Nevada Demographics
A map of Nevada's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,425,952 | 45.9% |
Hispanic | 890,257 | 28.7% |
Black | 291,960 | 9.4% |
Asian | 265,991 | 8.6% |
Multiracial | 166,921 | 5.4% |
Native American/Other | 63,533 | 2.0% |
Nevada had a population of 3,104,614 in 2020. It was 45.9% White, 9.4% Black, 8.6% Asian, 28.7% Hispanic, 2.0% Native American/Other, and 5.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Nevada, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Nevada is the 32nd most populous state in the United States.
Nevada's White Population
1,425,952 residents of Nevada identify as White, or 45.9%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Nevada is #46 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Nevada is more White than neighboring California (34.7% White). Nevada is less White than neighboring Utah (75.4% White), Idaho (78.9% White), Oregon (71.7% White), and Arizona (53.4% White).
Nevada's Black Population
291,960 residents of Nevada identify as Black, or 9.4%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Nevada is #23 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Nevada is more Black than neighboring California (5.4% Black), Utah (1.1% Black), Idaho (0.8% Black), Oregon (1.9% Black), and Arizona (4.4% Black).
Nevada's Asian Population
265,991 residents of Nevada identify as Asian, or 8.6%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Nevada is #6 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Nevada is more Asian than neighboring Utah (2.4% Asian), Idaho (1.4% Asian), Oregon (4.5% Asian), and Arizona (3.5% Asian). Nevada is less Asian than neighboring California (15.1% Asian).
Nevada's Hispanic Population
890,257 residents of Nevada identify as Hispanic, or 28.7%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Nevada is #5 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Nevada is more Hispanic than neighboring Utah (15.1% Hispanic), Idaho (13% Hispanic), and Oregon (13.9% Hispanic). Nevada is less Hispanic than neighboring California (39.4% Hispanic), and Arizona (30.7% Hispanic).
Nevada's Native American/Other Population
63,533 residents of Nevada identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.0%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Nevada is #12 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Nevada is more Native American/Other than neighboring California (1.3% Native American/Other), and Idaho (1.7% Native American/Other). Nevada is less Native American/Other than neighboring Utah (2.4% Native American/Other), and Arizona (4.3% Native American/Other).
Nevada's Multiracial Population
166,921 residents of Nevada identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Nevada is #6 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Nevada is more Multiracial than neighboring California (4.1% Multiracial), Utah (3.7% Multiracial), Idaho (4.2% Multiracial), and Arizona (3.7% Multiracial). Nevada is less Multiracial than neighboring Oregon (6.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.