Las Vegas, NV Population by Age

The median age in Las Vegas, NV is 37.9, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 19.39% were under the age of 15, 19.44% aged 15 to 29, 46.33% aged 30 to 64, 13.36% aged 65 to 84, and 1.47% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Las Vegas, NV population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Las Vegas's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 38,051 5.99%
5 to 9 years 40,508 6.38%
10 to 14 years 44,555 7.02%
15 to 19 years 39,993 6.3%
20 to 24 years 37,488 5.91%
25 to 29 years 45,940 7.24%
30 to 34 years 45,431 7.16%
35 to 39 years 44,479 7.01%
40 to 44 years 42,752 6.73%
45 to 49 years 42,166 6.64%
50 to 54 years 41,831 6.59%
55 to 59 years 41,144 6.48%
60 to 64 years 36,290 5.72%
65 to 69 years 31,183 4.91%
70 to 74 years 26,677 4.2%
75 to 79 years 16,504 2.6%
80 to 84 years 10,470 1.65%
85 years and over 9,324 1.47%
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Las Vegas, NV population by age group

Key stats
200,595
Population under 25 years
178,602
Population aged 25-44
161,431
Population aged 45-64
94,158
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Las Vegas's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Las Vegas, NV population by age group. The largest age group was 25-29 years with a poulation of 45,940 (7.24% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Las Vegas, NV was for the group of age 25-29 years with a population of 45,940 (7.24%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Las Vegas, NV was the 85+ years with a population of 9,324 (1.47%).

Las Vegas, NV population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Las Vegas, NV's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Las Vegas's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Las Vegas, NV population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 391,585 (61.69% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 149,043 23.48%
18 to 64 years 391,585 61.69%
85 years and over 94,158 14.83%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Las Vegas's population under 18 was 23.48%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Las Vegas's working population (between 18 and 64) was 61.69%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Las Vegas's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 14.83% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Las Vegas, NV population pyramid

Population pyramid for Las Vegas, NV is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Las Vegas's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Las Vegas, NV, is 29.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Las Vegas, NV, is 22.6.
  • Total dependency ratio for Las Vegas, NV is 52.0.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Las Vegas, NV is 4.4.
The graph shows Las Vegas's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Las Vegas, NV population pyramid i.e. Las Vegas population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Las Vegas, NV's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 18,524 19,527 38,051
5 to 9 years 21,213 19,295 40,508
10 to 14 years 23,727 20,828 44,555
15 to 19 years 20,129 19,864 39,993
20 to 24 years 20,044 17,444 37,488
25 to 29 years 22,324 23,616 45,940
30 to 34 years 23,600 21,831 45,431
35 to 39 years 22,776 21,703 44,479
40 to 44 years 20,616 22,136 42,752
45 to 49 years 21,210 20,956 42,166
50 to 54 years 22,214 19,617 41,831
55 to 59 years 20,380 20,764 41,144
60 to 64 years 18,393 17,897 36,290
65 to 69 years 15,040 16,143 31,183
70 to 74 years 12,200 14,477 26,677
75 to 79 years 7,926 8,578 16,504
80 to 84 years 4,630 5,840 10,470
85 years and over 3,814 5,510 9,324
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Things to know

What is the population of Las Vegas, NV under 18?

Las Vegas's population under the age of 18 is 149,043, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 23.48% of the total resident population of Las Vegas, NV.

What is the aging population in Las Vegas, NV?

Las Vegas's population aged 65 years and above was 94,158. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 14.83% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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2023
Las Vegas, NV Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Las Vegas age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Las Vegas population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Las Vegas. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Las Vegas by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Las Vegas.

Key observations

The largest age group in Las Vegas, NV was for the group of age 25-29 years with a population of 45,940 (7.24%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Las Vegas, NV was the 85+ years with a population of 9,324 (1.47%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Las Vegas population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Las Vegas is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Las Vegas total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Las Vegas Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Las Vegas, NV Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Las Vegas - Population and Percentage Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Las Vegas population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Las Vegas. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Las Vegas population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Las Vegas population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Las Vegas is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Las Vegas is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Las Vegas Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Las Vegas, NV Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Las Vegas, NV population pyramid, which represents the Las Vegas population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Las Vegas, NV, is 29.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Las Vegas, NV, is 22.6.
  • Total dependency ratio for Las Vegas, NV is 52.0.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Las Vegas, NV is 4.4.

Las Vegas population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Las Vegas population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Las Vegas for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Las Vegas for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Las Vegas for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Las Vegas Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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