North Las Vegas, NV population by race
The table below shows North Las Vegas's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 100,575 | 38.09% |
| Black or African American | 58,228 | 22.05% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,336 | 0.88% |
| Asian | 17,633 | 6.68% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2,166 | 0.82% |
| Some other race | 37,937 | 14.37% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 45,147 | 17.10% |
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North Las Vegas population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; North Las Vegas has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that North Las Vegas's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of North Las Vegas population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 38.09% are white, 22.05% are Black or African American, 0.88% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.68% are Asian, 0.82% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 14.37% are some other race and 17.10% are multiracial.
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North Las Vegas, NV population by race.
The largest racial group in North Las Vegas is White with a population of 100,575 (38.09% of the total population).
North Las Vegas 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in North Las Vegas is White with a population of 100,575 (38.09% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 45,147 (17.10% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of North Las Vegas, NV
By ethnicity, 111,363 (42.18% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 152,659 (57.82% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in North Las Vegas, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 62,153 (40.71% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
North Las Vegas, NV Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of North Las Vegas's Non-Hispanic population.
North Las Vegas Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 62,153 | 40.71% |
| Black or African American alone | 55,905 | 36.62% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 806 | 0.53% |
| Asian alone | 17,027 | 11.15% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 1,895 | 1.24% |
| Some other race alone | 1,126 | 0.74% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 13,747 | 9.01% |
Among the Hispanic population in North Las Vegas, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 90,028 (80.84% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
North Las Vegas, NV Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of North Las Vegas's Hispanic population.
North Las Vegas Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 90,028 | 80.84% |
| Puerto Rican | 3,762 | 3.38% |
| Cuban | 1,618 | 1.45% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 15,955 | 14.33% |
Things to know
What percentage of North Las Vegas, NV is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 42.18% of North Las Vegas population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in North Las Vegas, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 90,028 (80.84% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does North Las Vegas, NV have?
North Las Vegas, NV has 58,228 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 22.05% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in North Las Vegas is Black.
What is the largest minority group in North Las Vegas, NV?
With 57.82% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in North Las Vegas.
That being said, with a 22.05% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in North Las Vegas.
What is the majority race in North Las Vegas, NV?
With a population of 100,575 (38.09% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in North Las Vegas.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in North Las Vegas, with 22.05% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
