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Las Vegas Metro Area Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 30,126
- Land Area (2000): 12,217.078 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 48.149 square kilometers
Houses (2000): 14,254
Las Vegas Metro Area Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 36,000 | 59.46% |
Rural, Farm | 870 | 1.44% |
Rural, Non-farm | 23,672 | 39.10% |
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Las Vegas Metro Area Employment Information Back to top
Las Vegas Metro Area Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 10,959 | 9,783 | 1,176 | 10.73% | 107 |
1991 | 10,805 | 9,569 | 1,237 | 11.44% | 114 |
1992 | 11,021 | 9,745 | 1,276 | 11.58% | 116 |
1993 | 11,540 | 10,477 | 1,064 | 9.22% | 93 |
1994 | 12,122 | 11,167 | 955 | 7.88% | 79 |
1995 | 12,459 | 11,351 | 1,108 | 8.89% | 89 |
1996 | 12,668 | 11,079 | 1,590 | 12.55% | 126 |
1997 | 12,530 | 11,185 | 1,345 | 10.74% | 107 |
1998 | 12,348 | 11,310 | 1,038 | 8.41% | 84 |
1999 | 12,122 | 11,282 | 840 | 6.93% | 69 |
2000 | 12,600 | 11,867 | 733 | 5.81% | 58 |
2001 | 12,800 | 12,030 | 770 | 6.02% | 60 |
2002 | 13,364 | 12,534 | 830 | 6.21% | 62 |
2003 | 13,613 | 12,746 | 867 | 6.37% | 64 |
2004 | 13,683 | 12,765 | 919 | 6.71% | 67 |
2005 | 13,433 | 12,585 | 848 | 6.31% | 63 |
2006 | 13,532 | 12,868 | 664 | 4.91% | 49 |
2007 | 13,596 | 13,061 | 535 | 3.93% | 39 |
2008 | 13,494 | 12,886 | 608 | 4.50% | 45 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 13,321 | 12,814 | 507 | 3.81% | 38 |
Feb 2008 | 13,654 | 13,138 | 516 | 3.78% | 38 |
Mar 2008 | 13,672 | 13,103 | 569 | 4.16% | 42 |
Apr 2008 | 13,542 | 13,004 | 538 | 3.97% | 40 |
May 2008 | 13,504 | 12,938 | 566 | 4.19% | 42 |
Jun 2008 | 13,509 | 12,808 | 701 | 5.19% | 52 |
Jul 2008 | 13,473 | 12,754 | 719 | 5.34% | 53 |
Aug 2008 | 13,279 | 12,512 | 767 | 5.78% | 58 |
Sep 2008 | 13,488 | 12,903 | 585 | 4.34% | 43 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Las Vegas Metro Area Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Construction | 1,844 | 15.64% |
2. | Public Administration | 1,430 | 12.13% |
3. | Educational Services | 1,308 | 11.10% |
4. | Health Care | 1,258 | 10.67% |
5. | Accommodation and Food Services | 648 | 5.50% |
6. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 484 | 4.11% |
7. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 440 | 3.73% |
8. | Food and Beverage Stores | 340 | 2.88% |
9. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 324 | 2.75% |
10. | Repair and Maintenance | 308 | 2.61% |
11. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 300 | 2.54% |
12. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 290 | 2.46% |
13. | Department and Other General Stores | 256 | 2.17% |
14. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 188 | 1.59% |
15. | Utilities | 180 | 1.53% |
16. | Truck Transportation | 154 | 1.31% |
17. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 152 | 1.29% |
18. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 124 | 1.05% |
19. | U.S. Postal Service | 112 | 0.95% |
20. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 100 | 0.85% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Educational Services | 2,388 | 21.80% |
2. | Health Care | 2,114 | 19.30% |
3. | Public Administration | 920 | 8.40% |
4. | Accommodation and Food Services | 848 | 7.74% |
5. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 512 | 4.67% |
6. | Finance and Insurance | 452 | 4.13% |
7. | Social Assistance | 416 | 3.80% |
8. | Department and Other General Stores | 342 | 3.12% |
9. | Food and Beverage Stores | 338 | 3.09% |
10. | Personal and Laundry Services | 218 | 1.99% |
11. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 210 | 1.92% |
12. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 182 | 1.66% |
13. | Construction | 148 | 1.35% |
14. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 140 | 1.28% |
15. | Gasoline Stations | 140 | 1.28% |
16. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 136 | 1.24% |
17. | Private Household Services | 134 | 1.22% |
