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- Las Vegas has a significantly higher foreign-born population (22%) compared to the national average (14.2%), with Mexico and the Philippines as the top two countries of origin
- The city's economy is heavily dependent on hospitality and gaming, which actively recruit international workers with language skills and cultural knowledge
- Approximately 33% of residents speak a language other than English at home, with Spanish being the most common second language
- The median age (37 years) reflects a diverse demographic mix of young professionals seeking entertainment/tech sector jobs and retirees attracted to Nevada's tax advantages
Ethnic Composition
White (Non-Hispanic)
- Percentage
- 61.8
Hispanic/Latino
- Percentage
- 35.5
Asian
- Percentage
- 7.1
Breakdown
- Korean
- 5% of Asian population
- Chinese
- 11% of Asian population
- Filipino
- 40% of Asian population
- Japanese
- 9% of Asian population
African American
- Percentage
- 12
Notable Nationalities
Mexico
- Percentage Of Foreign Born
- 35
- Sectors
- construction, hospitality, service industries
Philippines
- Percentage Of Foreign Born
- 18
- Sectors
- healthcare, hospitality, professional services
Korea
- Percentage Of Foreign Born
- 4
- Sectors
- business development, professional services
Languages
- Spanish Speakers
- Dominant second language
- Non English At Home
- Approximately 33% speak a language other than English at home
- English Only Speakers
- Majority
Population Year
2024
Age Demographics
- Median Age
- 37
- Notes
- Slightly younger than national average of 38.5 years; reflects young professionals in entertainment and technology sectors as well as retirees
Total Population
661218
Foreign Born Context
Significantly exceeds the national average of 14.2%, reflecting the city's appeal to international residents and workers, particularly in the hospitality industry
Foreign Born Percentage
22
Business And Tech Presence
- Primary Sectors
- Tourism, gaming, entertainment, hospitality
- Convention Impact
- Over 21,000 conventions contribute $11 billion in economic impact
- Gaming Annual Revenue
- Approximately $7 billion
- Tech Sector Note
- Emerging technology sector attracting young professionals, though traditional tourism and gaming remain dominant
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.