Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas: The twenty-fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area. It is located in the Mojave Desert in southern Nevada. Las Vegas is a major center for the tourism industry and is known for its casinos and its nightlife.

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Las Vegas is a city located in the county of Clark in the U.S. state of Nevada. Its population at the 2010 census was 583,756 and a population density of 1,677 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 662,368 inhabitants.

The city was created 118 years ago in 1905.

Las Vegas is the most populous city in Nevada, famous for its lavish casino resorts and entertainment. As of July 29, 2023, Las Vegas has an estimated population of 646,790. Here are some key facts about the city:

History

Las Vegas was founded in 1905 and grew as a railroad town. Gambling was legalized in 1931 and the construction of casinos like the Flamingo began in the 1940s. This sparked Las Vegas' transformation into an entertainment hub.

Geography

Las Vegas is located in the Mojave Desert in southern Nevada. The Las Vegas Strip runs along Las Vegas Boulevard. Las Vegas has an arid desert climate.

Economy

The economy relies heavily on the tourism, gaming, and hospitality industries. Major casinos and resorts line the Las Vegas Strip. Conventions also attract business travelers.

Entertainment & Attractions

Las Vegas is renowned for luxury casinos like Bellagio, nightlife, shopping, fine dining, and live performances. Major venues host residencies by famous singers, comedians, and shows.

Population

Las Vegas has experienced rapid population growth, more than doubling since 1990. It has a highly diverse population and is a major migration destination.

In summary, Las Vegas is a globally famous resort city centered around casino gambling, extravagant hotels, and round-the-clock entertainment options attracting millions annually.

Las Vegas locator map
Location of Las Vegas on Nevada map.

Quick Facts about Las Vegas

Population : 646,790 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Nevada (United States)
County : Clark County
Postal code : 89044–89199
Phone Area Codes : 702
Area : 348.17 km2
Altitude : 2,001 feet / 610 meters
Capital city : Las Vegas is capital of Clark County
Establishment : May 05, 1905 (118 years ago)
Time Zone : UTC−08:00
Local time : 19:21:33 (17th April 2024)
Density : 1,902 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 11.87% (2010-2020)
Las Vegas strip image
Las Vegas strip
Las Vegas strip image
Las Vegas strip image

Geography

Las Vegas is located at 36°10'30"N 115°8'14"W (36.1749700, -115.1372200).

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Demographics

The population of Las Vegas increased by 11.87% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
1900 25 - estimation process
1910 800 96.88% estimation process
1920 2,304 65.28% estimation process
1930 5,165 55.39% estimation process
1940 8,422 38.67% estimation process
1950 24,624 65.8% estimation process
1960 64,405 61.77% estimation process
1970 125,787 48.8% estimation process
1980 164,674 23.61% estimation process
1990 258,295 36.25% estimation process
2000 478,434 46.01% estimation process
2010 583,756 18.04% census
2011 586,606 0.49% estimation process
2012 593,275 1.12% estimation process
2013 599,551 1.05% estimation process
2014 607,976 1.39% estimation process
2015 617,487 1.54% estimation process
2016 626,538 1.44% estimation process
2017 635,262 1.37% estimation process
2018 643,228 1.24% estimation process
2019 651,319 1.24% estimation process
2020 662,368 1.67% estimation process
2020 646,790 -2.41% estimation process

Las Vegas zip code is 89101. County name: Clark, County fips: 32003

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Best Things to Do in Las Vegas

1 High Roller

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High Roller

2 Madame Tussauds Las Vegas

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Madame Tussauds Las Vegas

3 Thrill Rides

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Thrill Rides

4 Virtual Reality at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas

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Virtual Reality at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas

5 Tourism Commission

Rating: 1.3 (3)

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Tourism Commission

Other Places in Las Vegas

1 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Taxpayer Assistance Center

Rating: 2.7 (120)

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Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Taxpayer Assistance Center

2 Clark County Child Support Division

Rating: 2.4 (75)

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Clark County Child Support Division

3 Las Vegas City Hall

Rating: 4.2 (69)

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Las Vegas City Hall

4 Clark County Government Center

Rating: 4.2 (51)