18. | Pharmacies and Drug Stores | 132 | 1.20% |
19. | U.S. Postal Service | 132 | 1.20% |
20. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 104 | 0.95% |
Las Vegas Metro Area Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 882 | 7.48% |
2. | Other Management Occupations | 616 | 5.23% |
3. | Law Enforcement Workers | 524 | 4.45% |
4. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 514 | 4.36% |
5. | Vehicle Mechanics | 466 | 3.95% |
6. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 416 | 3.53% |
7. | Supervisors / Construction and Extract | 394 | 3.34% |
8. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 364 | 3.09% |
9. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 358 | 3.04% |
10. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 332 | 2.82% |
11. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 314 | 2.66% |
12. | Other Construction Trades | 298 | 2.53% |
13. | Carpenters | 296 | 2.51% |
14. | Construction Laborers | 272 | 2.31% |
15. | Postsecondary Teachers | 258 | 2.19% |
16. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 206 | 1.75% |
17. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 206 | 1.75% |
18. | Drafters / Engineering / Mappers | 198 | 1.68% |
19. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 192 | 1.63% |
20. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 190 | 1.61% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Secretaries and Admins | 662 | 6.04% |
2. | Other Office and Admin Support | 612 | 5.59% |
3. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 606 | 5.53% |
4. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 538 | 4.91% |
5. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 498 | 4.55% |
6. | Cashiers | 474 | 4.33% |
7. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 418 | 3.82% |
8. | Other Management Occupations | 406 | 3.71% |
9. | Registered Nurses | 398 | 3.63% |
10. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 390 | 3.56% |
11. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 376 | 3.43% |
12. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 332 | 3.03% |
13. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 328 | 2.99% |
14. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 324 | 2.96% |
15. | Child Care Workers | 302 | 2.76% |
16. | Postsecondary Teachers | 288 | 2.63% |
17. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 240 | 2.19% |
18. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 238 | 2.17% |
19. | Waiters and Waitresses | 218 | 1.99% |
20. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 200 | 1.83% |
Las Vegas Metro Area Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 21,177 | 46.06% |
15-35 hours | 5,016 | 10.91% |
1-14 hours | 1,412 | 3.07% |
No regular hours | 18,370 | 39.96% |
Las Vegas Metro Area Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 544 | 2.52% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 346 | 1.61% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 637 | 2.96% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 1,701 | 7.89% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 1,876 | 8.70% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 3,497 | 16.22% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 4,784 | 22.19% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 2,801 | 12.99% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 941 | 4.37% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 1,214 | 5.63% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 356 | 1.65% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 208 | 0.96% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 1,214 | 5.63% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 1,436 | 6.66% |
Las Vegas Metro Area Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 1,531 | 7.10% |
5-9 | 4,281 | 19.86% |
10-14 | 4,630 | 21.48% |
15-19 | 2,666 | 12.37% |
20-24 | 1,211 | 5.62% |
25-29 | 616 | 2.86% |
30-34 | 2,119 | 9.83% |
35-39 | 496 | 2.30% |
40-44 | 346 | 1.61% |
45-59 | 1,492 | 6.92% |
