Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV Metro Area is a vibrant community of over 2.2 million people. The area is densely populated with 293.48 people per square mile, making it one of the most densely populated metropolitan areas in the United States. With its proximity to the Mojave Desert, there are many year-round outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and rock climbing available in and around Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise. The city is also home to numerous local businesses and organizations such as the Fremont Street Experience, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, and Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Additionally, Las Vegas hosts many professional sports teams including the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights and NFL's Raiders as well as several collegiate programs within nearby UNLV.
The population in Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise Metro Area is 2,231,147. There are 283 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise Metro Area is 37.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise Metro Area is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise Metro Area
- 46.4% are married
- 13.7% are divorced
- 31.4% are married with children
- 20.3% have children, but are single
Race in Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise Metro Area
- 44.1% are White
- 10.8% are Black
- 9.5% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 30.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.6% Two or more races
- 0.7% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander