Nevada


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Nevada

The Silver State features desert landscapes and mountainous terrain. Economy dominated by tourism, gaming, and mining with fast population growth.

Capital: Carson City

Population: 3.17 million

Electoral Votes: 6

Governor: Joe Lombardo (Republican)

Largest City: Las Vegas

State Website: nv.gov

Next Election: November 3, 2026

Register to Vote

U.S. SENATORS
Catherine Cortez Masto
Democrat Party
U.S. Senator

Jacky Rosen
Democrat Party
U.S. Senator

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES

Dina Titus
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 1
Las Vegas

Mark Amodei
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 2
Reno

Susie Lee
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 3
Henderson

Steven Horsford
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 4
North Las Vegas

DEMOGRAPHICS & STATE DATA

State Information

Joined The Union: 10/31/1864

Minimum Wage: $11.25

Motto: “All for our country”

Nickname: The Silver State

Legislature: Bicameral

Age & Gender

Average Age: 38.2 years

Male: 50.4%

Female: 49.6%

Economic Data

Average Income: $63,276

Income Rank: 22

Poverty Rate: 12.5%

Annual Budget: $30 billion

Largest Private Employer: MGM Resorts

Housing & Property

Average Home Price: $412,600

Average Rent: $1,485

Property Tax Rate: 0.6%

Home Owners: 55.4%

Renters: 44.6%

Education Levels

High School Diploma: 86.9%

Some College: 33.1%

Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%

Graduate Degree: 9.4%

Education Ranking: 40

Health & Safety

Health Ranking: 37

Crime Rate: 541.1 per 100k

Population Density: 28.9 per sq mi