Las Vegas
Las Vegas | ||
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Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health | ||
Mayor Pro Tem Brian Knudsen (D) | | |
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• City manager | Jorge Cervantes | |
Area FIPS code | 32-40000 | |
GNIS feature ID | 847388 | |
Website | lasvegasnevada |
Las Vegas (US: /lɑːs ˈveɪɡəs/ lahss VAY-gəss; from Spanish las vegas 'the meadows'), often known simply as Vegas, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and the county seat of Clark County. The Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area is the largest within the greater Mojave Desert, and second-largest in the Southwestern United States.[6][7] Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city, known primarily for its gambling, shopping, fine dining, entertainment, and nightlife, with most venues centered on downtown Las Vegas and more to the Las Vegas Strip just outside city limits. The Las Vegas Valley as a whole serves as the leading financial, commercial, and cultural center for Nevada. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had 641,903 residents in 2020,[8] with a metropolitan population of 2,227,053,[9] making it the 25th-most populous city in the United States.
The city bills itself as
Las Vegas was settled in 1905 and officially incorporated in 1911. At the close of the 20th century, it was the most populated North American city founded within that century (a similar distinction was earned by Chicago in the 19th century). Population growth has accelerated since the 1960s and into the 21st century, and between 1990 and 2000 the population nearly doubled, increasing by 85.2%. As with most major metropolitan areas, the name of the primary city ("Las Vegas" in this case) is often used to describe areas beyond official city limits. In the case of Las Vegas, this especially applies to the areas on and near the Strip, which are actually in the unincorporated communities of Paradise and Winchester.[17][18] Over time and influenced by climate change, droughts in Southern Nevada, already one of the driest regions in the United States, have been increasing in frequency and severity,[19] putting a further strain on Las Vegas's water security.
Toponymy
The area was named Las Vegas, which is Spanish for "the meadows", as it featured abundant wild grasses, as well as the desert spring waters needed by westward travelers.[20] The city is often simply called "Vegas".[21][22][23][24][25]
History
Nomadic
A young
Eleven years later, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chose Las Vegas as the site to build a fort halfway between Salt Lake City and Los Angeles, where they would travel to gather supplies. The fort was abandoned several years afterward. The remainder of this Old Mormon Fort can still be seen at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Washington Avenue.
Las Vegas was founded as a city in 1905, when 110 acres (45 ha) of land adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroad tracks were auctioned in what would become the downtown area. In 1911, Las Vegas was incorporated as a city.[30]
1931 was a pivotal year for Las Vegas. At that time, Nevada legalized casino gambling and reduced residency requirements for divorce to six weeks. This year also witnessed the beginning of construction on nearby Hoover Dam. The influx of construction workers and their families helped Las Vegas avoid economic calamity during the Great Depression. The construction work was completed in 1935.
In late 1941, Las Vegas Army Airfield was established. Renamed Nellis Air Force Base in 1950, it is now home to the United States Air Force Thunderbirds aerobatic team.[31]
Following World War II, lavishly decorated hotels, gambling casinos, and big-name entertainment became synonymous with Las Vegas.
In 1951, nuclear weapons testing began at the Nevada Test Site, 65 miles (105 km) northwest of Las Vegas. During this time, the city was nicknamed the "Atomic City". Residents and visitors were able to witness the mushroom clouds (and were exposed to the fallout) until 1963 when the Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty required that nuclear tests be moved underground.[32]
In 1955, the Moulin Rouge Hotel opened and became the first racially integrated casino-hotel in Las Vegas.
During the 1960s, corporations and business tycoons such as Howard Hughes were building and buying hotel-casino properties. Gambling was referred to as "gaming", which transitioned it into a legitimate business. Learning from Las Vegas, published during this era, asked architects to take inspiration from the city's highly decorated buildings, helping to start the postmodern architecture movement.
In 1995, the Fremont Street Experience opened in Las Vegas's downtown area. This canopied five-block area features 12.5 million LED lights and 550,000 watts of sound from dusk until midnight during shows held at the top of each hour.
Due to the realization of many revitalization efforts, 2012 was dubbed "The Year of Downtown". Projects worth hundreds of millions of dollars made their debut at this time, including the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, the DISCOVERY Children's Museum, the Mob Museum, the Neon Museum, a new City Hall complex, and renovations for a new Zappos.com corporate headquarters in the old City Hall building.[20][33]
Geography
Las Vegas is the county seat of Clark County, in a basin on the floor of the Mojave Desert,[34] and is surrounded by mountain ranges. Much of the landscape is rocky and arid, with desert vegetation and wildlife. It can be subjected to torrential flash floods, although much has been done to mitigate the effects of flash floods through improved drainage systems.[35]
The city's elevation is approximately 2,030 ft (620 m) above sea level, though the surrounding peaks reach elevations of over 10,000 feet (3,000 m) and act as barriers to the strong flow of moisture from the surrounding area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 135.86 sq mi (351.9 km2), of which 135.81 sq mi (351.7 km2) is land and 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) (0.03%) is water.
After Alaska and California, Nevada is the third most seismically active state in the U.S. It has been estimated by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) that over the next 50 years, there is a 10–20% chance of an M6.0 or greater earthquake occurring within 50 km (31 mi) of Las Vegas.[36]
Within the city are many lawns, trees, and other greenery. Due to water resource issues, there has been a movement to encourage
Climate
Las Vegas has a
The summer months of June through September are extremely hot, though moderated by the low humidity levels. July is the hottest month, with an average daytime high of 104.5 °F (40.3 °C). On average, 137 days per year reach or exceed 90 °F (32 °C), of which 78 days reach 100 °F (38 °C) and 10 days reach 110 °F (43 °C). During the peak intensity of summer, overnight lows frequently remain above 80 °F (27 °C), and occasionally above 85 °F (29 °C).[37]
While most summer days are consistently hot, dry, and cloudless, the
Las Vegas winters are short and generally very mild, with chilly (but rarely cold) daytime temperatures. Sunshine is abundant in all seasons. December is both the year's coolest and cloudiest month, with an average daytime high of 56.9 °F (13.8 °C) and sunshine occurring during 78% of its daylight hours. Winter evenings are defined by clear skies and swift drops in temperature after sunset, with overnight minima averaging around 40 °F (4.4 °C) in December and January. Owing to its elevation that ranges from 2,000 to 3,000 feet (610 to 910 m), Las Vegas experiences markedly cooler winters than other areas of the Mojave Desert and the adjacent Sonoran Desert that are closer to sea level. The city records freezing temperatures an average of 10 nights per winter. It is exceptionally rare for temperatures to reach or fall below 25 °F (−4 °C).[37]
Most of the annual precipitation falls during the winter. February, the wettest month, averages only four days of measurable rain. The mountains immediately surrounding the Las Vegas Valley accumulate snow every winter, but significant accumulation within the city is rare, although moderate accumulations occur every few years. The most recent accumulations occurred on February 18, 2019, when parts of the city received about 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) of snow[42] and on February 20 when the city received almost 0.5 inches (1.3 cm).[43] Other recent significant snow accumulations occurred on December 25, 2015, and December 17, 2008.[44] Unofficially, Las Vegas's largest snowfall on record was the 12 inches (30 cm) that fell in 1909.[45] In recent times, ice days have not occurred, although 29 °F (−2 °C) was measured in 1963.[37] On average the coldest day is 44 °F (7 °C).[37]
