Nellis AFB, NV Demographics

A map of Nellis AFB's Population by Race

Nellis AFB, Nevada has an estimated population of 5,087, a large increase from the 4,379 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.3% White, 26.6% Hispanic, 12.1% Black, 4.4% Multiracial, 3.5% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nellis AFB, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nellis AFB 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 Nellis AFB, that probability was 64.1% in 2020 and 62.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nellis AFB is ranked the 33rd 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). Nellis AFB was ranked the 36th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nellis AFB's White Population

2,710 residents of Nellis AFB, or 53.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nellis AFB is higher than in Nevada overall, where 44.8% of the population is White. Nellis AFB ranks 109th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nellis AFB's White population has grown by an estimated 12.9%. White residents' share of Nellis AFB's population has decreased from 54.8% to 53.3%.

Nellis AFB is more White than neighboring North Las Vegas (23.4% White), Sunrise Manor (19.9% White), Winchester (22% White), Whitney (24% White), and Paradise (34.2% White).

Nellis AFB's Black Population

616 residents of Nellis AFB, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Nellis AFB is slightly higher than in Nevada overall, where 9% of the population is Black. Nellis AFB ranks 4th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nellis AFB's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. Black residents' share of Nellis AFB's population has decreased from 13.6% to 12.1%.

Nellis AFB is more Black than neighboring Winchester (11.9% Black), and Paradise (10.3% Black). Nellis AFB is less Black than neighboring North Las Vegas (20.6% Black), Sunrise Manor (13.4% Black), and Whitney (14.6% Black).

Nellis AFB's Asian Population

176 residents of Nellis AFB, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Nellis AFB is lower than in Nevada overall, where 8.8% of the population is Asian. Nellis AFB ranks 21st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nellis AFB's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Asian residents' share of Nellis AFB's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Nellis AFB is less Asian than neighboring North Las Vegas (7% Asian), Sunrise Manor (5.1% Asian), Winchester (7.1% Asian), Whitney (10.7% Asian), and Paradise (10.7% Asian).

Nellis AFB's Hispanic Population

1,354 residents of Nellis AFB, or 26.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nellis AFB is slightly lower than in Nevada overall, where 29.6% of the population is Hispanic. Nellis AFB ranks 38th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nellis AFB's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 73.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Nellis AFB's population has increased from 17.8% to 26.6%.

Nellis AFB is less Hispanic than neighboring North Las Vegas (41.7% Hispanic), Sunrise Manor (55.8% Hispanic), Winchester (52.3% Hispanic), Whitney (42.4% Hispanic), and Paradise (36.8% Hispanic).

Nellis AFB's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Nellis AFB, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Nellis AFB is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Nellis AFB ranks 86th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nellis AFB's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 88.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nellis AFB's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.2%.

Nellis AFB is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Las Vegas (1.6% Native American/Other), Sunrise Manor (1.6% Native American/Other), Winchester (1.2% Native American/Other), Whitney (1.6% Native American/Other), and Paradise (2.2% Native American/Other).

Nellis AFB's Multiracial Population

223 residents of Nellis AFB, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nellis AFB is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 6% of the population is Multiracial. Nellis AFB ranks 5th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nellis AFB's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Nellis AFB's population has decreased from 8.5% to 4.4%.

Nellis AFB is more Multiracial than neighboring Sunrise Manor (4.2% Multiracial). Nellis AFB is less Multiracial than neighboring North Las Vegas (5.6% Multiracial), Winchester (5.4% Multiracial), Whitney (6.8% Multiracial), and Paradise (5.8% 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.