Jurisdictional Comparison
| Date | City of Las Vegas |
City of Henderson |
City of North Las Vegas |
Balance of Clark County |
Total Clark County |
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| Population, Employment and Households | |||||||
| Population | |||||||
| Population | 610,637 | 291,432 | 230,491 | 964,045 | 2,118,353 | ||
| Education | |||||||
| Public Schools | |||||||
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Population
The total number of residents living in a specified location.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Labor Force
The total number of residents actively employed or seeking employment.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Employment
The number of residents currently employed in the labor force.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Unemployment
The total number of residents who are actively seeking employment but are currently without work.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Unemployment Rate
The percentage of the labor force that is unemployed.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Number of Occupied Housing Units
The number of housing units currently inhabited by residents.
Source: Clark County Department of Comprehensive Planning
Persons per Household
Population estimates for each area are divided by the corresponding estimate for the number of occupied housing units in that area.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; Clark County Department of Comprehensive Planning; Applied Analysis
Number of Vacant Housing Units
The difference between total housing units and occupied housing units represents the number of unoccupied housing units.
Source: Clark County Department of Comprehensive Planning; Applied Analysis
Housing Vacancy Rate
The housing vacancy rate represents the ratio of vacant housing units to the total housing units (occupied and vacant) within a given area.
Source: Clark County Department of Comprehensive Planning; Applied Analysis
Jobs Per Household
Employment estimates for each area are divided by the corresponding estimate of vacant housing units for that area. Note that this reflects the residency of the employee, i.e. a Henderson resident working in unincorporated Clark County would be counted as a job in Henderson.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; Clark County Department of Comprehensive Planning; Applied Analysis
Average Annual Wages - All Employment
Total annual wages for all industries are divided by the average of the twelve monthly employment levels.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Average Annual Wages - Manufacturing
Total annual wages for the manufacturing industry are divided by the average of the twelve monthly employment levels.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Income
The midpoint of each area’s population income distribution, where half of the individuals or households earn above that amount and half earn below it.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Vehicles Available
The total number of vehicles available in each location. Values for the balance of Clark County are estimated based on a weighted average.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Estimated Vehicles per Household
The estimated vehicles per household are calculated by dividing the total number of vehicles reported for each area by the corresponding number of households. Values for the balance of Clark County are estimated based on a weighted average.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; Applied Analysis
Mean Travel Time to Work (Minutes)
The average time in minutes it takes for a worker to commute one way from home to a job, excluding those who work from home.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Percent Proficient - 3rd Grade Math
Location data is used to create a list of each area’s schools and their individual 3rd-grade math proficiency rates. An average of these rates, weighted by the enrollment of each school, was calculated for each area.
Source: Nevada Department of Education; Applied Analysis
Percent Proficient - 3rd Grade Reading
Location data is used to create a list of each area’s schools and their individual 3rd-grade reading proficiency rates. An average of these rates, weighted by the enrollment of each school, was calculated for each area.
Source: Nevada Department of Education; Applied Analysis
Percent Proficient - 8th Grade Math
Location data is used to create a list of each area’s schools and their individual 8th-grade math proficiency rates. An average of these rates, weighted by the enrollment of each school, was calculated for each area.
Source: Nevada Department of Education; Applied Analysis
Percent Proficient - 8th Grade Reading
Location data is used to create a list of each area’s schools and their individual 8th-grade reading proficiency rates. An average of these rates, weighted by the enrollment of each school, was calculated for each area.
Source: Nevada Department of Education; Applied Analysis
Graduation Rates
Location data is used to create a list of each area’s schools and their individual graduation rates. An average of these rates, weighted by the enrollment of each school, was calculated for each area.
Source: Nevada Department of Education; Applied Analysis
Performance Framework Average Star Rating
Location data is used to create a list of each area’s schools and their individual school index scores. An average of these scores, weighted by the enrollment of each school, was calculated for each area.
Source: Nevada Department of Education; Applied Analysis
Number of Elementary Schools
Location data is used to calculate the total number of elementary schools in each location.
Source: Nevada Department of Education; Applied Analysis
Number of High Schools
Location data is used to calculate the total number of high schools in each location.
Source: Nevada Department of Education; Applied Analysis
Number of Middle Schools
Location data is used to calculate the total number of middle schools in each location.
Source: Nevada Department of Education; Applied Analysis
Total Enrollment
Location data is used to calculate the total number of students enrolled at schools in each location.
Source: Nevada Department of Education; Applied Analysis
Population
The total number of residents living in a specified location.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Employment
The number of residents currently employed in the labor force.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Labor Force
The total number of residents actively employed or seeking employment.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Unemployment Rate
The percentage of the labor force that is unemployed.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Average Annual Wages - Private
Total annual wages for all private industries are divided by the average of the twelve monthly employment levels.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Average Annual Wages - Manufacturing
Total annual wages for the manufacturing industry are divided by the average of the twelve monthly employment levels.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Per Capita Personal Income
The personal income of the residents of a given area divided by the resident population of the area.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
Workers Compensation Cost (per $100 in Payroll)
Compensation costs based on a weighted statewide average index rate for all occupations. Specific rates will depend on the specific occupations employed.
Source: Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services
Payroll Tax
Local and other imposed payroll tax, as reported by individual jurisdictions.
Source: ADP
Unemployment Insurance Tax (Max Rate)
Rates apply only to experience-rated employers and do not include non UI taxes, surtaxes, penalties, or surcharges.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor - Employment & Training Administration
Corporate Income Tax (Highest Bracket)
An income tax is a government levy imposed on individuals or entities that varies with the income or profits of the taxpayer. Details vary widely by jurisdiction.
Source: Federation of Tax Administrators
Individual Income Tax Rate (Highest Bracket)
An income tax is a government levy imposed on individuals or entities that varies with the income or profits of the taxpayer. Details vary widely by jurisdiction.
Source: Federation of Tax Administrators
Sales Tax Rate (State Minimum)
Sales tax rates vary among districts within local jurisdictions and at the state level.
Source: Tax Foundation
Property Tax Rate
Figures are mean effective property tax rates on owner-occupied housing (total real taxes paid / total home value). Excludes property taxes paid by businesses, renters, and others.
Source: Tax Foundation
Leasing Cost - Office
Rental rates refer to space available on the market. Rates are per square foot per month, quoted on full service gross for office.
Source: CBRE Quarterly Statistical Releases
Leasing Cost - Industrial
Rental rates refer to space available on the market. Rates are per square foot per month, quoted on a triple net basis for industrial.
Source: CBRE Quarterly Statistical Releases
Commercial Electric Rates (Per kWh)
Average commercial price of electricity by select utility providers.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
Industrial Electric Rates (Per kWh)
Average industrial price of electricity by select utility providers.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
Commercial Natural Gas Rates (Per 1000 cu ft.)
Based on statewide average industrial prices.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
Industrial Natural Gas Rates (Per 1000 cu ft.)
Based on statewide average commercial prices.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
Cost of Living Index (US=100)
The index reflects cost differentials throughout geographical areas in the United States and is based on prices in different categories of consumer expenditures (e.g., housing, utilities, grocery, transportation, health care). The national average index value is 100.
Source: Council for Community & Economic Research