Nellis Air Force Base

Nellis Air Force Base {{Airport codes|LSV|KLSV}} is a United States Air Force base, located in Clark County, Nevada, on the northeast side of Las Vegas. It is also treated as a census-designated place by the United States Census for statistical purposes, and so specific demographic information about residents of the base is compiled. As of 2000, the base had a population of 8,896.

Demographics

As of the census{{GR|2}} of 2000, there are 8,896 people, 2,873 households, and 2,146 families residing in the base. The population density is 1,118.8/km² (2,895.9/mi²). There are 3,040 housing units at an average density of 382.3/km² (989.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the base is 68.46% White, 14.34% African American, 1.37% Native American, 4.97% Asian, 0.73% Pacific Islander, 4.90% from other races, and 5.23% from two or more races. 11.72% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Related Topics:
Census - 2000 - Population density - White - African American - Native American - Asian - Pacific Islander - Other races - Hispanic - Latino

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There are 2,873 households out of which 52.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% are married couples living together, 7.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% are non-families. 17.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 1.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.91 and the average family size is 3.36.

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In the base the population is spread out with 33.4% under the age of 18, 19.7% from 18 to 24, 38.5% from 25 to 44, 7.1% from 45 to 64, and 1.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 24 years. For every 100 females there are 117.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 124.8 males.

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The median income for a household in the base is $33,118, and the median income for a family is $34,307. Males have a median income of $25,551 versus $19,210 for females. The per capita income for the base is $13,601. 11.1% of the population and 10.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.4% of those under the age of 18 and 16.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Related Topics:
Per capita income - Poverty line

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