Nevada Continues Population Growth in 2025

Nevada remains one of the fastest-growing states in the country. Most of the growth comes from net migration, with more people moving in from other states and abroad than leaving the state, rather than from natural increase, where births exceed deaths. The largest source of domestic migrants is California, which contributed nearly 42,000 gross inflows annually, followed by smaller numbers from states such as Texas, Colorado, and Washington, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Nevada's estimated population is approximately 3,320,570. This reflects an increase of about 53,000 people from the official 2024 estimate of 3,267,467, consistent with a growth rate of around 1.6% for the year.

Over the past five years, Nevada has added roughly 163,000 residents (about 5%), while the last decade saw growth of around 450,000 people (16%).

Growth is heavily concentrated in urban areas. Clark County, home to the Las Vegas metropolitan area, accounts for about 73% of the state's residents and captures roughly 79% of recent population gains. Washoe County, encompassing the Reno-Sparks area, contributes around 15%. The remaining 15 rural counties experience limited expansion overall.

This demographic expansion has several political implications in Nevada, a key swing state. It influences future redistricting processes due to uneven growth across urban and rural areas. It also affects electoral dynamics through changing voter demographics. Additionally, it fuels ongoing debates over housing affordability and the need for infrastructure improvements to support rapid population increases.

Projections show Nevada's population approaching 3.32 million in the coming year, with steady growth expected to continue.