Summerlin South, Nevada facts for kids
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Summerlin South, Nevada
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Location of Summerlin South in Clark County, Nevada
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 Summerlin South, Nevada
Location in Nevada
Summerlin South, Nevada
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Clark |
| Government | |
| • Type | County Commission |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.69 sq mi (25.08 km2) |
| • Land | 9.69 sq mi (25.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 30,744 |
| • Density | 3,174.39/sq mi (1,225.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| Area codes | 702 and 725 |
| FIPS code | 32-70900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410017 |
Summerlin South is a special kind of community in Clark County, Nevada, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city.
Summerlin South is located on the western edge of the Las Vegas Valley. It's right next to the beautiful Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. The community gets its name because it's an extension of the larger planned community of Summerlin. Most of Summerlin South uses the ZIP code 89135. In 2010, about 24,085 people lived here.
The main group that helps run the area is the Summerlin South Community Association. This is like a homeowners association for the whole community. Summerlin South is known as one of the nicest neighborhoods in the Las Vegas Valley. It includes a special area called The Ridges. This is a private community with very fancy homes. Homes in The Ridges can cost over $2,000,000.
Where is Summerlin South?
Summerlin South has clear boundaries. To the north, it's bordered by Charleston Boulevard. Hualapai Way is to the east. The amazing Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is to the west.
Currently, the community reaches just below Russell Road to the south. However, there are plans for it to grow even further south to Maule Avenue in the future. The total area of Summerlin South is about 9.64 square miles (24.97 square kilometers).
Who Lives in Summerlin South?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 3,735 | — | |
| 2010 | 24,085 | 544.8% | |
| 2020 | 30,744 | 27.6% | |
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In 2010, about 24,085 people lived in Summerlin South. There were 10,173 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
Here's a look at the people who live there:
- Most people (76.2%) were White.
- About 12.8% were Asian.
- 4.4% were African American.
- A small number (0.4%) were Native American or Pacific Islander.
- About 1.8% were from other backgrounds.
- 3.9% were from two or more backgrounds.
- About 8.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age:
- 21.3% of the people were under 18 years old.
- 18% of the people were 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people living in Summerlin South was 42.9 years.
Many families live in Summerlin South. About 27.7% of households had children under 18. More than half (54.6%) of households were married couples living together. The average household had 2.37 people.
Between 2011 and 2013, the average income for a household in Summerlin South was about $91,535. This was much higher than the average income for households across the United States.
See also
In Spanish: Summerlin South (Nevada) para niños
