Nevada

Nevada

State in United States


Nevada has a land area of 109,831.3 square miles and a water area of 710.1 square miles. It is the 7th largest state by area. Nevada is bordered by California, Idaho, Utah, Oregon, and Arizona.

Population and People

  • Total Population

    3,143,991
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Average Age

    38.7 Year
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Senior Population (65 years and older)

    519,568
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Veterans

    7.9%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Income and Poverty

  • Median Household Income

    $88,858
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Poverty

    23.1%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Employment and Labor Force

  • Total Eligible Employment Population

    2,513,292
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Unemployed

    6.1%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Housing

  • Housing Units

    1,191,380
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Gross Rent (in dollars)

    $1,311
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income

    47.9%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income

    52.1%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Home Price (in dollars)

    $373,000
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Renter Rate

    486,832
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Homeownership Rate

    704,548
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Health

  • Disabled

    13.1%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.

Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.

Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page

Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.

The State of Nevada is located in San Francisco Regional Office. Within Nevada there are . Throughout Nevada there are 3 Public Housing Authority Offices.

We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.

CONTACT HUD: NEVADA

For general questions about HUD or its programs, contact the HUD office nearest you. In Nevada, the office is located in Las Vegas.

For questions about FHA loans or programs, contact our FHA Resource Center:

For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Information Resource Center:

RENTAL HELP: NEVADA

Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.

Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).

Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.

For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Information Resource Center:

Need advice?

HOMEOWNERSHIP: NEVADA

Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.

Getting Started

Buying a Home

Owning and Maintaining Your Home

Population by Age Range in Nevada

Age and Sex

38.7 +/- 0.2

Median Age in Nevada

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Age and Sex

38.7 +/- 0.2
Median Age in Nevada
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States

Population by Age Range in Nevada

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Older Population by Age Range in Nevada

Older Population

16.50 +/- 0.1

65 Years and Older in Nevada

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Older Population

16.50 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Nevada
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States

Older Population by Age in Nevada

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Veterans in Nevada

Veterans

7.90 +/- 0.3

Veterans in Nevada

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Veterans

7.90 +/- 0.3
Veterans in Nevada
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States

Veterans in Nevada

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Median Household Income in Nevada

Median Household Income

$66,274 +/- $1,011

Median Household Income in Nevada

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Median Household Income

$66,274 +/- $1,011
Median Household Income in Nevada
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States

Median Household Income in Nevada

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Poverty in Nevada

Poverty

14.10 +/- 0.6

Poverty in Nevada

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Poverty

14.10 +/- 0.6
Poverty in Nevada
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States

Poverty in Nevada

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Educational Attainment in Nevada

Educational Attainment

27.60 +/- 0.7

Educational Attainment in Nevada

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Educational Attainment

27.60 +/- 0.7
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Nevada
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States

Educational Attainment in Nevada

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Employment and Labor Force Status in Nevada

Employment rate

56.40% +/- 0.6%

Employment rate in Nevada

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Employment rate

56.40% +/- 0.6%
Employment rate in Nevada
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States

HUD MAILING LISTS: NEVADA

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Nevada Multifamily Owners and Management Agents This mailing list will distribute guidance and information to owners and management agents in Nevada.

Northern California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii and Pacific Islands Environmental Mailing List This list is for HUD grantees and their associates in Northern California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, and the Pacific Islands, who have responsibility for preparing environmental reviews to achieve compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and 24 CFR Part 58. The environmental review information distributed will include announcements of upcoming training opportunities, updated recommended formats, and policy updates.

Region IX HUDLines A newsletter from the San Francisco Regional Office, featuring news and exciting information about Arizona, California, Hawaii and Nevada’s housing and community development efforts.

Southwest Office of Native American Programs: All Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities This mailing list will be used to share HUD-Southwest Office of Native American Programs (SWONAP) program information, training opportunities, or activities in the Southwest region with Tribes, Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHE) and other interested parties.

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Last Updated: September 1, 2023