Las Vegas, NV Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Las Vegas was 656,274, a 0.85% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Las Vegas's population was 650,770, an increase of 0.62% compared to a population of 646,737 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Las Vegas, NV population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Las Vegas increased by 171,982. In this period, the peak population was 656,274 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 484,292 - -
2001 498,887 14,595 3.01%
2002 507,832 8,945 1.79%
2003 517,703 9,871 1.94%
2004 535,674 17,971 3.47%
2005 546,743 11,069 2.07%
2006 555,075 8,332 1.52%
2007 561,975 6,900 1.24%
2008 564,910 2,935 0.52%
2009 569,477 4,567 0.81%
2010 584,600 15,123 2.66%
2011 586,682 2,082 0.36%
2012 593,406 6,724 1.15%
2013 599,739 6,333 1.07%
2014 608,216 8,477 1.41%
2015 617,820 9,604 1.58%
2016 626,952 9,132 1.48%
2017 635,746 8,794 1.4%
2018 644,055 8,309 1.31%
2019 653,963 9,908 1.54%
2020 646,737 -7,226 -1.1%
2021 650,770 4,033 0.62%
2022 656,274 5,504 0.85%
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Las Vegas, NV population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Las Vegas's population increased by 100,308 (20.71%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Las Vegas's population increased by 62,137 (10.63%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Las Vegas's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Las Vegas's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 656,274. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Las Vegas's population peaked in year 2022 at 656,274.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Las Vegas's population was lowest in year 2000 at 484,292.

Las Vegas, NV annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Las Vegas grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 1 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Las Vegas had an average annual population growth rate of 1.61% per year. Overall the population grew 35.51% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Las Vegas's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Las Vegas's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.61% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 9,537. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2003 to 2004, Las Vegas's population grew the most with an increase of 17,971 (3.47%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Las Vegas's population declined the most with a negative growth of 7,226 (-1.10%).

Things to know

Is Las Vegas, NV population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Las Vegas's population increased by 9,537 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 4,033 (0.62%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 5,504 (0.85%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Las Vegas, NV changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Las Vegas increased by 56,535 (9.43%). The population was highest at 656,274 in the year 2022 and lowest at 599,739 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.02%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Las Vegas, NV Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Las Vegas population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Las Vegas across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Las Vegas was 656,274, a 0.85% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Las Vegas population was 650,770, an increase of 0.62% compared to a population of 646,737 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Las Vegas increased by 171,982. In this period, the peak population was 656,274 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Las Vegas population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Las Vegas is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Las Vegas population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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