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Clark County Government Center

5 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Rating: 3 (13)

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection

6 Grant Sawyer State Office Building

Rating: 3.6 (12)

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Grant Sawyer State Office Building

7 City of Las Vegas Government

Rating: 3.3 (10)

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City of Las Vegas Government

8 Clark County Parks & Recreation

Rating: 4 (9)

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Clark County Parks & Recreation

9 Agriculture Department

Rating: 4 (8)

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Agriculture Department

10 U.S. Bureau of Land Management

Rating: 3.7 (7)

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U.S. Bureau of Land Management

People born in Las Vegas (200)

People born in Las Vegas, including musician, songwriter Ronnie Vannucci, football cornerback, played mostly for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Brian Kelly, racing driver Kurt Busch, .

List

  • Kyle Busch (American racing driver and team owner) he was born in 02/05/1985
  • Faye Reagan (American movie actress) she was born in 19/09/1988
  • Meaghan Jette Martin (American musician and actor) she was born in 17/02/1992
  • Charisma Carpenter (actress) she was born in 23/07/1970
  • Leah Dizon (American singer and model) she was born in 24/09/1986
  • Cindy Crawford (American movie actress) she was born in 06/12/1980
  • Adam Hicks (American actor, rapper, singer, and songwriter) he was born in 28/11/1992
  • Cerina Vincent (American actress) she was born in 07/02/1979
  • James Bilbray (American politician) he was born in 19/05/1938
  • Aaron Fotheringham (extreme wheelchair athlete) he was born in 08/11/1991
  • Abby Dalton (American actress) she was born in 15/08/1932
  • Matthew Gray Gubler (American actor, filmmaker and model) he was born in 09/03/1980
  • Jim Root (American musician) he was born in 02/10/1971
  • Frank Klepacki (American musician, video game music composer and sound director) he was born in 25/05/1974
  • Ray Rennahan (American cinematographer) he was born in 01/05/1896
  • Thomas Dekker (American actor) he was born in 28/12/1987
  • Mark Slaughter (musician, voice actor) he was born in 04/07/1964
  • Jenny Lewis (American actor, singer-songwriter) she was born in 08/01/1976

Schools in Las Vegas

College & universities near Las Vegas, NV

Code Name City ZIP
475325 Milan Institute-Las Vegas Las Vegas (NV) 89106-4031
444592 Expertise Cosmetology Institute Las Vegas (NV) 89106
487375 Arizona College-Las Vegas Las Vegas (NV) 89102-4512
181880 Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas Las Vegas (NV) 89146
445230 Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas Las Vegas (NV) 89121

Stations (3)

Amtrak & bus stations near Las Vegas, NV

Code Name Address Type
LVS Las Vegas (Downtown), Nevada 200 South Main St. BUS
LAS Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada 5757 Wayne Newton Blvd BUS
LVT Las Vegas, NV 6675 Gilespie Street BUS

Post Office

Post offices near Las Vegas

Post Office Name City ZIP
Downtown Las Vega Post Office Las Vegas (NV) 89101
King Post Office Las Vegas (NV) 89106
North Las Vega Post Office North Las Vegas (NV) 89030
Huntridg Post Office Las Vegas (NV) 89104
Desert Inn Post Office Las Vegas (NV) 89121

Other places with the same name (2)

Other cities in Clark County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clark County , NV.

City Name Population Title
Henderson 329,172 The second most populous city in Nevada and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
North Las Vegas 260,098 A city located in Clark County, Nevada.
Paradise 223,167 Town in Nevada, USA
Sunrise Manor 189,372 Census designated place
Spring Valley 178,395 Village in New York, United States
Whitney 38,585 Art museum in New York City
Winchester 27,978 Nevada township
Mesquite 20,438 City in Nevada
Boulder City 16,207 City in Clark County, Nevada
Laughlin 7,323 Census designated place
Moapa Valley 6,924 City in Nevada, United States of America
Sandy Valley 2,051 City in Nevada, United States of America
Bunkerville 1,303 City in Nevada, United States of America
Moapa Town 1,025 City in Clark County, Nevada, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Las Vegas distances to largest Nevada cities