117 °F (47 °C) is the highest temperature officially observed for Las Vegas, as measured at Harry Reid International Airport on July 10, 2021, the last of five occasions.[37] The lowest temperature was 8 °F (−13 °C), recorded on two days: January 25, 1937, and January 13, 1963.[37] The highest temperature ever measured within the city of Las Vegas was 118 °F (48 °C) on July 26, 1931.[46] The official record hot daily minimum is 95 °F (35 °C) on July 19, 2005, and July 1, 2013. The official record cold daily maximum is 28 °F (−2 °C) on January 8 and 21, 1937.[37]
Due to concerns about climate change in the wake of a 2002 drought, daily water consumption has been reduced from 314 US gallons (1,190 L) per resident in 2003 to around 205 US gallons (780 L) in 2015.[47]
Climate data for Harry Reid International Airport (Paradise, Nevada), 1991–2020 normals,[a] extremes 1937–present | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 77 (25) |
87 (31) |
92 (33) |
99 (37) |
109 (43) |
117 (47) |
117 (47) |
116 (47) |
114 (46) |
103 (39) |
87 (31) |
78 (26) |
117 (47) |
Mean maximum °F (°C) | 68.7 (20.4) |
74.2 (23.4) |
84.3 (29.1) |
93.6 (34.2) |
101.8 (38.8) |
110.1 (43.4) |
112.9 (44.9) |
110.3 (43.5) |
105.0 (40.6) |
94.6 (34.8) |
80.5 (26.9) |
67.9 (19.9) |
113.6 (45.3) |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 58.5 (14.7) |
62.9 (17.2) |
71.1 (21.7) |
78.5 (25.8) |
88.5 (31.4) |
99.4 (37.4) |
104.5 (40.3) |
102.8 (39.3) |
94.9 (34.9) |
81.2 (27.3) |
67.1 (19.5) |
56.9 (13.8) |
80.5 (26.9) |
Daily mean °F (°C) | 49.5 (9.7) |
53.5 (11.9) |
60.8 (16.0) |
67.7 (19.8) |
77.3 (25.2) |
87.6 (30.9) |
93.2 (34.0) |
91.7 (33.2) |
83.6 (28.7) |
70.4 (21.3) |
57.2 (14.0) |
48.2 (9.0) |
70.1 (21.2) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 40.5 (4.7) |
44.1 (6.7) |
50.5 (10.3) |
56.9 (13.8) |
66.1 (18.9) |
75.8 (24.3) |
82.0 (27.8) |
80.6 (27.0) |
72.4 (22.4) |
59.6 (15.3) |
47.3 (8.5) |
39.6 (4.2) |
59.6 (15.3) |
Mean minimum °F (°C) | 29.8 (−1.2) |
32.9 (0.5) |
38.7 (3.7) |
45.2 (7.3) |
52.8 (11.6) |
62.2 (16.8) |
72.9 (22.7) |
70.8 (21.6) |
60.8 (16.0) |
47.4 (8.6) |
35.2 (1.8) |
29.0 (−1.7) |
27.4 (−2.6) |
Record low °F (°C) | 8 (−13) |
16 (−9) |
19 (−7) |
31 (−1) |
38 (3) |
48 (9) |
56 (13) |
54 (12) |
43 (6) |
26 (−3) |
15 (−9) |
11 (−12) |
8 (−13) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.56 (14) |
0.80 (20) |
0.42 (11) |
0.20 (5.1) |
0.07 (1.8) |
0.04 (1.0) |
0.38 (9.7) |
0.32 (8.1) |
0.32 (8.1) |
0.32 (8.1) |
0.30 (7.6) |
0.45 (11) |
4.18 (106) |
Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.2 (0.51) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.1 | 4.1 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 25.8 |
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
Average relative humidity (%)
|
45.1 | 39.6 | 33.1 | 25.0 | 21.3 | 16.5 | 21.1 | 25.6 | 25.0 | 28.8 | 37.2 | 45.0 | 30.3 |
Average dew point °F (°C) | 22.1 (−5.5) |
23.7 (−4.6) |
23.9 (−4.5) |
24.1 (−4.4) |
28.2 (−2.1) |
30.9 (−0.6) |
40.6 (4.8) |
44.1 (6.7) |
37.0 (2.8) |
30.4 (−0.9) |
25.3 (−3.7) |
22.3 (−5.4) |
29.4 (−1.5) |
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 245.2 | 246.7 | 314.6 | 346.1 | 388.1 | 401.7 | 390.9 | 368.5 | 337.1 | 304.4 | 246.0 | 236.0 | 3,825.3 |
Percent possible sunshine | 79 | 81 | 85 | 88 | 89 | 92 | 88 | 88 | 91 | 87 | 80 | 78 | 86 |
Source: NOAA (relative humidity, dew point and sun 1961–1990)[37][39][38] |
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Nearby communities
- Boulder City, incorporated
- Enterprise, unincorporated
- Henderson, incorporated
- Lone Mountain, unincorporated
- North Las Vegas, incorporated
- Paradise, unincorporated
- Spring Valley, unincorporated
