Nevada · PUMA · 2024 ACS PUMS
Las Vegas City (South Central)
A Census profile of the Las Vegas City (South Central) Public Use Microdata Area in Nevada, from the 2024 American Community Survey. It is home to 130,862 people, with a median household income of $57,869 and a median age of 39.6.
How Las Vegas City (South Central) compares to Nevada
- Median household income here is $57,869, $23,351 below the Nevada figure of $81,220.
- The bachelor's-degree rate here is 17.0%, 11.6% below the Nevada figure of 28.6%.
- Homeownership here is 44.0%, 16.0% below the Nevada figure of 60.0%.
- The poverty rate here is 18.2%, 6.4% above the Nevada figure of 11.8%.
Las Vegas City (South Central) vs. Nevada vs. the U.S.
Every figure is a weighted estimate from the 2024 ACS PUMS. The NV and U.S. columns are the state and population-weighted national averages, for comparison.
| Economic | This PUMA | NV | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,869 | $81,220 | |
| Mean wage (workers) | $42,731 | $60,348 | |
| Poverty rate | 18.2% | 11.8% | |
| Unemployment rate | 8.8% | 6.2% |
| Education | This PUMA | NV | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.0% | 28.6% |
| Health | This PUMA | NV | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured | 18.8% | 11.7% | |
| Private insurance | 49.9% | 63.6% | |
| Public insurance | 38.8% | 36.1% | |
| With a disability | 15.9% | 14.8% |
| Commute | This PUMA | NV | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean commute time | 26 min | 26 min | |
| Drove to work | 78.1% | 81.8% | |
| Public transit to work | 4.4% | 2.5% | |
| Worked from home | 10.8% | 11.3% |
| Housing | This PUMA | NV | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $364,000 | $450,000 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,565 | $1,708 | |
| Rent as % of income | 39.0% | 34.0% | |
| Homeownership rate | 44.0% | 60.0% | |
| Median bedrooms | 3 | 3 | |
| Median rooms | 5 | 5 | |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1990 | |
| Vehicles per household | 1.6 | 1.8 | |
| No vehicle | 10.5% | 6.6% | |
| Single-family detached | 52.3% | 62.4% | |
| Broadband internet | 96.3% | 95.7% |
| Demographics | This PUMA | NV | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 130,862 | 3,267,467 | |
| Average age | 39.6 | 40.0 | |
| Married (15+) | 32.8% | 44.9% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.2% | 30.6% | |
| Black | 10.6% | 9.1% | |
| Asian | 4.3% | 9.3% |
Las Vegas City (South Central) — FAQ
What is the population of the Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA?+
The Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA in Nevada has a population of 130,862, per the 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) PUMS.
What is the median household income in Las Vegas City (South Central), NV?+
Median household income in the Las Vegas City (South Central) PUMA is $57,869, compared with $81,220 across Nevada and $83,310 nationally.
What is a PUMA?+
A PUMA (Public Use Microdata Area) is a U.S. Census geography of roughly 100,000 or more people — the most detailed level at which ACS PUMS microdata is released. Nevada contains 20 PUMAs.
Where does this Las Vegas City (South Central) data come from?+
These figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample — a de-identified, weighted sample of individual records. PUMSdata is an independent product and is not affiliated with the Census Bureau.