Clark County, Nevada

NV · FIPS 32003 Democrat

Located in Nevada, Clark County has a population of 2,329,548 residents and a median age of 38.5 years, making it the #11 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 13.0%. The median home value is $431,000, and the median household income is $76,472, which is 2% above the national median.

2,329,548
Population
#11 of 3,222
$76,472
Median Income
+1.8% #751 of 3,222
38.5 years
Median Age
-1.0% #2,482 of 3,222
13.0%
Poverty Rate
+3.5% #1,533 of 3,222

Demographics

Clark County has a population of 2,329,548, making it the #11 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

78.1%
Native Born
21.9%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Clark County is $76,472, ranking #751 out of 3,222 counties — 1.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 13.0% and unemployment stands at 7.5%.

Income#751
$76,472
+1.8%
vs nation
77th percentile
Per Capita#839
$39,897
-3.3%
vs nation
74th percentile
Poverty#1,533
13.0%
+3.5%
vs nation
52th percentile
Unemployment#2,892
7.5%
+41.9%
vs nation
10th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Clark County is $431,000 (+52.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,626/mo and the homeownership rate is 57.8%.

Home Value#225
$431,000
+52.9%
vs nation
93th percentile
Rent#169
$1,626
+39.8%
vs nation
95th percentile
Homeownership#3,056
57.8%
-10.3%
vs nation
5th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Clark County, 27.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 17.5% below the national average, ranking #943 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.8% −17.5% vs nation
Rank #943 of 3,222
71th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Clark County is 76.6 years. 21.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 13.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#1,040
76.6
+2.0%
vs nation
66th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#2,044
21.0%
+7.4%
vs nation
35th percentile
Diabetes#1,326
10.3%
-7.5%
vs nation
58th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#2,649
41.4%
+11.0%
vs nation
16th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#1,315
5.5
-2.2%
vs nation
58th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#2,445
5.0
+11.3%
vs nation
22th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,432
13.6%
+29.5%
vs nation
23th percentile
Physical Inactivity#1,790
27.0%
+2.3%
vs nation
43th percentile
Food Insecurity#1,699
14.6%
+1.3%
vs nation
46th percentile

Substance Use

15.7% of adults in Clark County smoke , 32.8% are obese , and 19.3% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 28.0 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#845
15.7%
-12.6%
vs nation
73th percentile
Adult Obesity#416
32.8%
-13.5%
vs nation
87th percentile
Excessive Drinking#1,288
19.3%
-3.1%
vs nation
59th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#1,061
28.0
-13.3%
vs nation
50th percentile

Safety

The homicide rate in Clark County is 7.9 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 18.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 10.4 per 100,000.

Homicide Rate#999
7.9
-1.3%
vs nation
35th percentile
Suicide Rate#1,315
18.4
-6.8%
vs nation
49th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#1,311
17.0
-4.7%
vs nation
47th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#397
10.4
-48.7%
vs nation
86th percentile

Families & Children

17.7% of children in Clark County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.3 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 16.7 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Infant Mortality#379
5.3
-21.3%
vs nation
72th percentile
Teen Birth Rate#1,107
16.7
-23.5%
vs nation
63th percentile
Child Poverty#1,547
17.7%
-6.8%
vs nation
51th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Clark County is 65.4%. The mean commute time is 27.5 min, which is 0.2% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
65.4% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
27.5 min −0.2% vs nation
Rank #1,363 of 3,222
58th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Clark County voted Democratic with a margin of 2.6%. The vote was 50.4% Dem / 47.8% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 6.8 toward Republicans .

2024 DEM +2.6%
50.4% 47.8%
Dem 1,031,223 votes Rep
2020 DEM +9.4%
53.7% 44.3%
Dem 972,510 votes Rep
2016 DEM +10.6%
52.4% 41.8%
Dem 765,421 votes Rep
2012 DEM +14.5%
56.4% 41.9%
Dem 688,339 votes Rep
2008 DEM +19.1%
58.8% 39.7%
Dem 647,490 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Clark County, Nevada

Clark County, Nevada has a total population of 2,329,548, making it the 11th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clark County is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Clark County is $76,472, which ranks #751 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5%.

The median home value in Clark County is $431,000, 52.9% above the national median. Renters in Clark County pay a median gross rent of $1,626 per month. The homeownership rate is 57.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Clark County, 27.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.5 min.

Clark County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 38.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (31.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (11.5%).

All data for Clark County, Nevada comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.