Nevada Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Nevada | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,186,464 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 28.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.47% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 1,183,135 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Nevada grew by 23.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 3,140,116 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Nevada has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Nevada | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,608 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.06% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Nevada is about 3% lower than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Nevada | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $338,659 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,488 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 59.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Nevada is about 19.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,488 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Nevada spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 187 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Nevada | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.4 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.8 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,782 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,563 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,402 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Nevada:
Esmeralda County (7.8 min), Mineral County (10.7 min), Lincoln County (11.0 min).
Slowest:
Storey County (32.2 min), Lyon County (26.1 min), Clark County (23.0 min).
The average commute time in Nevada is about the same as in US.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Nevada has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Nevada | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.62 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Nevada:
Douglas County (0.3), Storey County (0.3), Washoe County (0.3).
Lowest:
Eureka County (0.2), Nye County (0.2), Pershing County (0.2).
Health
Nevada has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Nevada | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Nevada:
Washoe County (0.8), Douglas County (0.8), Storey County (0.8).
Lowest:
Nye County (0.8), Mineral County (0.8), Lyon County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Nevada.
What is the population of Nevada?
The population of Nevada is 3,186,464, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Nevada?
The population density of Nevada is 28.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Nevada?
The median household income in Nevada is $75,608, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Nevada?
The median home price in Nevada is $338,659, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Nevada?
The unemployment rate in Nevada is 6.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.