North Las Vegas, NV — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 186,178 · Nevada · Updated May 2026
Population
186,178
Median Income
$58,874
Home Price
$407,146
Unemployment
9.4%
Poverty Rate
16.8%
Bachelor's+
23.9%
Full Demographics — North Las Vegas, NV
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | North Las Vegas, NV | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 186,178 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 39.0 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 26.0% | 13.8% | |
| White | 43.6% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 11.3% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 11.4% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 34.6% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | North Las Vegas, NV | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $58,874 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,069 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $62,696 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.4% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.9% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | North Las Vegas, NV | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $407,146 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 41.2% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | North Las Vegas, NV | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 460 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 2417 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | North Las Vegas, NV | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 33.8% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 12.2% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 20.7% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 19.6% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 15.6% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 16.1% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | North Las Vegas, NV | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 68.8°F | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 4.7 in | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | North Las Vegas, NV | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 5.2 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 75.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | North Las Vegas, NV | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 24.6 min | 27.0 min |
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About North Las Vegas, NV
North Las Vegas is a city in Nevada, United States. With a population of 186,178, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, North Las Vegas shows stronger commute time (25 min average commute vs 27 min average commute US avg) and air quality (75% good air days vs 70% good air days US avg). However, the city has a higher educational attainment at 23.9% bachelor's degree, compared to the US average of 35.8% bachelor's degree. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.