60-89 | 1,335 | 6.19% |
At least 90 | 832 | 3.86% |
Las Vegas Metro Area Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 40 | 0.19% | 14,895 | 69.10% |
30-44 | 0 | 0.00% | 2,961 | 13.74% |
45-59 | 8 | 0.04% | 1,484 | 6.88% |
At least 60 | 14 | 0.06% | 2,153 | 9.99% |
Las Vegas Metro Area Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 106 | 0.47% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 4,420 | 19.77% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 15,940 | 71.28% |
Motorcycle | 4 | 0.02% |
Other | 187 | 0.84% |
Public transportation | 62 | 0.28% |
Walked | 836 | 3.74% |
Worked at home | 807 | 3.61% |
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Las Vegas Metro Area Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 22,266 (57,470 people)
Families (2000): 15,120 (47,024 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 4,421
People at same address in 1995: 35,814
Las Vegas Metro Area Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 4,258 | 18.99% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 1,925 | 8.58% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 2,318 | 10.34% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 2,134 | 9.52% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 1,712 | 7.63% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 1,700 | 7.58% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 1,138 | 5.07% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 1,186 | 5.29% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 1,154 | 5.15% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 1,316 | 5.87% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 1,686 | 7.52% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 1,024 | 4.57% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 471 | 2.10% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 154 | 0.69% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 108 | 0.48% |
$200,000 or more | 140 | 0.62% |
Las Vegas Metro Area Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 2,967 | 26.65% |
Family, 2 people | 2,912 | 26.15% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 561 | 5.04% |
Family, 3 people | 1,907 | 17.13% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 39 | 0.35% |
Family, 4 people | 1,540 | 13.83% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 22 | 0.20% |
Family, 5 people | 793 | 7.12% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 5 | 0.04% |
Family, 6 people | 246 | 2.21% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 3 | 0.03% |
Family, 7 or more people | 135 | 1.21% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 4 | 0.04% |
Las Vegas Metro Area Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 16,755 | 28.89% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 4,640 | 8.00% |
Public Assistance | 1,796 | 3.10% |
Retirement | 4,040 | 6.97% |
Self Employment | 3,316 | 5.72% |
Social Security | 6,228 | 10.74% |
Supplemental Security | 2,049 | 3.53% |
Wage / Salary | 15,685 | 27.04% |
Other | 3,491 | 6.02% |
Las Vegas Metro Area Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 5,101 | 51.59% |
With children under 18 | 4,786 | 48.41% |
Las Vegas Metro Area Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 2,845 | 12.42% |
Married | 10,847 | 47.35% |
Never Married | 8,402 | 36.68% |
Widowed | 812 | 3.54% |
Las Vegas Metro Area Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 3,160 | 13.14% |
Married | 10,520 | 43.73% |
Never Married | 7,716 | 32.07% |
Widowed | 2,661 | 11.06% |
Las Vegas Metro Area Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Las Vegas Metro Area Education Information Back to top
Las Vegas Metro Area Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 4,574 | 10.42% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 6,597 | 15.03% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 11,450 | 26.08% |
Some college, no degree | 10,446 | 23.79% |
Associate degree | 2,558 | 5.83% |
Bachelors degree | 4,892 | 11.14% |
Graduate or professional degree | 3,383 | 7.71% |
