Whitney, NV — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Clark County · Nevada
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Whitney based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
46,268
2023 ACS
Median Income
$63,480
2023
Median Home Value
$299,700
2023
Median Rent
$1,477
2023
Median Age
34.8
Unemployment
7.6%
Cost of Living Index
118.8
100 = national avg
Whitney is a city in Clark County, Nevada, with a population of 46,268 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Whitney is one of the communities in Nevada.
The median household income in Whitney is $63,480, and the median home value is $299,700. The cost of living index is 118.8 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,477 per month. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, and the median age is 34.8 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
46,268
Male
23,198
50.1%
Female
23,070
49.9%
Median Age
34.8
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
12.0%
High School or Higher
34.1%
Foreign Born
25.4%
Veterans
5.1%
Married
34.4%
Avg Household Size
2.9
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.613
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
35.2%
Foreign Born
25.4%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
40.3%
18,651 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
59.7%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
43,312
English Only
60.6%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
12,218 speakers
Limited English
16.1%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
83.8%
Limited English Proficiency
16.1%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
2,355
5.1% of population
Disability Rate
35.2%
830 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$41,892
Unemployment Rate
9.7%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
2,208
93.8%
Female Veterans
147
6.2%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$41,892
Non-Veteran Income
$32,161
Difference
$9,731
30.3% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
830
Without Disability
1,525
Disability Rate
35.2%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
15,462
#1 Ancestry
German
6.3% (2,908)
#2 Ancestry
American
5.0% (2,327)
#3 Ancestry
Irish
5.0% (2,321)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
16,209
Family Households
10,529
65.0%
Married Couples
6,582
40.6%
Non-Family Households
5,680
35.0%
Single Mother Households
2,987
18.4%
Single Father Households
960
5.9%
Living Alone
4,453
27.5%
Children Under 18
Total Children
9,149
In Married Couple
5,788
63.3%
With Single Mother
2,613
28.6%
With Single Father
748
8.2%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$71,378
Married Couple Income
$83,819
Single Mother Income
$50,511
Single Father Income
$54,676
Avg Family Size
2.9
Avg Non-Family Size
2.8
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
1,480
Grandparents Responsible
347
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$63,480
-13% vs national
Per Capita Income
$27,422
-26% vs national
Poverty Rate
16.2%
+19% vs national
Gini Index
0.4020
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
7.6%
+45% vs national
SNAP Recipients
18.0%
of households
How Whitney Compares
Whitney vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Whitney is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Whitney, NV has a median household income of $63,480, making it the 14,895th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Whitney has a higher median household income than 47% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Whitney, NV has a per capita income of $27,422, making it the 20,045th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Whitney has a higher per capita income than 29% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Whitney, NV has a poverty rate of 16.2%, making it the 10,005th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Whitney has a higher poverty rate than 68% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Whitney, NV has a unemployment rate of 7.6%, making it the 6,540th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Whitney has a higher unemployment rate than 79% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Whitney. The median household income here is $63,480.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
7.6%
+18% vs NV avg
Labor Force
24,228
Employed
22,312
Mean Commute
27 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
34.1%
of adults 25+
Median Age
34.8
Work from Home
6.2%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Registered Nurses
Top Median Wage
$101.8K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
118.8
100 = national avg
+18.8 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$52,269
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$123,546
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,478
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,735
per month
The median household income in Whitney, NV is $63,480, which is 13.3% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $27,422. The poverty rate of 16.2% is higher than the NV state average of 11.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4020, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, compared to the state average of 6.4%. The labor force is 24,228. 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 27 minutes, with 6.2% working from home. About 78.2% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 118.8, which is 18.8% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 148.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $52,269 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$347,450
Median List Price
$350,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$236
Days on Market
81
Active Inventory
186
Months of Supply
6.6
Buyer's market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
28.6%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
31.1%
Sale-to-List Ratio
99.3%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
28
New Listings
66
Pending Sales
45
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$236
Median List $/SF
$242
House Price IndexFHFA
How much have housing prices increased in Whitney, NV? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area, home prices have risen 412.4% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 54.4%. The 10-year growth rate is 128.9%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 52.3%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 9.2%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV housing market rather than Whitney alone.
