas (23.4% White), and Paradise (34.2% White). Las Vegas is less White than neighboring Summerlin South (58% White).

Las Vegas's Black Population

74,082 residents of Las Vegas, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Las Vegas is slightly higher than in Nevada overall, where 9% of the population is Black. Las Vegas ranks 7th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Vegas's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. Black residents' share of Las Vegas's population has decreased from 12.3% to 11.2%.

Las Vegas is more Black than neighboring Summerlin South (3.4% Black), and Paradise (10.3% Black). Las Vegas is less Black than neighboring Spring Valley (12.3% Black), Winchester (11.9% Black), and North Las Vegas (20.6% Black).

Las Vegas's Asian Population

46,204 residents of Las Vegas, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Las Vegas is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 8.8% of the population is Asian. Las Vegas ranks 8th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Vegas's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. Asian residents' share of Las Vegas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.0%.

Las Vegas is less Asian than neighboring Summerlin South (17.1% Asian), Spring Valley (21.1% Asian), Winchester (7.1% Asian), and Paradise (10.7% Asian).

Las Vegas's Hispanic Population

228,863 residents of Las Vegas, or 34.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Las Vegas is higher than in Nevada overall, where 29.6% of the population is Hispanic. Las Vegas ranks 13th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Vegas's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Las Vegas's population has increased from 33.3% to 34.7%.

Las Vegas is more Hispanic than neighboring Summerlin South (12.6% Hispanic), and Spring Valley (22.7% Hispanic). Las Vegas is less Hispanic than neighboring Winchester (52.3% Hispanic), North Las Vegas (41.7% Hispanic), and Paradise (36.8% Hispanic).

Las Vegas's Native American/Other Population

10,125 residents of Las Vegas, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Las Vegas is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Las Vegas ranks 81st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Vegas's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Las Vegas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Las Vegas is more Native American/Other than neighboring Summerlin South (1.1% Native American/Other), and Winchester (1.2% Native American/Other). Las Vegas is less Native American/Other than neighboring Spring Valley (1.8% Native American/Other), North Las Vegas (1.6% Native American/Other), and Paradise (2.2% Native American/Other).

Las Vegas's Multiracial Population

39,161 residents of Las Vegas, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Las Vegas is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 6% of the population is Multiracial. Las Vegas ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Vegas's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Las Vegas's population has increased from 5.3% to 5.9%.

Las Vegas is more Multiracial than neighboring Winchester (5.4% Multiracial), North Las Vegas (5.6% Multiracial), and Paradise (5.8% Multiracial). Las Vegas is less Multiracial than neighboring Summerlin South (7.9% Multiracial), and Spring Valley (6.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.