Nevada
“The Silver State”
What Makes Nevada Beautiful
Nevada is a state of dramatic contrasts, from the neon glow of the Las Vegas Strip to the profound silence of Great Basin's ancient bristlecone pines. The Valley of Fire's red sandstone formations glow at sunrise, Lake Tahoe's waters shimmer impossibly blue, and the Black Rock Desert stretches to infinity beneath star-drenched skies.
Key Metrics
3.2M
Population
$214.5B
GDP
+7.2%
GDP Growth (5yr)
$68.9K
Median Income
8.2%
Tax Burden
History
Comstock Lode silver discovery triggers a massive mining boom
Admitted as the 36th state during the Civil War
Nevada legalizes gambling and eases divorce laws
Hoover Dam completed on the Colorado River
Nevada Test Site begins nuclear weapons testing
Top Cities
Las Vegas
660K
Entertainment Capital of the World; gaming hub
Henderson
330K
Fastest-growing suburb; master-planned communities
Reno
275K
Biggest Little City; tech hub; Tahoe gateway
North Las Vegas
265K
Nellis Air Force Base; growing community
Carson City
58K
State capital; historic silver and gold mining
Economy & Industry
Core Industries
Natural Resources
Energy Portfolio
Budget & Fiscal Health
$26.8B
State Budget
$25.5B
State Revenue
$-1.3B
Fiscal Balance
Social Indicators
11.2%
Poverty Rate
25.5%
College Degree
10.2%
Uninsured
460/100K
Crime Rate
Where is Nevada Headed?
GDP Projections ($B)
| Scenario | 1yr | 5yr | 10yr | 25yr | 50yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimistic | $219B | $235B | $258B | $341B | $542B |
| Baseline | $218B | $230B | $247B | $307B | $438B |
| Pessimistic | $216B | $224B | $234B | $266B | $330B |
Political Landscape
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