Metro area: Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV
Whitney vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Whitney is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Whitney, NV has a median home value of $299,700, making it the 7,088th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Whitney has a higher median home value than 75% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Whitney, NV has a median rent of $1,477, making it the 4,223rd highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Whitney has a higher median rent than 81% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Whitney, NV has a price per square foot of $236, making it the 5,882nd highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Whitney has a higher price per square foot than 72% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Whitney, NV has a rent burden of 27.9%, making it the 1,912th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Whitney has a higher rent burden than 91% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$299,700
Median Rent
$1,477
Total Housing Units
18,425
Vacancy Rate
12.0%
Owner Occupied
53.8%
Renter Occupied
46.2%
Median Property Tax
$1,132
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,161
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$1,132
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.38%
of home value
Median Home Value
$299,700
Estimated Mean Tax
$1,359
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,132) by the median home value ($299,700). In Whitney, NV, this works out to an effective rate of 0.38%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Whitney, NV is $347,450 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 81 days on the market. 28.6% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 6.6 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $236. The median rent is $1,477 per month (Census ACS). About 53.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 2002. There are 18,425 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,132. The effective tax rate is 0.38%, below the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Whitney. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
99.6
Very High
Expected Annual Loss
99.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
46.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
6.6
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
14
Public Assistance
$28.2M
Individual Assistance
$11.8M
Most Common Type
Fire
5 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $21.6M | $11.8M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Flood (dr-4202) | Flood | Nov 2014 | $193K | — |
| Carpenter 1 Fire → | Fire | Jul 2013 | — | — |
| Cathedral Fire → | Fire | Jul 2010 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | $1.1M | — |
| Good Springs Fire → | Fire | Jun 2005 | — | — |
| Heavy Rains and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Mar 2005 | $805K | — |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Feb 2005 | $16K | — |
| Record And/or Near Record Snow → | Snowstorm | Feb 2005 | $10K | — |
| Robbers Fire → | Fire | Jul 2004 | — | — |
| Nv - Lost Cabin Fire - 07/17/02 → | Fire | Jul 2002 | — | — |
| Nv - Flash Flooding 7/8/99 → | Severe Storm | Jul 1999 | $4.5M | — |
| Heavy Rains & Flooding → | Flood | Sep 1984 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Aug 1981 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Unknown | — | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
626
Total Claims Paid
$9,289,633
Avg Claim Payout
$14,840
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
12
Federal Funding
$2,494,108
Properties Protected
4
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
3.07
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $86,353 |
| 205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 2 | $373,792 |
| 904.1: Advanced Assistance | 1 | $0 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 1 | $553,694 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $401,072 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Whitney has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, wildfire, earthquake. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (5 declarations). 626 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $28,169,723 in public assistance recovery funding. $11,818,175 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 12 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
33.0%
3.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.0%
2.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.1%
1.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
19.1%
8.5pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
37.1%
Arthritis
23.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.5%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
20.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.0%
Loneliness
39.2%
Lack of Support
30.5%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
36.9%
Mobility
16.8%
Cognitive
18.4%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
7.4%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
10.2%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Whitney has an obesity rate of 33.0%, which is 3.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.0%, 2.5pp below the national average. About 19.1% of adults lack health insurance. 72.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.3 mi
Henderson Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Hospital | 4.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Harmon Hospital | 6.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - Rose De Lima | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center | 7.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc | 7.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
27 min
+15% vs national
Drive Alone
78.2%
-1% vs national
Public Transit
2.6%
+188% vs national
Work From Home
6.2%
-34% vs national
Carpool
9.8%
Walk / Bike
1.1%
combined
How Whitney's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
The average commute in Whitney, NV is 27 minutes, which is 15.4% above the national average of 23 minutes. 78.2% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 6.2% work from home, which is below the NV state average of 8.4%. Public transit is used by 2.6% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 9.8% of workers carpool.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
88.9%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
75.0%
of households
No Internet
6.6%
of households
Total Households
16,209
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
96.0%
of households
Smartphone
89.4%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
78.9%
of households
Tablet
63.0%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
15.0¢
per kWh
-21% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Commercial Rate
10.2¢
per kWh
-34% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Industrial Rate
8.6¢
per kWh
-27% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$139
residential
-5% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
12% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Nevada averages 15.0¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $139. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Whitney vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
88.9% of households in Whitney have broadband internet access. 75.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.6% of households have no internet access. 10.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Whitney is located in Clark County, NV. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Whitney.
