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Sunrise Manor, Nevada
View of Sunrise Manor from Frenchman Mountain with North Las Vegas in the distance
View of Sunrise Manor from Frenchman Mountain with North Las Vegas in the distance
Location of Sunrise Manor in Clark County, Nevada
Location of Sunrise Manor in Clark County, Nevada
Sunrise Manor, Nevada is located in Nevada
Sunrise Manor, Nevada
Sunrise Manor, Nevada
Location in Nevada
Sunrise Manor, Nevada is located in the United States
Sunrise Manor, Nevada
Sunrise Manor, Nevada
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Nevada
County Clark
Founded May 1957; 68 years ago (1957-05)
Founded by Clark County Commission
Area
 • Total 33.71 sq mi (87.32 km2)
 • Land 33.71 sq mi (87.32 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,821 ft (555 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 205,618
 • Density 6,099.07/sq mi (2,354.87/km2)
Time zone UTC−8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−7 (PDT)
Area code(s) 702 and 725
FIPS code 32-71400
GNIS feature ID 1867351
Website Sunrise Manor Town Advisory Board

Sunrise Manor is a large community in Clark County, Nevada. It's located east of Las Vegas, near Frenchman Mountain. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city with its own local government.

In 2020, about 205,618 people lived in Sunrise Manor. If it were an official city, it would be one of the biggest in Nevada!

History of Sunrise Manor

Sunrise Manor was created in May 1957. At that time, the nearby city of North Las Vegas wanted to expand into this area. However, the Clark County Commission, which manages the county, did not agree. So, they decided to create Sunrise Manor instead.

When it first started, Sunrise Manor was much smaller. By 1970, another community called Vegas Creek formed just south of it. But in 1980, Vegas Creek was no longer a separate place. Its area was added to Sunrise Manor, making Sunrise Manor much closer to its size today.

In 2018, some people living in Sunrise Manor thought it should become its own city. They felt that being part of Clark County meant Sunrise Manor didn't get enough attention. They believed becoming a city could help deal with issues like crime and homelessness better.

However, other residents worried that becoming a city would be too expensive and not work well. They compared it to problems faced by North Las Vegas. So, the idea of becoming a city was discussed but not put into action.

Where is Sunrise Manor?

Sunrise Manor is a census-designated place (CDP). This means its borders are set for counting people in a census. The entire area of Sunrise Manor is land, covering about 86.4 square kilometers (33.71 square miles).

People of Sunrise Manor

Historical population
Census Pop.
1970 10,886
1980 44,155 305.6%
1990 95,362 116.0%
2000 156,120 63.7%
2010 189,372 21.3%
2020 205,618 8.6%
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Sunrise Manor has grown a lot over the years. In 1970, about 10,886 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 205,618 people.

In 2010, the community was very diverse. About 48.9% of the people were White, and 12.6% were African American. Many people, about 48.5%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.

Important Places in Sunrise Manor

Sunrise Manor is home to several interesting places.

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Palm trees are seen on the grounds of the Las Vegas Nevada Temple in Sunrise Manor, August 2006
  • Sam's Town Las Vegas: This is a popular casino and entertainment center. It's part of a gaming area known as the Boulder Strip.
  • High Schools: Several high schools serve the students in the Sunrise Manor area. These include:
    • East Career and Technical Academy (ECTA or East Tech): This school focuses on career and technical training. It opened in 2008.
    • Eldorado High School
    • Las Vegas High School: This is the oldest of these schools, first opening in 1905. Its current campus opened in 1993.
    • Sunrise Mountain High School: This school was established in 2009.

See also

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