Nevada Census

Nevada's population increased by 57,470 from 2009 to 2010--a surprising gain considering Nevada's high unemployment and sluggish economy. During the last decade, Nevada averaged 3.1% annual population growth as compared to the national average of .95%.

The largest growth during the last ten years took place in Lyon County, which grew from 34,501 people in 2000 to 51,980 people in 2010. Esmeralda County shrank by the largest percent, but by the lowest amount--due to less than 1,000 people living in the entire county.


Within Nevada's population growth, Asian and Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander populations doubled in size during the past ten years. Hispanic and African Americans also increased substantially, while the White population increased by a meager 19%.

The future of Nevada's economy is uncertain, but the national economic recovery will likely spill over into Nevada and buoy up our tourism industry.

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