- Summerlin South, unincorporated
- Sunrise Manor, unincorporated
- Whitney, unincorporated
- Winchester, unincorporated
Neighborhoods
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1900 | 25 | — | |
1910 | 800 | 3,100.0% | |
1920 | 2,304 | 188.0% | |
1930 | 5,165 | 124.2% | |
1940 | 8,422 | 63.1% | |
1950 | 24,624 | 192.4% | |
1960 | 64,405 | 161.6% | |
1970 | 125,787 | 95.3% | |
1980 | 164,674 | 30.9% | |
1990 | 258,295 | 56.9% | |
2000 | 478,434 | 85.2% | |
2010 | 583,756 | 22.0% | |
2020 | 641,903 | 10.0% | |
source:[48][49] 2010–2010[8] |
Historical racial profile | 2020[50] | 2010[51] | 2000[52] | 1990[53] | 1970[53] |
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White |
46.0% | 62.1% | 69.9% | 78.4% | 87.6% |
—Non-Hispanic Whites | 40.4% | 47.9% | 58.0% | 72.1% | 83.1%[b] |
Black or African American |
12.9% | 11.1% | 10.4% | 11.4% | 11.2% |
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 33.3% | 31.5% | 23.6% | 12.5% | 4.6%[b] |
Asian |
7.2% | 6.1% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 0.7% |
2020 census
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Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[54] | Pop 2010[55] | Pop 2020[56] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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White alone (NH)
|
277,704 | 279,703 | 259,561 | 58.04% | 47.91% | 40.44% |
Black or African American alone (NH)
|
48,380 | 62,008 | 79,129 | 10.11% | 10.62% | 12.33% |
Alaska Native alone (NH)
|
2,405 | 2,391 | 2,291 | 0.50% | 0.41% | 0.36% |
Asian alone (NH) | 22,411 | 34,606 | 44,995 | 4.68% | 5.93% | 7.01% |
Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 1,935 | 3,103 | 4,204 | 0.40% | 0.53% | 0.65% |
Other race alone (NH) | 650 | 1,101 | 3,855 | 0.14% | 0.19% | 0.60% |
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 11,987 | 16,985 | 34,040 | 2.51% | 2.91% | 5.30% |
Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 112,962 | 183,859 | 213,828 | 23.61% | 31.50% | 33.31% |
Total | 474,434 | 583,756 | 641,903 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
The U.S. Census accounts for race by two methodologies. "Race alone" and "Race alone less Hispanics" where Hispanics are delineated separately as if a separate race.
According to the
According to the
2010 census
According to the
- Hispanic Whites: 14.2%)
- Black or African American: 11.1%
- Asian: 6.1% (3.3% Filipino, 0.7% Chinese, 0.5% Korean, 0.4% Japanese, 0.4% Indian, 0.2% Vietnamese, 0.2% Thai)
- Two or more races: 4.9%
- Native American: 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 0.6%
Source:[59]
The city's most populous ethnic group, non-Hispanic Whites,[51] have proportionally declined from 72.1% of the population in 1990 to 47.9% in 2010, even as total numbers of all ethnicities have increased with the population. Hispanics or Latinos of any race make up 31.5% of the population. Of those 24.0% are of Mexican, 1.4% of Salvadoran, 0.9% of Puerto Rican, 0.9% of Cuban, 0.6% of Guatemalan, 0.2% of Peruvian, 0.2% of Colombian, 0.2% of Honduran and 0.2% of Nicaraguan descent.[53]
According to research by demographer
Of the city's Asian residents, according to the city's Asian Chamber of Commerce, Filipinos make up the largest ethnic population within Vegas with over 200,000 in the city.[61][failed verification] Native Hawaiians are also a major demographic in the city, with some Hawaiians and Las Vegas residents calling the city the "ninth island of Hawaii" due to the major influx of Hawaiians to Vegas.[62]
There is an Ethiopian community in Las Vegas.[63][64]
The 2010 census showed the city contained 583,756 people, 211,689 households, and 117,538 families residing.[65] The population density was 4,222.5/sq mi (1,630.3/km2). There were 190,724 housing units at an average density of 1,683.3/sq mi (649.9/km2).
