Nevada Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

3,184,612

Diversity Score

69.2

Diversity Tier

High

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
44.8%%

Nevada Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Nevada Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)1,426,24544.8%
Hispanic or Latino943,56929.6%
Black / African American285,8579.0%
Asian278,6948.8%
Two or More Races189,9146.0%
Pacific Islander21,4380.7%
Other Race20,4490.6%
Native American18,4460.6%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Nevada

The largest racial or ethnic group in Nevada is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 44.8% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Nevada has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 69.2/100, which is considered a High level of diversity.
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