Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV

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Population

141,709

0.329% 1-year growth

US Senator

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Party

Median Age

35.1

Poverty Rate

20.6%

Median Household Income

$42,100

1.48% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$168,100

11.6% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

61,161

2.51% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV had a population of 142k people with a median age of 35.1 and a median household income of $42,100. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV grew from 141,245 to 141,709, a 0.329% increase and its median household income grew from $41,484 to $42,100, a 1.48% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV are White (Non-Hispanic) (32.7%), White (Hispanic) (22.6%), Other (Hispanic) (18.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.9%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.03%). 43.9% of the people in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV speak a non-English language, and 83.3% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV are College of Southern Nevada (5,093 degrees awarded in 2017), Brightwood College-Las Vegas (439 degrees), and Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas (179 degrees).

The median property value in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV is $168,100, and the homeownership rate is 40%. Most people in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 23.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV is 2 cars per household.

Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV borders Northwest Las Vegas Valley PUMA, NV, Las Vegas (Northeast) & North Las Vegas (Outer) Cities PUMA, NV, Las Vegas City (Southeast) PUMA, NV, Spring Valley & Summerlin South PUMA, NV, Paradise (Northwest) & Winchester PUMA, NV, and Las Vegas City (Southwest) PUMA, NV.

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United States Nevada

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nevada (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Nevada across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Nevada went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 47.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.5%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.32%). The most partisan county was Eureka County, NV with 84.7% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are the senators currently representing the state of Nevada. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nevada is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV. Showing the available data for Nevada.

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2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.5%)
Republican Party
Gary Johnson (3.32%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Nevada went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 47.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.5%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.32%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nevada for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Nevada

47.9% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Nevada

Eureka County, NV
84.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Lincoln County, NV
78.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Esmeralda County, NV
77.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Nevada was Eureka County, NV with 84.7% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Nevada colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Nevada

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Catherine Cortez Masto

Senator from Nevada

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jacky Rosen

Senator from Nevada

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are the senators currently representing Nevada.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Nevada over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Nevada

Nevada is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nevada have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV is home to a population of 142k people, from which 83.3% are citizens. As of 2018, 26.4% of Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV residents were born outside of the country (37.5k people).

In 2018, there were 1.45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (46.3k people) in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 32k White (Hispanic) and 26.8k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV are Spanish (48,340 speakers), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (2,983 speakers), and Vietnamese (795 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV

White (Non-Hispanic)
46.3k ± 1.99k
White (Hispanic)
32k ± 1.85k
Other (Hispanic)
26.8k ± 2.26k

45%

Hispanic Population

63.8k people

45% of the people in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV are hispanic (63.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
48,340 speakers (36.5%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
2,983 speakers (2.25%)
Vietnamese
795 speakers (0.601%)

43.9% of Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV was Spanish. 36.5% of the overall population of Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV are native Spanish speakers. 2.25% speak Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) and 0.601% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

26.4%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

37.5k people

25.8%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

36.6k people

As of 2018, 26.4% of Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV residents (37.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV was 25.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.7

In 2018, the median age of all people in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV was 35.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 30, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV are getting getting younger. In 2017, the average age of all Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV residents was 35.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
20,556 ± 3,254 people
Philippines
3,159 ± 1,364 people
El Salvador
2,459 ± 1,207 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV was Mexico, the natal country of 20,556 Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV residents, followed by Philippines with 3,159 and El Salvador with 2,459.

Citizenship

83.3%

2018 Citizenship

82.8%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 83.3% of Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV was 82.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,416 ± 287
Gulf War (1990s)
1,245 ± 293
Gulf War (2001-)
983 ± 246

Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.94 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV is $42,100. In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV was Washoe County (South) PUMA, NV with a value of $81,457, followed by Henderson (East) & Boulder Cities PUMA, NV and Las Vegas (Northeast) & North Las Vegas (Outer) Cities PUMA, NV, with respective values of $80,308 and $80,179.

Males in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV have an average income that is 1.17 times higher than the average income of females, which is $35,838. The income inequality in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV (measured using the Gini index) is 0.407, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV employs 61.2k people. The largest industries in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV are Traveler accommodation (8,433 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,769 people), and Construction (5,082 people), and the highest paying industries are Motion pictures & video industries ($143,967), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($113,805), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($102,377).

Wages

Median Household Income

$42,100

2018 value

± $1,099

1.48%

1 Year Growth

± 3.57%

Households in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV have a median annual income of $42,100, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $41,484 in 2017, which represents a 1.48% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$41,893

Average Male Salary in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV

± $6,167

$35,838

Average Female Salary in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV

± $5,246

In 2017, full-time male employees in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV made 1.17 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV

White
$38,236 ± $5,726
American Indian
$33,963 ± $21,200
Asian
$33,381 ± $9,513

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV workers was White. These workers were paid 1.13 times more than American Indian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.407

2017 Wage GINI in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV

0.401

2016 Wage GINI in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV

In 2017, the income inequality in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV was 0.407 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.58% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV was Washoe County (South) PUMA, NV with a value of $81,457, followed by Henderson (East) & Boulder Cities PUMA, NV and Las Vegas (Northeast) & North Las Vegas (Outer) Cities PUMA, NV, with respective values of $80,308 and $80,179.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