As of 2006, there were 176,750 households, of which 31.9% had children under age 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.20.
In the city, the population age distribution was as follows:
- 25.9% under the age of 18
- 8.8% from 18 to 24
- 32.0% from 25 to 44
- 21.7% from 45 to 64
- 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older
The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males.
The
According to a 2004 study, Las Vegas has one of the highest divorce rates.[67][68] The city's high divorce rate is not wholly due to Las Vegans themselves getting divorced. Since divorce is easier in Nevada than in most other states, many people come from across the country for the easier process. Similarly, Nevada marriages are notoriously easy to get. Las Vegas has one of the highest marriage rates of U.S. cities, with many licenses issued to people from outside the area (see Las Vegas weddings).
Economy
The primary drivers of the Las Vegas economy are tourism, gaming, and conventions, which in turn feed the retail and restaurant industries.
Tourism
The major attractions in Las Vegas are the casinos and the hotels, although in recent years other new attractions have begun to emerge.
Most casinos in the downtown area are on
Downtown casinos
The Golden Gate Hotel and Casino, downtown along the Fremont Street Experience, is the oldest continuously operating hotel and casino in Las Vegas; it opened in 1906 as the Hotel Nevada.
In 1931, the
Downtown casinos that have undergone major renovations and revitalization in recent years include the Golden Nugget Las Vegas, The D Las Vegas (formerly Fitzgerald's), the Downtown Grand Las Vegas (formerly Lady Luck), the El Cortez Hotel & Casino, and the Plaza Hotel & Casino.[71]
Las Vegas Strip
The center of the gambling and entertainment industry is the Las Vegas Strip, outside the city limits in the surrounding unincorporated communities of Paradise and Winchester in Clark County. Some of the largest casinos and buildings are there.[72]
Welcome signs
In 1929, the city installed a welcome arch over Fremont Street, at the corner of Main Street.[73][74][75] It remained in place until 1931.[76][77]
In 1959, the 25-foot-tall Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign was installed at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip. A replica welcome sign, standing nearly 16 feet, was installed within city limits in 2002, at Las Vegas Boulevard and Fourth Street.[78][79][80] The replica was destroyed in 2016, when a pickup truck crashed into it.[81]
In 2018, the city approved plans for a new gateway landmark in the form of neon arches. It was built within city limits, in front of the Strat resort and north of Sahara Avenue.[82] The project, built by YESCO, cost $6.5 million and stands 80 feet high.[83] Officially known as the Gateway Arches, the project was completed in 2020. The steel arches are blue during the day, and light up in a variety of colors at night.[84]
Also located just north of the Strat are a pair of giant neon showgirls, initially added in 2018 as part of a $400,000 welcome display. The original showgirls were 25 feet tall, but were replaced by new ones in 2022, rising 50 feet.
Development
When The Mirage opened in 1989, it started a trend of major resort development on the Las Vegas Strip outside of the city. This resulted in a drop in tourism in the downtown area, but many recent projects have increased the number of visitors to downtown.
An effort has been made by city officials to diversify the economy by attracting health-related, high-tech and other commercial interests. No state tax for individuals or corporations, as well as a lack of other forms of business-related taxes, have aided the success of these efforts.[88]
The Fremont Street Experience was built in an effort to draw tourists back to the area and has been popular since its startup in 1995.
