Nevada

Nevada is a state located in the western United States. The population as of July 2004 was estimated to be 2,334,771, up nearly 17% from the 2000 census figure of 1,998,257. Nevada is the fastest growing state in the country. Between 2000 and 2003, Nevada's population increased 12.2%, while the USA's population increased 3.3%. Between 1990 and 2000, Nevada's population increased 66.3%, while the USA's population increased 13.1%.

Demographics

According to the Census Bureau, as of 2003, the population of Nevada was 2,241,154.

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The racial makeup of the state is:

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• 65.2% White non-Hispanic
• 19.7% Hispanic
• 6.8% Black
• 4.5% Asian
• 0.9% Native American
• 1.4% Mixed race

The five largest ancestry groups in Nevada are: German (14.1%), Mexican (12.7%), Irish (11%), English (10.1%), Italian (6.6%), American (4.8%).

Related Topics:
German - Irish - English - Italian - American

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Nevadans of British ancestry dominate most counties in the state. Las Vegas and Pershing County are heavily Mexican; Nye County and Humboldt County have large German-American populations.

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6.8% of its population were reported as under 5, 26.3% under 18, and 13.6% were 65 or older. Females made up approximately 50.7% of the population. As a result of its rapid population growth, Nevada has a higher percentage of residents born outside of the state than any other state.

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Religion

The religious affiliations of the people of Nevada are:

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• Christian – 78%
• Protestant – 44%
• Baptist – 15%
• Methodist – 5%
• Lutheran – 3%
• Other Protestant – 21%
• Roman Catholic – 24%
• Mormon – 9%
• Other Christian – 1%
• Other Religions – 2%
• Non-Religious – 20%