North Las Vegas, NV Demographics

A map of North Las Vegas's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	116,202	106,940	41.7%	40.7%
White	65,307	64,187	23.4%	24.4%
Black	57,268	56,049	20.6%	21.3%
Asian	19,588	16,861	7.0%	6.4%
Multiracial	15,654	13,696	5.6%	5.2%
Native American/Other	4,576	4,794	1.6%	1.8%

North Las Vegas, Nevada has an estimated population of 278,595, an increase from the 262,527 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.7% Hispanic, 23.4% White, 20.6% Black, 7.0% Asian, 5.6% Multiracial, and 1.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Las Vegas, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Las Vegas is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is 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 North Las Vegas, that probability was 72.2% in 2020 and 72.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Las Vegas is ranked the 3rd 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). North Las Vegas was ranked the 4th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Las Vegas's White Population

65,307 residents of North Las Vegas, or 23.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Las Vegas is significantly lower than in Nevada overall, where 44.8% of the population is White. North Las Vegas ranks 126th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Las Vegas's White population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of North Las Vegas's population has decreased from 24.4% to 23.4%.

North Las Vegas is more White than neighboring Sunrise Manor (19.9% White), and Winchester (22% White). North Las Vegas is less White than neighboring Nellis AFB (53.3% White), Las Vegas (39.7% White), and Whitney (24% White).

North Las Vegas's Black Population

57,268 residents of North Las Vegas, or 20.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Las Vegas is considerably higher than in Nevada overall, where 9% of the population is Black. North Las Vegas ranks 1st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Las Vegas's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Black residents' share of North Las Vegas's population has decreased from 21.3% to 20.6%.

North Las Vegas is more Black than neighboring Nellis AFB (12.1% Black), Sunrise Manor (13.4% Black), Winchester (11.9% Black), Las Vegas (11.2% Black), and Whitney (14.6% Black).

North Las Vegas's Asian Population

19,588 residents of North Las Vegas, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Las Vegas is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 8.8% of the population is Asian. North Las Vegas ranks 11th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Las Vegas's Asian population has grown by an estimated 16.2%. Asian residents' share of North Las Vegas's population has increased from 6.4% to 7.0%.

North Las Vegas is more Asian than neighboring Nellis AFB (3.5% Asian), and Sunrise Manor (5.1% Asian). North Las Vegas is less Asian than neighboring Winchester (7.1% Asian), and Whitney (10.7% Asian).

North Las Vegas's Hispanic Population

116,202 residents of North Las Vegas, or 41.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Las Vegas is considerably higher than in Nevada overall, where 29.6% of the population is Hispanic. North Las Vegas ranks 8th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Las Vegas's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. Hispanic residents' share of North Las Vegas's population has increased from 40.7% to 41.7%.

North Las Vegas is more Hispanic than neighboring Nellis AFB (26.6% Hispanic), and Las Vegas (34.7% Hispanic). North Las Vegas is less Hispanic than neighboring Sunrise Manor (55.8% Hispanic), Winchester (52.3% Hispanic), and Whitney (42.4% Hispanic).

North Las Vegas's Native American/Other Population

4,576 residents of North Las Vegas, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Las Vegas is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. North Las Vegas ranks 69th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Las Vegas's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Las Vegas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

North Las Vegas is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nellis AFB (0.2% Native American/Other), Winchester (1.2% Native American/Other), and Las Vegas (1.5% Native American/Other).

North Las Vegas's Multiracial Population

15,654 residents of North Las Vegas, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Las Vegas is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 6% of the population is Multiracial. North Las Vegas ranks 45th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Las Vegas's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Multiracial residents' share of North Las Vegas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

North Las Vegas is more Multiracial than neighboring Nellis AFB (4.4% Multiracial), Sunrise Manor (4.2% Multiracial), and Winchester (5.4% Multiracial). North Las Vegas is less Multiracial than neighboring Las Vegas (5.9% Multiracial), and Whitney (6.8% 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.