The city purchased 61 acres (25 ha) of property from the Union Pacific Railroad in 1995 with the goal of creating a better draw for more people to the downtown area. In 2004, Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman announced plans for Symphony Park, which could include a mixture of offerings, such as residential space and office buildings.
Already operating in Symphony Park is the Cleveland Clinic
On land across from Symphony Park, the
Also nearby is the Las Vegas North Premium Outlets. With a second expansion, completed in May 2015, the mall currently offers 175 stores.[90]
City offices moved to a new
Other industries
A number of new industries have moved to Las Vegas in recent decades.
Effects of growth on water supply
A growing population means the Las Vegas Valley used 1.2 billion US gallons (4.5×109 L) more water in 2014 than in 2011. Although water conservation efforts implemented in the wake of a 2002 drought have had some success, local water consumption remains 30 percent more than in Los Angeles, and over three times that of San Francisco metropolitan area residents. The Southern Nevada Water Authority is building a $1.4 billion tunnel and pumping station to bring water from Lake Mead, has purchased water rights throughout Nevada, and has planned a controversial $3.2 billion pipeline across half the state. By law, the Las Vegas Water Service District "may deny any request for a water commitment or request for a water connection if the District has an inadequate supply of water." But limiting growth on the basis of an inadequate water supply has been unpopular with the casino and building industries.[47]
Culture
The city is home to several museums, including the Neon Museum (the location for many of the historical signs from Las Vegas's mid-20th century heyday), The Mob Museum, the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, the DISCOVERY Children's Museum, the Nevada State Museum and the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park.
The city is home to an extensive
The
Las Vegas has earned the moniker "Gambling Capital of the World", as it has the world's most land-based casinos.[99]
Sports
The Las Vegas Valley is the home of three
Two minor league sports teams play in the Las Vegas area. The
The mixed martial arts promotion, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), is headquartered in Las Vegas and also frequently holds fights in the city at T-Mobile Arena and at the UFC Apex training facility near the headquarters.[107]
List of teams
Major professional teams
Team | Sport | League | Venue (capacity) | Established | Titles |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Las Vegas Raiders | Football | NFL | Allegiant Stadium (65,000) | 2020 | 3[c] |
Vegas Golden Knights | Ice hockey | NHL | T-Mobile Arena (17,500) | 2017 | 1 |
Las Vegas Aces | Women's basketball | WNBA | Michelob Ultra Arena (12,000) | 2018 | 1 |
Minor professional teams
Team | Sport | League | Venue (capacity) | Established | Titles |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Las Vegas Aviators | Baseball | MiLB (AAA-PCL) | Las Vegas Ballpark (10,000) | 1983 | 2 |
NBA G League Ignite | Basketball | NBAGL | Dollar Loan Center (5,567)
|
2020 | 0 |
Henderson Silver Knights | Ice hockey | AHL | Dollar Loan Center (5,567)
|
2020 | 0 |
Las Vegas Lights FC | Soccer | USLC | Cashman Field (9,334) | 2018 | 0 |
Vegas Knight Hawks | Indoor football | IFL | Dollar Loan Center (6,019)
|
2021 | 0 |
Las Vegas Desert Dogs | Box lacrosse | NLL | Michelob Ultra Arena (12,000) | 0 |
Semi-pro and amateur teams
Team | Sport | League | Venue (capacity) | Established | Titles |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Las Vegas Dream | Basketball | ABA | 2023 | ||
Las Vegas Royals | 2020 | ||||
Vegas Jesters | Ice hockey | MWHL | City National Arena (600) | 2012 | 0 |
Las Vegas Thunderbirds | USPHL | 2019 | 0 | ||
Las Vegas Legends | Soccer | NPSL | Peter Johann Memorial Field (2,500) | 2021 | 0 |