Las Vegas Metro Area Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 788 | 2.62% | 56 | 0.19% | 844 | 2.80% |
Kindergarten | 889 | 2.95% | 56 | 0.19% | 945 | 3.14% |
Grades 1-4 | 3,808 | 12.64% | 146 | 0.48% | 3,954 | 13.12% |
Grades 5-8 | 3,730 | 12.38% | 200 | 0.66% | 3,930 | 13.05% |
Grades 9-12 | 3,839 | 12.74% | 242 | 0.80% | 4,081 | 13.55% |
Undergrad college | 3,572 | 11.86% | 882 | 2.93% | 4,454 | 14.78% |
Graduate or professional school | 836 | 2.78% | 156 | 0.52% | 992 | 3.29% |
Total | 17,462 | 57.96% | 1,738 | 5.77% | 19,200 | 63.73% |
Las Vegas Metro Area Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Las Vegas Metro Area Business Information Back to top
Las Vegas Metro Area Businesses Changes By Year
Year | Business Births | Business Deaths |
---|---|---|
2001 | 5,747 | 4,381 |
2002 | 5,810 | 4,209 |
2003 | 52 | 39 |
2004 | 29 | 58 |
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Las Vegas Metro Area Public Benefits Information Back to top
Las Vegas Metro Area Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 44,278 | 75.64% |
Below Poverty Level | 14,262 | 24.36% |
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Las Vegas Metro Area Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 112
Las Vegas Metro Area Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
Year | Aggravated Assault | Forcible Rape | Murder / Manslaughter | Robbery | Total Violent Crimes | Arson | Burglary | Larceny / Theft | Motor Vehicle Theft | Total Property Crimes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 2.888 | 0.522 | 0.098 | 2.757 | 6.265 | 0.000 | 10.890 | 24.231 | 8.866 | 43.986 |
2000 | 2.589 | 0.408 | 0.082 | 2.660 | 5.739 | 0.000 | 9.638 | 22.651 | 7.995 | 40.284 |
2001 | 3.010 | 0.378 | 0.105 | 2.674 | 6.168 | 0.000 | 9.451 | 20.958 | 8.172 | 38.581 |
Las Vegas Metro Area Crime Index
Year | Index |
---|---|
1999 | 68,686 |
2000 | 70,012 |
2001 | 73,595 |
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Las Vegas Metro Area Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Las Vegas Metro Area Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 4,203 | 13.95% |
10-19 Years | 5,258 | 17.45% |
20-29 Years | 3,803 | 12.62% |
30-39 Years | 4,061 | 13.48% |
40-49 Years | 4,455 | 14.79% |
50-59 Years | 3,544 | 11.76% |
60-69 Years | 2,314 | 7.68% |
70-79 Years | 1,593 | 5.29% |
80-89 Years | 720 | 2.39% |
90+ Years | 175 | 0.58% |
Las Vegas Metro Area Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 14,809 | 49.16% |
Female | 15,317 | 50.84% |
Las Vegas Metro Area Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Hispanic/Latino | 23,487 | 77.96% |
Caucasian | 5,690 | 18.89% |
Amerindian | 294 | 0.98% |
Multiracial | 285 | 0.95% |
African-American | 185 | 0.61% |
Asian | 130 | 0.43% |
Other Race | 44 | 0.15% |
Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.04% |
Las Vegas Metro Area Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | German | 2,621 | 19.31% |
2. | United States Or American | 1,948 | 14.35% |
3. | Irish | 1,850 | 13.63% |
4. | English | 1,789 | 13.18% |
5. | French Non-Basque | 633 | 4.66% |
6. | Scotch Irish | 632 | 4.66% |
7. | Italian | 582 | 4.29% |
8. | Scottish | 506 | 3.73% |
9. | Norwegian | 374 | 2.76% |
10. | Polish | 368 | 2.71% |
Las Vegas Metro Area Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 33,160 | 58.53% |
2. | Only English | 22,294 | 39.35% |
3. | Navajo | 318 | 0.56% |
4. | French | 140 | 0.25% |
5. | German | 138 | 0.24% |
6. | Other Native North American | 114 | 0.20% |
7. | Polish | 102 | 0.18% |
8. | Chinese | 82 | 0.14% |
9. | Italian | 76 | 0.13% |
10. | Scandinavian | 38 | 0.07% |
Las Vegas Metro Area Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 59,052 | 97.54% |
Naturalized immigrant | 348 | 0.57% |
Not a citizen | 1,142 | 1.89% |
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Las Vegas Metro Area Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Las Vegas Metro Area Counties Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
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Las Vegas Metro Area Cities Back to top