Everything about Clark County Nevada totally explained
As of the
census of 2000, there were 1,375,765 people, 512,253 households, and 339,623 families residing in the county. The
population density was 174 people per square mile (67/km²). There were 559,799 housing units at an average density of 71 per square mile (27/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 61.58%
white, 10.18%
black or
African American, 7.27%
Asian, 0.79%
Native American, 8.61% from
other races, and 4.20% from two or more races.
Hispanic or
Latino residents, who may be of any race, were 21.96% of the population.
By 2005 Non-Hispanic whites were 54.5% of Clark County's population. 10.1% of the population was African-American. 1.0% was Native-American. Asians were now 6.7% of the population. 0.6% of the population was Pacific Islander. 26.1% of the population was Latino. By 2006 the population had risen 29.2% since 2000 to 1,777,539 people.
In 2000 there were 512,253 households out of which 31.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.70% were
married couples living together, 11.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.70% were non-families. 24.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.60% under the age of 18, 9.20% from 18 to 24, 32.20% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 10.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 103.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $44,616, and the median income for a family was $50,485. Males had a median income of $35,243 versus $27,077 for females. The
per capita income for the county was $21,785. About 7.90% of families and 10.80% of the population were below the
poverty line, including 14.10% of those under age 18 and 7.30% of those age 65 or over.
Law and government
Presidential Election Results>
| Year |
Democrat |
Republican |
| 2004 |
51.66% 281,767 |
46.82% 255,337 |
| 2000 |
51.31% 196,100 |
44.72% 170,932 |
| 1996 |
48.71% 127,963 |
39.37% 103,431 |
| 1992 |
41.15% 124,586 |
32.17% 97,403 |
| 1988 |
40.86% 78,359 |
56.37% 108,110 |
| 1984 |
35.50% 53,386 |
62.60% 94,133 |
| 1980 |
30.07% 38,313 |
59.80% 76,194 |
| 1976 |
49.78% 51,178 |
46.92% 48,236 |
| 1972 |
40.94% 36,807 |
59.06% 53,101 |
| 1968 |
44.26% 33,225 |
41.99% 31,522 |
| 1964 |
63.02% 40,760 |
36.98% 23,921 |
| 1960 |
56.82% 23,949 |
43.18% 18,197 |
Clark County Government is run by the
Clark County Commission which consists of 7 members who are elected to serve staggered 4 year terms in biannual
nonpartisan elections. After each election, the members elect a Chairperson who runs the Commission Meetings. Actual day to day operations are handled by the
County Manager who is hired by the Commission.
Its
unincorporated townships also have appointed boards that provide advice to the Clark County Commission.
The County operates out of the Clark County Government Center located in the City of
Las Vegas. The building is unusual in shape, and includes an outdoor
amphitheater where concerts and other events are held.
The
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department provides most law enforcement services in the county. Exceptions include agencies that have their own police forces including;
UNLV, the
Clark County School District, and some other cities like
Henderson,
Mesquite,
Boulder City and
North Las Vegas. The Clark County Park Police is responsible for all of the parks operated by the county and some selected special venues, such as the Clark County Amphitheater, Clark County Archery Range, and the Desert Rose Golf Course.
The Regional Justice Center replaced the Clark County Courthouse in 2005, and is located about 3 blocks from downtown Fremont Street, at 200 Lewis Avenue.
Regional Agencies
Clark County Regional Flood Control District
The
Clark County Regional Flood Control District (CCRFCD) was created in 1985 by the
Nevada Legislature allowing Clark County to provide broad solutions to flooding problems.
Clark County School District
Public primary and secondary education is the responsibility of the
Clark County School District.
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Operates the
Cat Bus and does planning for most major roadways.
Southern Nevada Water Authority
A multi-agency group that manages the water distribution for the Las Vegas valley.
Las Vegas Wash Coordination Committee
The group that manages and protects the
Las Vegas Wash.
Since 1999 the group has added more the 15,000 plants to stabilize the wash's banks and restore and expand the
wetlands surrounding the wash. As part of the effort to restore the wash to a more natural state, they've also removed more than 500,000 pounds of trash.
Cities and Unincorporated Places (townships)
Incorporated cities
Unincorporated Areas (Census Designated Places) or Townships
Federal land
Transportation
Major highways
Parks and Recreation
Clark County Parks Dept.
» * Sunset Park located at Sunset and Pecos is one of the largest
Gaming areas
The State of Nevada divides the state into several gaming districts. The reporting districts affecting Clark County are:
Boulder Strip: This region includes 33 casinos on Boulder Highway, such as Sam's Town, Boulder Station, Arizona Charlie's Boulder, and the Magic Star. Casinos within the Henderson city limits are included as well, such as Green Valley Ranch, Sunset Station, Fiesta, Eldorado, and Jokers Wild.
Downtown: There are 19 casinos in this reporting area.
Las Vegas Strip: This region is composed of all the casinos on Las Vegas Boulevard, from The Stratosphere at the north end to Mandalay Bay on the south end. Also included are resorts located near this area, such as The Rio, South Point, and the Hard Rock; and McCarren Airport.
Laughlin: This area has 10 casinos.
Mesquite
North Las Vegas: This region has 11 casinos and include the Fiesta, Texas Station, Jerry's Nugget, and the Santa Fe Station.
Remainder of County: There are 66 casinos in this category that includes casinos at Lake Las Vegas, Jean, Primm, the Railroad Pass and Hacienda casinos, along with other casinos that don't fit any other category such as Arizona Charlie's Decatur, Gold Coast, The Orleans, The Palms, Suncoast, Rampart, and Red Rock Resort Spa and Casino
Environmental factors
Clark County contains a diverse desert flora and fauna, including higher elevation mountain areas, the desert floor and the Colorado River/Lake Mead ecosystems. Variations in diurnal temperature as well as seasonal swings in temperature create demanding adaptation elements on the species of this county. Additional pressure has been placed on species survival by the rapid human population expansion, especially since 1970.
Correspondingly air quality levels prior to the 1960s were in a favorable range, but the proliferation of automobiles with the human population expansion created circumstances where some Federal Air Quality Standards began to be violated in the 1980s.
To plan for the wave of development forecast by 1980, Clark County embarked on a regional Environmental Impact Assessment funded by a Federal Section 208 program, with Sedway Cooke conducting the planning work and Earth Metrics performing environmental analysis. This endeavor projected future population growth, land use changes and environmental impacts.
To prevent the loss of federal funds due to unacceptable dust levels in the Las Vegas valley, in 2003 the Nevada Air Quality Management division (under direction of Clark County officials) created the massive "Don't Be a Dusthole" campaign. The campaign successfully raised awareness of dust pollution in the Las Vegas valley, quantifiably reducing pollutants and preserving ongoing federal funding.
Notable government buildings
Clark County Government Center
Regional Justice Center (opened October 3, 2005)Further Information
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