Laughlin, NV Demographics
What is the population of Laughlin?
There are 8,643 residents in Laughlin, with a median age of 57. Of this, 51.56% are males and 48.44% are females. US-born citizens make up 93.09% of the resident pool in Laughlin, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.31%. Additionally, 1.6% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 7,403 people in Laughlin currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 8,643 | 5.6% |
| Male Population | 4,456 | 3.8% |
| Female Population | 4,187 | 7.7% |
Male Population 51.56%
Female Population 48.44%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 57 | -4.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 8,046 | 6.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 459 | 7.8% |
| Not Citizen | 138 | -34.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 93.09%
Citizen not U.S. Born 5.31%
Not Citizen 1.6%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 218 | -28.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 9 | 0.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 935 | 29.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 7,403 | 4.6% |
Moved from Same County 2.55%
Moved from Same State 0.11%
Moved from Different State 10.92%
Same House as Last Year 86.43%
What are the employment statistics in Laughlin?
White-collar workers make up 87.34% of the working population in Laughlin, while blue-collar employees account for 12.66%. There are also 524 entrepreneurs in Laughlin (9.01% of the workforce); 4,280 workers employed in private companies (73.62%); and 594 people working in governmental institutions (10.22%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 5,078 | 121.8% |
| Blue Collar | 736 | 107.9% |
White Collar 87.34%
Blue Collar 12.66%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 524 | 129.8% |
| Private Companies | 4,280 | 117.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 594 | 112.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 416 | 153.7% |
Self Employees 9.01%
Private Companies 73.62%
Governmental Workers 10.22%
Not for Profit Companies 7.16%
How many households are there in Laughlin?
There are a total of 4,364 households in Laughlin, each made up of around 1 members. Family establishments represent 51.88% of these Laughlin households, while non-family units account for the remaining 48.12%. Additionally, 15.28% of households have children and 84.72% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 4,364 | 2.7% |
| Average People per Household | 1 | -48.2% |
| Family Households | 2,264 | 8.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,100 | -3.0% |
Family Households 51.88%
Non-Family Households 48.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 667 | 42.8% |
| Households without Children | 3,697 | -2.2% |
Households with Children 15.28%
Households without Children 84.72%
What are the median and average incomes in Laughlin?
The average annual household income in Laughlin is $60,400, while the median household income sits at $45,248 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $43,856, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $49,722. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $30,139 and $45,618, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $60,400 | 4.2% |
| Median Household Income | $45,248 | 2.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,787 | 12.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 6,771 | 4.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Laughlin?
There are 5,431 housing units in Laughlin, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1991. Of the 4,364 occupied housing units in Laughlin, 48.72% are owner-occupied, while 51.28% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 56.07% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $268,300. In general, housing costs reach $965 per month in Laughlin.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 5,431 | -1.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1991 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 40 | -2.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 68 | -9.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 57 | -32.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 207 | -26.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,170 | 8.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,395 | -2.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 995 | -5.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 499 | -12.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,364 | 2.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,126 | 2.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 2,238 | 3.1% |
Owner Occupied 48.72%
Renter Occupied 51.28%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,192 | 1.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 934 | 3.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $268,300 | 16.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $235,400 | 8.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $965 | 7.0% |
With Mortgage 56.07%
Without Mortgage 43.93%
What is the level of education in Laughlin?
Approximately 48.4% of the population in Laughlin holds a high school degree (that's 3,664 residents), while 27.44% have attained a college certificate (2,077 locals) and 12.83% have a bachelor's degree (971 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 160 | -11.1% |
| Some High School | 3,664 | -2.6% |
| Some College | 2,077 | -7.9% |
| Associate Degree | 382 | 6.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 971 | 11.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 316 | -2.2% |
No High School 2.11%
Some High School 48.4%
Some College 27.44%
Associate Degree 5.05%
Bachelor's Degree 12.83%
Graduate Degree 4.17%
What is the marital status of Laughlin residents?
A total of 1,989 people in Laughlin have never been married (which represents 25.74% of the total population), while 3,274 of them are wedded (42.37%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 201 (2.6%) and 1,571 (20.33%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,989 | 8.3% |
| Married | 3,274 | 1.3% |
| Separated | 201 | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 893 | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 1,571 | -2.2% |
Never Married 25.74%
Married 42.37%
Separated 2.6%
Widowed 11.56%
Divorced 20.33%
What are the most common means of transportation in Laughlin?
The top three means of transportation people in Laughlin use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 2,335 residents commute by car, 241 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 64 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,335 | 13.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 241 | 6.2% |
| Motorcycle | 23 | 4.5% |
| TaxiCab | 36 | -5.3% |
| Walk | 64 | 60.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Laughlin by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.