20.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV (28.9k out of 140k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
13,800 ± 928
Hispanic
13,512 ± 981
Other
6,217 ± 706

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

61.2k

2017 Value

2.51%

1 Year growth

± 2.51%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV grew at a rate of 2.51%, from 59.7k employees to 61.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV, are Maids & housekeeping cleaners (2,824 people), Cooks (2,687 people), and Cashiers (2,428 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV, by number of employees, are Maids & housekeeping cleaners (2,824 people), Cooks (2,687 people), and Cashiers (2,428 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV has an unusually high number of residents working as Gaming services workers (17.7 times higher than expected), Firstline supervisors of gaming workers (8.73 times), and Carpet, floor, & tile installers & finishers (8.52 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV, by average salary, are Aircraft pilots & flight engineers ($198,255), Physicians & surgeons ($165,948), and Chief executives & legislators ($165,884).

Industries

Employment by Industries

61.2k

2017 Value

2.51%

1 Year growth

± 2.51%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV grew at a rate of 2.51%, from 59.7k employees to 61.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV, are Traveler accommodation (8,433 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,769 people), and Construction (5,082 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV, though some of these residents may live in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV, by number of employees, are Traveler accommodation (8,433 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,769 people), and Construction (5,082 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV has an unusually high number of Traveler accommodation (13.1 times higher than expected), Taxi & limousine service (8.06 times), and Drinking places, alcoholic beverages (4.64 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV, by average salary, are Motion pictures & video industries ($143,967), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($113,805), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($102,377).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Nevada to other states, or from other states to Nevada.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound Nevada product (by dollars) was Textiles/leather with $16B, followed by Mixed freight ($8.39B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($6.48B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Nevada products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$75B

2015 Value in Nevada

$113B

Projected 2045 Value in Nevada

51.3% growth

In 2015, total outbound Nevada trade was $75B. This is expected to increase 51.3% to $113B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Nevada trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Nevada to other states, or from other states to Nevada.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$19.2B
Utah
$6.44B
Arizona
$3.88B

In 2015, the top outbound Nevada domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $19.2B, followed by Utah with $6.44B and Arizona and $3.88B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Nevada shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2017, universities in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV awarded 5,711 degrees. The student population of Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV is skewed towards women, with 14,627 male students and 20,196 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV are White (2,099 and 37%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,589 and 28%), Asian (669 and 11.8%), and Black or African American (561 and 9.9%).

The largest universities in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV by number of degrees awarded are College of Southern Nevada (5,093 and 89.2%), Brightwood College-Las Vegas (439 and 7.69%), and Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas (179 and 3.13%).

The most popular majors in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV are Liberal Arts & Sciences (583 and 10.2%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (551 and 9.65%), and General Studies (497 and 8.7%).

The median tuition costs in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $2,850 and $9,628 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Science Technologies
453 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
583 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
497 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV was Other Science Technologies with 453 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

College of Southern Nevada
5,093 degrees awarded
Brightwood College-Las Vegas
439 degrees awarded
Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas
179 degrees awarded

$2,850

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of Southern Nevada with 5,093 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

2,196

Degrees Awarded to Men

3,515

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 2,196 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV, which is 0.625 times less than the 3,515 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,099 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,589 degrees awarded
Asian
669 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV were to White students. These 2,099 degrees mean that there were 1.32 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,589 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV was $168,100 in 2018, which is 0.732 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $150,600 to $168,100, a 11.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV is 40%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV have an average commute time of 23.5 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$168,100

2018 Median

± $3,351

$150,600

2017 Median

± $3,637

In 2018, the median property value in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV grew to to $168,100 from the previous year's value of $150,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$42,100

Median Household Income

± $1,099

50k

Number of Households

± 1,540

In 2018, the median household income of the 50k households in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV grew to $42,100 from the previous year's value of $41,484.

The following chart displays the households in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

40%

2018 Homeownership

40%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 40% of the housing units in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 40%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

23.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV have a shorter commute time (23.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 2.27% of the workforce in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
72.2%
Carpooled
12.3%
Public Transit
6.3%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV was Drove Alone (72.2%), followed by those who Carpooled (12.3%) and those who Public Transit (6.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

81.7% of the population of Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV has health coverage, with 37.5% on employee plans, 25.1% on Medicaid, 9.42% on Medicare, 8.25% on non-group plans, and 1.42% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Nevada was $6,714 in 2014. This is a 7% increase from the previous year ($6,275).

Primary care physicians in Nevada see 1764 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.858% increase from the previous year (1749 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1632 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 536 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Nye County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (13.1%). Additionally, Lyon County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (34%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nevada.

1,764 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nevada

Primary care physicians in Nevada see an average of 1,764 patients per year. This represents a 0.858% increase from the previous year (1,749 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Nevada in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nevada.

$6,714

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Nevada

$3,417

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,484

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,796

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Nevada (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 7%, from $6,275 to $6,714.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

18.3%

Uninsured

37.5%

Employer Coverage

25.1%

Medicaid

9.42%

Medicare

8.25%

Non-Group

1.42%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV declined by 24.9% from 24.4% to 18.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA, NV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.