Las Vegas, NV Demographics
A map of Las Vegas's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 259,561 | 40.4% |
Hispanic | 213,828 | 33.3% |
Black | 79,129 | 12.3% |
Asian | 44,995 | 7.0% |
Multiracial | 34,040 | 5.3% |
Native American/Other | 10,350 | 1.6% |
Las Vegas, Nevada had a population of 641,903 in 2020. It was 40.4% White, 12.3% Black, 7.0% Asian, 33.3% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Las Vegas, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 133 places in Nevada, Las Vegas is the most populous. 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).
Las Vegas's White Population
259,561 residents of Las Vegas identify as White, or 40.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Las Vegas slightly less than the White share of the population of Nevada (45.9% White). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Las Vegas is ranked #117 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Las Vegas is more White than neighboring Spring Valley (37.1% White), Winchester (26.2% White), North Las Vegas (24.4% White), and Paradise (36.6% White). Las Vegas is less White than neighboring Summerlin South (64.2% White).
Las Vegas's Black Population
79,129 residents of Las Vegas identify as Black, or 12.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Las Vegas roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Nevada (9.4% Black). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Las Vegas is ranked #7 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Las Vegas is more Black than neighboring Summerlin South (4.1% Black). Las Vegas is less Black than neighboring Winchester (12.8% Black), North Las Vegas (21.3% Black), and Paradise (12.8% Black).
Las Vegas's Asian Population
44,995 residents of Las Vegas identify as Asian, or 7.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Las Vegas roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Nevada (8.6% Asian). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Las Vegas is ranked #8 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Las Vegas is more Asian than neighboring North Las Vegas (6.4% Asian). Las Vegas is less Asian than neighboring Summerlin South (14.3% Asian), Spring Valley (21.1% Asian), Winchester (7.7% Asian), and Paradise (9.6% Asian).
Las Vegas's Hispanic Population
213,828 residents of Las Vegas identify as Hispanic, or 33.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Las Vegas roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Nevada (28.7% Hispanic). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Las Vegas is ranked #13 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Las Vegas is more Hispanic than neighboring Summerlin South (11.1% Hispanic), and Spring Valley (22% Hispanic). Las Vegas is less Hispanic than neighboring Winchester (47.9% Hispanic), North Las Vegas (40.7% Hispanic), and Paradise (33.5% Hispanic).
Las Vegas's Native American/Other Population
10,350 residents of Las Vegas identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Las Vegas roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nevada (2% Native American/Other). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Las Vegas is ranked #76 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Las Vegas is more Native American/Other than neighboring Summerlin South (1.1% Native American/Other). Las Vegas is less Native American/Other than neighboring Spring Valley (1.7% Native American/Other), North Las Vegas (1.8% Native American/Other), and Paradise (2.3% Native American/Other).
Las Vegas's Multiracial Population
34,040 residents of Las Vegas identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Las Vegas roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nevada (5.4% Multiracial). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Las Vegas is ranked #36 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Las Vegas is more Multiracial than neighboring Summerlin South (5.2% Multiracial), Winchester (3.9% Multiracial), and North Las Vegas (5.2% Multiracial). Las Vegas is less Multiracial than neighboring Spring Valley (5.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.