Population of Nevada

Analysis# Nevada Population Analysis Nevada's population of 3.24 million in 2024 reflects sustained growth, with a 19.94% increase over the past decade positioning it as the 31st most populous state. This recent growth rate significantly outpaces the national average, though it remains substantially lower than Nevada's peak growth decade in the 1910s, when the state experienced explosive expansion driven by mining booms. The 124-year dataset demonstrates Nevada's volatile demographic history, marked by boom-bust cycles tied to economic shifts, contrasting with its current steady expansion fueled largely by migration from California and other states seeking lower costs of living.