Clark County Demographics
A map of Clark County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 892,802 | 39.4% |
Hispanic | 701,416 | 31.0% |
Black | 275,002 | 12.1% |
Asian | 231,972 | 10.2% |
Multiracial | 124,015 | 5.5% |
Native American/Other | 40,254 | 1.8% |
Clark County, Nevada had a population of 2,265,461 in 2020. It was 39.4% White, 12.1% Black, 10.2% Asian, 31.0% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 5.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Clark County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Clark County is the most populous county of the 17 counties in Nevada.
Clark County's White Population
892,802 residents of Clark County identify as White, or 39.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Clark County slightly less than the White share of the population of Nevada (45.9% White). Of the 17 counties in Nevada, Clark County is ranked #17 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Clark County is more White than neighboring San Bernardino County (25.9% White). Clark County is less White than neighboring Mohave County (75.1% White), Lincoln County (85.3% White), Washington County (81.8% White), and Nye County (72.3% White).
Clark County's Black Population
275,002 residents of Clark County identify as Black, or 12.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Clark County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Nevada (9.4% Black). Of the 17 counties in Nevada, Clark County is ranked #1 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Clark County is more Black than neighboring Mohave County (1% Black), Lincoln County (3.7% Black), San Bernardino County (7.9% Black), Washington County (0.5% Black), and Nye County (2.9% Black).
Clark County's Asian Population
231,972 residents of Clark County identify as Asian, or 10.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Clark County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Nevada (8.6% Asian). Of the 17 counties in Nevada, Clark County is ranked #1 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Clark County is more Asian than neighboring Mohave County (1.2% Asian), Lincoln County (0.5% Asian), San Bernardino County (8.1% Asian), Washington County (1% Asian), and Nye County (2% Asian).
Clark County's Hispanic Population
701,416 residents of Clark County identify as Hispanic, or 31.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Clark County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Nevada (28.7% Hispanic). Of the 17 counties in Nevada, Clark County is ranked #1 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Clark County is more Hispanic than neighboring Mohave County (16% Hispanic), Lincoln County (6.5% Hispanic), Washington County (11.4% Hispanic), and Nye County (15.4% Hispanic). Clark County is less Hispanic than neighboring San Bernardino County (53.7% Hispanic).
Clark County's Native American/Other Population
40,254 residents of Clark County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Clark County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nevada (2% Native American/Other). Of the 17 counties in Nevada, Clark County is ranked #16 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Clark County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lincoln County (1.1% Native American/Other), and San Bernardino County (1.2% Native American/Other). Clark County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mohave County (2.4% Native American/Other), Washington County (2.1% Native American/Other), and Nye County (2.2% Native American/Other).
Clark County's Multiracial Population
124,015 residents of Clark County identify as Multiracial, or 5.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Clark County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nevada (5.4% Multiracial). Of the 17 counties in Nevada, Clark County is ranked #5 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Clark County is more Multiracial than neighboring Mohave County (4.3% Multiracial), Lincoln County (2.9% Multiracial), San Bernardino County (3.1% Multiracial), Washington County (3.2% Multiracial), and Nye County (5.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.