Vegas NVaders | Women's football | WFA - D2 | Desert Pines High School (N/A) | 2023 | 0 |
College teams
School | Team | League | Division | Primary Conference |
---|---|---|---|---|
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) | UNLV Rebels | NCAA | NCAA Division I | Mountain West |
College of Southern Nevada (CSN) | CSN Coyotes
|
NJCAA | NJCAA Division I | Scenic West |
Parks and recreation
Las Vegas has 68 parks. The city owns the land for, but does not operate, four golf courses: Angel Park Golf Club, Desert Pines Golf Club, Durango Hills Golf Club, and the Las Vegas Municipal Golf Course. It is also responsible for 123 playgrounds, 23 softball fields, 10 football fields, 44 soccer fields, 10 dog parks, six community centers, four senior centers, 109 skate parks, and six swimming pools.[108]
Government
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The city of Las Vegas has a
Much of the Las Vegas metropolitan area is split into neighboring incorporated cities or unincorporated communities. Approximately 700,000 people live in unincorporated areas governed by
A
Las Vegas, home to the
City council
Name | Position | Party | References | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Carolyn Goodman |
Mayor | Independent | [109] | Replaced her husband, Oscar Goodman, who was term-limited |
Brian Knudsen | 1st Ward Council member | Democratic |
[110][111] | Mayor Pro Tem |
Victoria Seaman | 2nd Ward Council member | Republican |
[112][111] | |
Olivia Diaz | 3rd Ward Council member | Democratic |
[113][111] | |
Francis Allen-Palenske | 4th Ward Council member | Republican |
||
Cedric Crear | 5th Ward Council member | Democratic |
[114][115] | |
Nancy Brune | 6th Ward Council member | Democratic |
Education
Primary and secondary schools
Primary and secondary
Academic Institutions
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is the premier academic institution in Southern Nevada and is classified as an R1 research university (R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity). UNLV has a medical school, the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine. UNLV's main campus is an urban campus located about two miles East of the Las Vegas Strip.
The
Media
Newspapers
- Las Vegas Review-Journal, the area's largest daily newspaper, is published every morning. It was formed in 1909 but has roots back to 1905. It is the largest newspaper in Nevada and is ranked as one of the top 25 newspapers in the United States by circulation. In 2000, the Review-Journal installed the largest newspaper printing press in the world. It cost $40 million, weighs 910 tons and consists of 16 towers.[118] Until his death in January 2021, the newspaper was owned by casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, who purchased it for $140 million in December 2015. In 2018, the Review-Journal received the Sigma Delta Chi Award from the Society of Professional Journalists for reporting the Oct 1 mass shooting on the Las Vegas Strip. In 2018 and 2022, Editor and Publisher magazine named the Review-Journal as one of 10 newspapers in the United States "doing it right".[119][120]
- Joint Operating Agreement with the Review-Journal, which runs through 2040. The Sun has been described as "politically liberal".[121] In 2009, the Sun was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for Public Servicefor coverage of the high death rate of construction workers on the Las Vegas Strip amid lax enforcement of regulations.
- alternative weekly newspaper based in Henderson, Nevada. It covers Las Vegas arts, entertainment, culture and news. Las Vegas Weekly was founded in 1992 and is published by Greenspun Media Group.
Broadcast
Las Vegas is served by 22 television stations and 46 radio stations. The area is also served by two NOAA Weather Radio transmitters (162.55 MHz located in Boulder City and 162.40 MHz located on Potosi Mountain).
