By City
Boulder City
16,206
Henderson
265,790
Las Vegas
603,093
North Las Vegas
215,206
Mesquite
19,194
Unincorporated
Rural Areas
35,881
Unincorporated
Urban Areas
841,352
Total Clark County
1,996,542
Population - 2007
By Race
White
52.7%
Hispanic / Latino
26.2%
African American
7.9%
Asian / Native Hawaiian
/ Other Pacific Islander
6.4%
American Indian /
Alaska Native
0.6%
Other
6.2%
WELCOME TO LAS VEGAS
Las Vegas ("The Meadows" in Spanish) was founded as a city on May 15, 1905. At that time, Las Vegas
was only 19.18 square miles and had a population of approximately 800.
The Las Vegas Valley has been named as the fastest growing area in the United States. The good
climate, the economy, the job opportunities and the many amenities offered are some of the factors
prompting our growth.
Las Vegas is the largest metropolitan city in the United States that was founded in 20th century.
Approximately 98% of Nevada is owned by the federal Government And the growth continues still. The
latest population prediction in the Las Vegas valley is over 2 million people by 2008. As the valley runs
out of commutable housing space, high rise condominiums dot the master plans for the Las Vegas of
tomorrow.
Native Nevadans
3.2%
Born Elsewhere
96.8%
Birthplace
1830
Rafael Riviera Discovers the Las Vegas Valley
1855
Mormons from Salt Lake City, UT first settle in LV
1995
1,040,688
1996
1,119,708
1997
1,170,118
1998
1,246,193
1999
1,321,319
2000
1,428,690
2001
1,498,279
2002
1,578,332
2003
1,641,529
2004
1,747,025
2005
1,815,700
2006
2007
1,912,654
1,996,542
Population History
Length of residence (yrs)
# of years
Less than 1
5.2%
1 5
20.9%
6 10
18.7%
11 20
26.0%
Over 20
29.1%
1. California
6. Illinois
2. Arizona
7. New York
3. Florida
8. Washington
4. Texas
9. Utah
5. Michigan
10. Hawaii
Newcomer Area of Origin
Type of Home:
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median household income
$48,935
Household income
Less than $20,000
17.1%
$20,000 24,999
7.3%
$25,000 34,999
11.1%
$35,000 - $49,999
15.5%
$50,000 74,999
25.5%
$75,000 99,999
11.6%
$100,000 - $125,000
6.0%
Over $125,000
5.8%
Income
Population of Clark County - 2007
1,996,542
Median Age of Adults
37.6
Median Household income
$48,935
Percent of Population Married
50.8%
Female
Male
53.5%
46.5%
Single Family Homes:
58.6%
Condo / Townhomes:
13.7%
Apartment:
19.0%
Mobile Homes:
5.7%
Duplex:
1.2%
Other:
1.8%
1910
Strict Anti-Gaming Law takes effect in NV
Summary:
Climate
Las Vegas climate is classified as arid (dry). It averages 294 days of Sunshine per
year (211 clear days, 83 partly cloudy). Highs of 105° are common from May to
September, with several days exceeding 115°. The average annual rainfall is 4.13
inches. Humidity stays around 29%.
Problems: Because Las Vegas is in a valley, if heavy rainfall occurs, flooding may
be the result. The mountains surrounding the valley can also act as a trap for smog
and other pollutants.
Households Owning Homes:
68.6%
Households Renting:
31.4%
Average Apartment Rent:
$864.03
Median New Home Price:
$310,637
Median Resale Price:
$272,970
1905
Town of Las Vegas est. by auctioning of land
1911
The City of LV is incorp.
ZIP CODE MAP
Airport Station
McCarran Int'l Airport
Blue Diamond
Blue Diamond Road
Bonanza Station
901 W. Bonanza Road
Boulder City
1101 Colorado St.
Crossroads
6210 N. Jones Blvd.
Downtown Station
201 Las Vegas Blvd. S
Emerald
4030 S. Jones Blvd.
Meadow Mesa Station
4904 Camino Al Norte
Nellis AFB Branch
4250 Griffiss Ave
North Las Vegas
1414 E. Lake Mead Blvd.
Paradise Valley
4975 S. Swenson St.
Red Rock Vista
2449 N. Tenaya Way
Silverado Station
455 E. Pebble Rd.
Spring Valley
3375 S. Rainbow Blvd
East Las Vegas
4948 Mountain Vista St.
Garside
1801 S. Decatur Blvd.
Green Valley Station
2722 N. Green Valley Parkway
Henderson
404 S. Boulder Highway
Huntridge Station
3115 E. Olive St.
James C Brown Jr Facility
Main Post Office
1001 E. Sunset Rd.
King
1801 N. Martin L King Blvd
Strip Station
3100 S. Industrial Rd
Summerlin Station
1611 Spring Gate Lane
Sunrise
4885 E. Carey Ave
Topaz
2675 N. Decatur Blvd.
University Las Vegas
4632 S. Maryland Parkway
Valle Verde
1575 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy
Winterwood
5070 Vegas Valley Dr.
800-275-8777
Post Office Locations
Las Vegas by
Zip Code
1931
Gambling legalized and construction of Hoover Dam begins
www.usps.gov
1935
Hoover Dam dedicated by President Franklin Roosevelt