Spring Valley, Nevada facts for kids
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Spring Valley, Nevada
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Spring Valley, as seen from the Spanish Hills community, 2016. The Las Vegas Strip is in the background.
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Location of Spring Valley in Clark County, Nevada
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 Spring Valley, Nevada
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Clark |
| Founded | May 1981 |
| Founded by | Clark County Commission |
| Named for | Spring Mountains |
| Government | |
| • Type | Advisory Board |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.51 sq mi (91.96 km2) |
| • Land | 35.51 sq mi (91.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,365 ft (721 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 215,597 |
| • Density | 6,072.30/sq mi (2,344.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 702 and 725 |
| FIPS code | 32-68585 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867350 |
Spring Valley is a large community in Clark County, Nevada. It's located about 2 miles west of the famous Las Vegas Strip. In 2020, over 215,000 people lived there. Spring Valley was officially created in May 1981. It is an "unincorporated town," which means it's not a separate city with its own government. Instead, it's managed by Clark County.
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History of Spring Valley
In 1965, a race track called the Stardust International Raceway was built in the area. A company bought the land in 1969. They weren't interested in the race track, so they leased it out.
In 1970, a home builder named Pardee Homes bought the land. They started building a planned community called Spring Valley. The name was chosen because of the beautiful views of the Spring Mountains and its location in the Las Vegas Valley.
Why Spring Valley Was Formed
In 1981, people living in the area wanted their own town. They asked the Clark County Commission to create an unincorporated town, and it happened that May. Residents wanted to avoid being taken over by other nearby communities. They also felt they were paying too much in taxes for county services.
The town started small, covering about 1 square mile. Today, it covers a much larger area. It now takes up a big part of the southwest Las Vegas Valley, totaling about 33.4 square miles.
Geography and Location
Spring Valley is a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area defined by the government for counting people. The entire area of Spring Valley is land, covering about 33.4 square miles.
Spring Valley's Boundaries
The main borders of Spring Valley are:
- North: Sahara Avenue
- East: Decatur Boulevard
- South: Warm Springs Road
- West: Hualapai Way
What Spring Valley Looks Like
The area is mostly made up of neighborhoods with houses. There are also many shopping centers along the main roads. These roads connect the suburban parts of Las Vegas to the Strip.
The northern part of Spring Valley has some larger properties. These areas are zoned for rural estates. The southern part of Spring Valley is growing very fast. Just 15 years ago, not much was built south of Tropicana Avenue.
A large park called Desert Breeze Park is in the middle of the town. Next to the park is Roger M. Bryan Elementary School.
Population and People
Spring Valley has grown a lot over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 51,726 | — | |
| 2000 | 117,390 | 126.9% | |
| 2010 | 178,395 | 52.0% | |
| 2020 | 215,597 | 20.9% | |
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In 2010, there were 178,395 people living in Spring Valley.
- About 57.9% were White.
- About 9.8% were African American.
- About 17.4% were Asian.
- About 20.6% were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, there were 117,390 people and 47,964 households. About 27% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.44 people. The median age in Spring Valley was 36 years old.
Culture and Famous Residents
Spring Valley is home to many interesting people.
Well-Known Residents
Some famous people who live or have lived in Spring Valley include:
- Tennis stars Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf.
- Former Sacramento Kings owner George J. Maloof, Jr..
- The Sultan of Brunei has a home there.
- Comedian Carrot Top has his Las Vegas home in the area.
- NASCAR drivers Kurt and Kyle Busch went to Durango High School in Spring Valley.
- Actress Cerina Vincent and BMX star T. J. Lavin also attended Durango High School.
- Baseball player Kris Bryant lived in Spring Valley.
- Former Nevada governor Steve Sisolak lives in Spring Valley.
Chinatown in Spring Valley
Along Spring Mountain Road in Spring Valley, you'll find many businesses owned by people of Chinese and other Asian backgrounds. This area is known as Chinatown. It's mostly a shopping area, not a place where many people live.
The first big shopping center, Chinatown Plaza, opened in February 1995. It was designed to look like buildings from the ancient Tang dynasty in China. It was created by James Chih-Cheng Chen, who saw a need for Asian food and businesses in Las Vegas.
In 1996, Clark County officially recognized Chinatown Plaza as the Asian Pacific American Cultural Center. In 1999, Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn officially named the 3-mile long area along Spring Mountain Road as Chinatown. This area continues to grow as more Asian people move to Las Vegas.
Las Vegas's Chinatown is different from older Chinatowns in cities like New York or San Francisco. It's more "modern" and includes businesses from many different Asian cultures, not just Chinese.
Education in Spring Valley
All public schools in Spring Valley are part of the Clark County School District.
Elementary Schools
- Roger M. Bryan Elementary School
- Patricia A. Bendorf Elementary School
- C.H. Decker Elementary School
- Harvey Dondero Elementary School
- Marion Earl Elementary School
- Wayne Tanaka Elementary School
- Pat Diskin Elementary School
Middle Schools
- Wilbur & Theresa Faiss Middle School
- Victoria Fertitta Middle School
- Kenny Guinn Middle School
- Clifford J. Lawrence Middle School
- Grant Sawyer Middle School
- Lawrence & Heidi Canarelli Middle School
High Schools
- Durango High School
- Spring Valley High School
- Bonanza High School
- Ed W. Clark High School
- Sierra Vista High School
Spring Valley also has a public library. It is a branch of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District.
See also
In Spanish: Spring Valley (Nevada) para niños