Election Overview
Source: Clark County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
520,187
50.4%
GOP Votes
493,052
47.8%
Total Votes
1,031,223
Margin
D+2.6%
Shift from 2020
R+6.7pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 520,187 | 493,052 | 1,031,223 | 50.4% | 47.8% | D+2.6 |
| 2020 | 521,852 | 430,930 | 972,510 | 53.7% | 44.3% | D+9.3 |
| 2016 | 401,068 | 319,571 | 765,421 | 52.4% | 41.8% | D+10.7 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Clark County recorded 1,031,223 total votes. Democrats won the county with 50.4% of the vote compared to 47.8% for Republicans, a margin of D+2.6%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+6.7pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Clark County has shifted 8.0 percentage points toward Republicans.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
5
Total Approved
$432K
Jobs Supported
11
Per 10K Residents
1.1
SBA loans
-98.1% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
3
Top Lender
Bank of America, National Association
2 loans
Top Industry
Information
Data Span
1993–1998
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
4
Total Amount
$160K
Avg Loan
$40,000
Median Loan
$32,500
SBA Guaranteed
$134K(83%)
Jobs Supported
N/A
Loans
1
Total Amount
$272K
Avg Loan
$272,000
Median Loan
$272,000
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Championshipsports-dba-world | 1 | $272K |
| Mail Boxes Etc. | 1 | $70K |
| G. C. Garcia Inc. | 1 | $35K |
| Cat Factory | 1 | $30K |
| H20 to Go Trucking Co. | 1 | $25K |
Whitney, NV has received 5 SBA loans totaling $432K in approved funding between 1993 and 1998. The 7(a) program accounts for 4 loans (80% of the total). The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 1 loans totaling $272K. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Information. The most active SBA lender in Whitney is Bank of America, National Association with 2 loans. That works out to 1.1 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
26
Total Population
1,038,559
Avg Median Income
$68,621
Avg Home Value
$394,135
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89002 | 37,238 | $98,725 | $427,500 | $1,844 | 8.7 |
| 89011 | 35,910 | $93,881 | $458,700 | $1,725 | 16.5 |
| 89012 | 38,081 | $97,468 | $472,100 | $1,915 | 10.7 |
| 89014 | 42,138 | $73,130 | $415,300 | $1,629 | 7.6 |
| 89015 | 43,762 | $71,300 | $373,700 | $1,324 | 37.3 |
| 89030 | 52,545 | $46,204 | $237,300 | $1,139 | 9.5 |
| 89052 | 59,542 | $98,462 | $595,500 | $1,938 | 16.3 |
| 89074 | 51,843 | $85,995 | $436,400 | $1,782 | 9.1 |
| 89101 | 44,199 | $38,653 | $258,100 | $1,008 | 5.4 |
| 89102 | 37,540 | $48,518 | $363,200 | $1,206 | 5.3 |
| 89103 | 49,546 | $48,311 | $273,800 | $1,300 | 6.5 |
| 89104 | 39,883 | $50,945 | $298,700 | $1,138 | 5.7 |
| 89106 | 26,440 | $38,848 | $263,100 | $1,169 | 5.1 |
| 89109 | 6,924 | $54,917 | $494,800 | $1,208 | 4.1 |
| 89110 | 67,259 | $54,858 | $304,300 | $1,292 | 9.6 |
| 89118 | 23,299 | $67,384 | $391,800 | $1,501 | 10.6 |
| 89119 | 50,585 | $46,472 | $301,000 | $1,184 | 12.9 |
| 89120 | 23,797 | $75,813 | $364,800 | $1,467 | 7.1 |
| 89121 | 67,090 | $54,667 | $288,400 | $1,306 | 9.2 |
| 89122 | 53,075 | $60,357 | $285,600 | $1,379 | 9.5 |
| 89123 | 57,693 | $80,992 | $424,900 | $1,641 | 10.4 |
| 89142 | 35,298 | $65,798 | $323,200 | $1,448 | 6.0 |
| 89156 | 31,026 | $69,783 | $288,800 | $1,354 | 44.6 |
| 89158 | 593 | $139,868 | $1,191,200 | $2,664 | 0.2 |
| 89169 | 21,203 | $39,740 | $299,900 | $1,159 | 3.5 |
| 89183 | 42,050 | $83,053 | $415,400 | $1,750 | 7.0 |
Whitney, NV has 26 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,038,559. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $68,621. The average median home value is $394,135. The average median monthly rent is $1,480.
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