Magazines
- Desert Companion
- Las Vegas Weekly
- Luxury Las Vegas
Transportation
RTC Transit is a public transportation system providing bus service throughout Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and other areas of the valley. Inter-city bus service to and from Las Vegas is provided by Greyhound, BoltBus, Orange Belt Stages, Tufesa, and several smaller carriers.[122] Amtrak trains have not served Las Vegas since the service via the Desert Wind at Las Vegas station ceased in 1997, but Amtrak California operates Amtrak Thruway dedicated service between the city and its passenger rail stations in Bakersfield, California, as well as Los Angeles Union Station via Barstow.[123]
The Las Vegas Monorail on the Strip was privately built, and upon bankruptcy taken over by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
Silver Rider Transit operates three routes within Las Vegas, offering connections to Laughlin,[124] Mesquite,[125] and Sandy Valley.[126]
The
In March 2010, the RTC launched bus rapid transit link in Las Vegas called the Strip & Downtown Express with limited stops and frequent service that connects downtown Las Vegas, the Strip and the Las Vegas Convention Center. Shortly after the launch, the RTC dropped the ACE name.[127]
In 2016, 77.1 percent of working Las Vegas residents (those living in the city, but not necessarily working in the city) commuted by driving alone. About 11 percent commuted via carpool, 3.9 percent used public transportation, and 1.4 percent walked. About 2.3 percent of Las Vegas commuters used all other forms of transportation, including taxi, bicycle, and motorcycle. About 4.3% of working Las Vegas residents worked at home.[128] In 2015, 10.2 percent of city of Las Vegas households were without a car, which increased slightly to 10.5 percent in 2016. The national average was 8.7 percent in 2016. Las Vegas averaged 1.63 cars per household in 2016, compared to a national average of 1.8 per household.[129]
With some exceptions, including
- Westcliff Drive, Charleston Boulevarddivide the north–south block numbers from west to east.
- Las Vegas Boulevard divides the east–west streets from the Las Vegas Strip to near the Stratosphere, then Main Street becomes the dividing line from the Stratosphere to the North Las Vegas border, after which the Goldfield Street alignment divides east and west.
- On the east side of Las Vegas, block numbers between Charleston Boulevardand Washington Avenue are different along Nellis Boulevard, which is the eastern border of the city limits.
Interstates 15, 515, and US 95 lead out of the city in four directions. Two major freeways –
East–west roads, north to south[130]
- Ann Road
- SR 573)
- SR 574)
- Smoke Ranch Road
- SR 578)
- SR 613)
- SR 579)
- SR 159)
- SR 589)
- North–south roads, west to east
- Fort Apache Road
- Durango Drive
- Buffalo Drive
- SR 595)
- SR 596)
- Decatur Boulevard
- Valley View Boulevard
- Rancho Drive
- Maryland Parkway
- SR 607)
- Pecos Road
- SR 610)
- SR 612)
Harry Reid International Airport handles international and domestic flights into the Las Vegas Valley. The airport also serves private aircraft and freight/cargo flights. Most general aviation traffic uses the smaller North Las Vegas Airport and Henderson Executive Airport.
Notable people
See also
- 2017 Las Vegas shooting
- List of films set in Las Vegas
- List of films shot in Las Vegas
- List of Las Vegas casinos that never opened
- List of mayors of Las Vegas
- List of television shows set in Las Vegas
- Radio stations in Las Vegas
- Television stations in Las Vegas
Notes
- ^ Mean monthly maxima and minima (i.e. the highest and lowest temperature readings during an entire month or year) calculated based on data at said location from 1991 to 2020.
- ^ a b From 15% sample
- ^ Two titles were won when the team was based in Oakland, California and one was won during the team's time in Los Angeles, California.
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Further reading
- Brigham, Jay. "Review: 'Reno, Las Vegas, and the Strip: A Tale of Three Cities'." Western Historical Quarterly 46.4 (2015): 529–530. JSTOR westhistquar.46.4.0529.
- Chung, Su Kim (2012). Las Vegas Then and Now, Holt: Thunder Bay Press, ISBN 978-1-60710-582-4
- Moehring, Eugene P. Resort City in the Sunbelt: Las Vegas, 1930–2000 (2000).
- Moehring, Eugene, "The Urban Impact: Towns and Cities in Nevada's History", Nevada Historical Society Quarterly 57 (Fall/Winter 2014): 177–200.
- Rowley, Rex J. Everyday Las Vegas: Local Life in a Tourist Town (2013)
- Stierli, Martino (2013). Las Vegas in the Rearview Mirror: The City in Theory, Photography, and Film, Los Angeles: Getty Publications, ISBN 978-1-60606-137-4
- Venturi, Robert (1972). ISBN 978-0-26272-006-9
External links
- Official website
- "The Making of Las Vegas" (historical timeline)
- Geologic tour guide of the Las Vegas area from American Geological Institute
- National Weather Service Forecast – Las Vegas, NV