Laughlin, NV Demographics

A map of Laughlin's Population by Race

Laughlin, Nevada has an estimated population of 8,789, a slight increase from the 8,658 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.7% White, 17.4% Hispanic, 7.1% Multiracial, 2.7% Black, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Laughlin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Laughlin has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Laughlin, that probability was 48.4% in 2020 and 46.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Laughlin is ranked the 27th 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). Laughlin was ranked the 27th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Laughlin's White Population

6,215 residents of Laughlin, or 70.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Laughlin is significantly higher than in Nevada overall, where 44.8% of the population is White. Laughlin ranks 89th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laughlin's White population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Laughlin's population has increased from 69.5% to 70.7%.

Laughlin is more White than neighboring Bullhead City (68.7% White), Mesquite Creek (68.2% White), and Mojave Ranch Estates (17.4% White). Laughlin is less White than neighboring Katherine (88.1% White), and Fort Mohave (74.3% White).

Laughlin's Black Population

236 residents of Laughlin, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Laughlin is lower than in Nevada overall, where 9% of the population is Black. Laughlin ranks 15th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laughlin's Black population has declined by an estimated 39.6%. Black residents' share of Laughlin's population has decreased from 4.5% to 2.7%.

Laughlin is more Black than neighboring Bullhead City (1.6% Black), Katherine (0% Black), Fort Mohave (0.3% Black), and Mojave Ranch Estates (0% Black).

Laughlin's Asian Population

65 residents of Laughlin, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Laughlin is lower than in Nevada overall, where 8.8% of the population is Asian. Laughlin ranks 28th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laughlin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 70.5%. Asian residents' share of Laughlin's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.7%.

Laughlin is more Asian than neighboring Katherine (0% Asian), and Mojave Ranch Estates (0% Asian). Laughlin is less Asian than neighboring Bullhead City (1.5% Asian), Fort Mohave (2.3% Asian), and Mesquite Creek (2.6% Asian).

Laughlin's Hispanic Population

1,525 residents of Laughlin, or 17.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Laughlin is considerably lower than in Nevada overall, where 29.6% of the population is Hispanic. Laughlin ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laughlin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Laughlin's population has increased from 16.7% to 17.4%.

Laughlin is more Hispanic than neighboring Katherine (0% Hispanic), and Mojave Ranch Estates (10.9% Hispanic). Laughlin is less Hispanic than neighboring Bullhead City (22.8% Hispanic), Fort Mohave (17.8% Hispanic), and Mesquite Creek (23.2% Hispanic).

Laughlin's Native American/Other Population

122 residents of Laughlin, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Laughlin is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Laughlin ranks 65th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laughlin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 26.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Laughlin's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.4%.

Laughlin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bullhead City (0.6% Native American/Other), Katherine (0% Native American/Other), Fort Mohave (0.6% Native American/Other), and Mesquite Creek (1.1% Native American/Other). Laughlin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mojave Ranch Estates (71.7% Native American/Other).

Laughlin's Multiracial Population

626 residents of Laughlin, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Laughlin is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 6% of the population is Multiracial. Laughlin ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laughlin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Laughlin's population has increased from 4.8% to 7.1%.

Laughlin is more Multiracial than neighboring Bullhead City (4.8% Multiracial), Fort Mohave (4.6% Multiracial), Mesquite Creek (2.2% Multiracial), and Mojave Ranch Estates (0% Multiracial). Laughlin is less Multiracial than neighboring Katherine (11.9% 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.