Clark County, NV Local Data & Statistics

State: NV

Total population: 2,329,548 Household income: $76,472 Rent: $1,626

Overview

Total population

2,329,548

Rent

$1,626

Year built

1998

Household income

$76,472

Per capita income

$39,897

Poverty rate

13%

Unemployment rate

5.9%

Household size

2.7 persons

Rent over 30% of income

54.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available, with the exception of the unemployment rate, which is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). ACS 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Nevada

Total population

2,329,548

Adults over 25

1,625,416

Total households

862,518

Household size

2.7 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$76,472

Per capita income

$39,897

Poverty rate

13%

Unemployment rate

5.9%

Rent over 30% of income

54.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Housing

Rent

$1,626

Year built

1998

Households that rent

42.2%

Households that own

57.8%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.2

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Race

White

43.6%

Black

12%

Asian

10.7%

Two or more races

17.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

31.9%

Not Hispanic or Latino

68.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Commute

Commute rate

87.8%

Commute time to work

25 mins

Work from home

12.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Education

Less than high school

34.2%

High school graduate or GED

27.7%

Some college or associate degree

10.3%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

27.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Comparison of Clark County, NV with: Las Vegas Metro Area, NV Nevada United States

Clark County, NV

Total population2,329,548

Rent$1,626

Year built1998

Household income$76,472

Per capita income$39,897

Poverty rate13%

Unemployment rate5.9%

Las Vegas Metro Area, NV

Total population2,329,548

Rent$1,626

Year built1998

Household income$76,472

Per capita income$39,897

Poverty rate13%

Unemployment rate5.8%

Nevada State

Total population3,184,612

Rent$1,597

Year built1996

Household income$78,260

Per capita income$41,354

Poverty rate12.4%

Unemployment rate5.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	CountyClark County, NV	Metro AreaLas Vegas Metro Area, NV	StateNevada	CountryUnited States
Total population	2,329,548	2,329,548	3,184,612	334,922,499
Rent	$1,626	$1,626	$1,597	$1,413
Year built	1998	1998	1996	1980
Household income	$76,472	$76,472	$78,260	$80,734
Per capita income	$39,897	$39,897	$41,354	$44,673
Poverty rate	13%	13%	12.4%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	5.9%	5.8%	5.6%	4%

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Summary for Clark County, NV

Clark County is located in Nevada .

Rent & Income

In Clark County, the monthly rent is $1,626 and household income is $76,472. Rent is similar to Nevada and higher than the U.S., and household income is similar to Nevada and lower than the U.S. The poverty rate is 13%, which is similar to both Nevada and the national rate.

Housing & Affordability

This area is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 42.2% of households. About 54.6% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 27.8% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is higher than both Nevada and the national rate.

Clark County, NV — Rent vs Household Income

Clark County, NV — Poverty vs Unemployment

💰 Rent in Clark County, NV (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,626 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing, including the apartment or home and essential utilities such as heat, water, and electricity. Even when utilities are billed separately, an estimated average cost for utilities is included, in line with the U.S. Census Bureau’s (ACS) definition of gross rent.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in Clark County, NV

Annual Household Income: $76,472

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in this area — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in Clark County, NV

Estimated Rate: 13%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in Clark County, NV

In Clark County, NV, households that rent: 364,134 (42.2%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this area?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	364,134	42.2%
Owner-Occupied	498,384	57.8%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in Clark County, NV

In Clark County, NV, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 198,733 (54.6%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	198,733	54.6%
Other renter households	165,401	45.4%
Total renter households	364,134	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in this area are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in Clark County, NV

Less than High School: 556,160 people (34.2%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 449,937 people (27.7%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 167,296 people (10.3%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 452,023 people (27.8%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 1,625,416

📊 Unemployment Rate in Clark County, NV

Estimated Rate: 5.9%

💡 What does Unemployment Rate mean?

Definition: The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who do not have a job but are actively looking for one.

Labor Force = Employed + Unemployed (aged 16+ and actively participating in the workforce).

Formula: (Unemployed ÷ Labor Force) × 100

Does NOT include: People who are retired, students not looking for work, homemakers, or otherwise not seeking employment.

Example: If there are 1000 people in the labor force and 80 are unemployed, then the unemployment rate is 8%.

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.