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City Overview
Hovering on the horizon like a mirage in the de sert, Las Vegas seems like paradise. But it's not the spectacular hotel facades, or even the lure of winning it big that draws millions of visitors a year: it's the promise of trading humdrum reality for a world of total escapism. People come to Vegas to indulge themselves with food, glitzy shows, and slot machines.
In this pursuit of pleasure, Vegas is making a...More
City Facts
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Founded:
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1905 (incorporated, 1911)
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Head Official:
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Mayor Oscar B. Goodman (since 1999)
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City Population
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1980:
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164,674
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1990:
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258,877
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2000:
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478,434
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2003 estimate:
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517,017
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Percent change, 1990–2000:
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84.1%
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U.S. rank in 1980:
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89th
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U.S. rank in 1990:
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63rd
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U.S. rank in 2000:
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39th (State rank: 1st)
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Metropolitan Area Population
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1980:
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528,000
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1990:
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852,737
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2000:
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1,563,282
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Percent change, 1990–2000:
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83.3%
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U.S. rank in 1980:
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72nd
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U.S. rank in 1990:
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53rd
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U.S. rank in 2000:
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32nd
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Area:
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113 square miles (2000)
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Elevation:
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2,180 feet above sea level
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Average Annual Temperature:
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67.1° F
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Average Annual Precipitation:
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4.16 inches
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Major Industries:
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Gaming, tourism, mining, retailing, warehousing
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Unemployment Rate:
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4.0% (February 2005)
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Per Capita Income:
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$22,060 (1999)
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2002 FBI Crime Index Total:
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81,627
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Major Colleges and Universities:
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Nevada State College, University of Nevada at Las Vegas, Community College of Southern Nevada
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Daily Newspapers:
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Las Vegas Review Journal
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Historical Snapshot
City Resources
Local & County Government
City Of Las Vegas
- Mayor
Oscar B. Goodman
Email
- City Councilman, Ward 1
Lois Tarkanian
Email
- City Councilman, Ward 2
Steve Wolfson
Email
- City Councilman, Ward 3
Gary Reese
Email
- City Councilman, Ward 4
Larry Brown
Email
- City Councilman, Ward 5
Lawrence Weekly
Email
- City Councilman, Ward 6
Steven D. Ross
Email
Clark County
- Clark County Commissioner
Commission District A
Bruce L. Woodbury
- Clark County Commissioner
Commission District B
Tom Collins
- Clark County Commissioner
Commission District C
Chip Maxfield
- Clark County Commissioner
Commission District D
Yvonne Atkinson Gates
- Clark County Commissioner
Commission District E
Myrna Williams
- Clark County Commissioner
Commission District F
Lynette Boggs McDonald
- Clark County Commissioner
Commission District G
Rory Reid
- District Attorney
David Roger
- Clark County Assessor
M. W. Schofield
- County Clerk’s Office
Shirley B. Parraguirre
- Recorder for Clark County
Frances Deane
- Public Administrator
Dan Ahlstrom
- Treasurer
Laura B. Fitzpatrick
- Metro Sheriff
Bill Young
U. S. Post Office
Chamber of Commerce
Visitor Information
Las Vegas Hospitals
Safety Tips
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