Nevada
Capital: Carson City · West · Silver State
State Statistics
| Population | 3.10M |
| GDP | $230.0B |
| Area | 286,380 km² |
| Capital | Carson City |
| Largest City | Las Vegas |
| Political Lean | Unknown |
About Nevada
Nevada is the driest state in the nation and one of the most rapidly urbanized, transforming from a sparse mining and ranching territory into a global entertainment capital in the span of a century. The Las Vegas metropolitan area anchors nearly three-quarters of the state's population, while the vast rural interior remains one of the least densely populated regions in the lower 48 states. Nevada's no-income-tax, pro-business environment, and abundant land have made it one of America's fastest-growing states since the 1990s.
Major Cities
Las Vegas
Las Vegas is the Entertainment Capital of the World, built on gaming, hospitality, and conventions in the heart of the Mojave Desert. The Las Vegas Strip generates over $8 billion in annual gaming ...
Henderson
Henderson is Nevada's second-largest city and one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, situated southeast of Las Vegas. Known for its master-planned communities, parks, and family-fr...
Reno
Reno, the 'Biggest Little City in the World,' is transforming from a gambling hub into a major technology and logistics corridor anchored by Tesla's Gigafactory and Switch's data centers. Situated ...
Notable Universities
| University | City | Type | Founded | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada, Las Vegas | Las Vegas | Public Research University | 1957 | 30K |
| University of Nevada, Reno | Reno | Public Research University | 1874 | 21K |
| Nevada State College | Henderson | Public Teaching College | 2002 | 7K |
| Western Nevada College | Carson City | Public Community College | 1971 | 4K |