Throughout its history Las Vegas has always been a city riding the wave of
boom periods. In 1905 a transportation boom in the form of railroads helped to
establish the city. Later, the construction of the Hoover Dam brought an influx
of new workers to Las Vegas and during World War II the military took an
interest in the city, causing another boom period. The coming of the
mega-resorts coincided with another population boom, and today the city of Las
Vegas remains one of the fastest growing areas in the country. Recent years have
seen as many as 5,700 new residents move to our valley each month, pushing the
city’s population to 575,973, as of July 1, 2005, and 1,752,240 valleywide. The
city of Las Vegas is now the 24th largest city in the United States.
Today, the city and its employees strive to meet the needs of its citizens
through a commitment to personal and fiscal integrity, honesty, innovation,
respect for the individual difference and worth of every person, and taking
pride in our work and dedication to public service.
For more information, please visit
www.lasvegasnevada.gov. |
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City
of Las Vegas Fast Facts: |
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Size (Square Miles) |
131 |
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Average Elevation |
2,162 |
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Population Density (Per
Sq. Mile) |
4,420 |
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Population |
579,840 |
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Government Type |
Council/Manager |
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Total Parcels |
196,568 |
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Net Assessed Value |
$24,642,788,842 |
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Average Household Size |
2.69 |
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Average Household Income |
$70,025 |
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Per
Capita
Income |
$26,008 |
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