North Las Vegas, Nevada facts for kids
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North Las Vegas, Nevada
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North Las Vegas and the surrounding Las Vegas Range
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| Nicknames:
North Town
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| Motto(s):
Your Community of Choice
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Location within Clark County
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 North Las Vegas, Nevada
Location in Nevada
North Las Vegas, Nevada
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Nevada |
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| County |  Clark |
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| Founded | 1919 | |
| Incorporated | May 1, 1946 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Council-Manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 97.94 sq mi (253.67 km2) | |
| • Land | 97.90 sq mi (253.56 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) | |
| Elevation | 2,205 ft (672 m) | |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 216,961 | |
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(2019)
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251,974 | |
| • Density | 2,573.76/sq mi (993.74/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (PST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
89030–89033, 89036, 89081, 89084–89087
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| Area code(s) | 702 and 725 | |
| FIPS code | 32-51800 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0847435 | |
North Las Vegas is a suburban city in Clark County, Nevada, United States, in the Las Vegas Valley. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 216,961, with an estimated population of 251,974 in 2019. The city was incorporated on May 1, 1946. It is the fourth largest city in the state of Nevada.
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Geography
Located in the southwestern United States in the Mojave Desert, North Las Vegas sits north and east of Las Vegas. According to the United States Census Bureau, North Las Vegas has a total area of 101.4 square miles (262.6 km2), of which 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 0.04%, is water. In the Las Vegas Valley, several mountain ranges are nearby.
Climate
Due to its location within the Mojave Desert, North Las Vegas has a desert climate. Temperatures are generally mild in the winter and hot in the summer. Like most of the hot deserts of the United States, snowfall only occurs once every few years on average. In winter, temperatures rarely fall below freezing. In the summer, monsoons can reach the area, bringing heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 3,875 | — | |
| 1950 | 3,875 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 18,422 | 375.4% | |
| 1970 | 36,216 | 96.6% | |
| 1980 | 42,739 | 18.0% | |
| 1990 | 47,707 | 11.6% | |
| 2000 | 115,488 | 142.1% | |
| 2010 | 216,961 | 87.9% | |
| 2020 | 262,527 | 21.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 251,974 | 16.1% | |
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2000 US census
As of the 2000 census, there were 115,488 people, 34,018 households, and 27,112 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,471.0 people per square mile (568.0/km2). There were 36,600 housing units at an average density of 466.2 per square mile (180.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 55.93% White, 19.02% African American, 0.82% Native American, 3.24% Asian, 0.53% Pacific Islander, 15.78% from other races, and 4.68% from two or more races. 37.61% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 34,018 households, out of which 47.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% were non-families. 13.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.36 and the average family size was 3.67.
In the city the population was spread out, with 33.9% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 34.3% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 5.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $46,057, and the median income for a family was $46,540. Males had a median income of $32,205 versus $25,836 for females. About 11.8% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.6% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over. The United States Census Bureau listed North Las Vegas, as well as the Las Vegas metropolitan area, as one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States.
2010 US census
At the census of 2010, there were 216,961 people residing in North Las Vegas. The racial makeup was 47.4% White, 19.9% African American, 0.8% Native American, 6.3% Asian, 0.8% Pacific Islander, and 5.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 38.8% of the population, and 31.2% of the population was non-Hispanic White.
Transportation
Domestic and international airline travel for the entire metropolitan area is handled at Harry Reid International Airport, south of Las Vegas, adjacent to the Las Vegas Strip.
The North Las Vegas Airport, formerly known as Sky Haven Airport, was established on December 7, 1941. A division of Vision Airlines operates tours to the Grand Canyon in Arizona from the airport.
RTC Transit provides bus service in the city, as it does throughout the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
The major highways/roads serving North Las Vegas are Interstate 15, Clark County Route 215, U.S. Route 93, Las Vegas Boulevard (SR 604) and Rancho Drive (SR 599 / US 95 Bus.)
Economy
Bigelow Aerospace is headquartered in North Las Vegas. Traditionally, manufacturing, industrial and warehouse distribution companies have dominated the local market. However, high-tech businesses, including solar and green technology, and custom manufacturing facilities are moving to North Las Vegas.
On May 12, 2019 Amazon opened a 850,000-square-foot fulfillment center in North Las Vegas which currently employs more than 1,500 people.
In October 2019 Sephora opened a 715,000-square-foot distribution center in North Las Vegas.
Florence McClure Women's Correctional Center, Nevada's only female correctional facility, is located in North Las Vegas.
Master-planned communities in the city include Aliante and Eldorado. The Apex industrial Park is now a part of the city as well.
Education
North Las Vegas is home to the Cheyenne Campus of the College of Southern Nevada. The institution covers an area of roughly 80 acres (32 ha) and provides for a broad variety of different courses. As of 2013, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas was planning to open a branch in North Las Vegas near the I-215 Beltway, though this plan has yet to be implemented as of 2022.
Primary and secondary school students in North Las Vegas are served by the Clark County School District (CCSD), the fifth-largest in the United States with over 300,000 students enrolled in any of its 357 schools. CCSD has a workforce of over 35,000 people, and is considered a major employer in the county.
The following high schools are in North Las Vegas:
- Canyon Springs
- Cheyenne
- Legacy
- Mojave
- Rancho
Images for kids
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North Las Vegas City Hall at Night, February 2013
See also
In Spanish: North Las Vegas para niños
