Vegas-Header-800-width2
Home  |  Community Information  |
Community Information

City Overview

Hovering on the horizon like a mirage in the deWelcome To Fabulous Las Vegassert, Las Vegas seems like paradise. But it's not the spectacular hotel facades, or even the lure of winning it big that draws millions of visitors a year: it's the promise of trading humdrum reality for a world of total escapism. People come to Vegas to indulge themselves with food, glitzy shows, and slot machines.

In this pursuit of pleasure, Vegas is making a...More

City Facts

Founded:

1905 (incorporated, 1911)

Head Official:

Mayor Oscar B. Goodman (since 1999)

City Population

 

     1980:

164,674

     1990:

258,877

     2000:

478,434

     2003 estimate:

517,017

Percent change, 1990–2000:

84.1%

  U.S. rank in 1980:

89th

  U.S. rank in 1990:

63rd

  U.S. rank in 2000:

39th (State rank: 1st)

Metropolitan Area Population

 

     1980:

528,000

     1990:

852,737

     2000:

1,563,282

Percent change, 1990–2000:

83.3%

  U.S. rank in 1980:

72nd

  U.S. rank in 1990:

53rd

  U.S. rank in 2000:

32nd

Area:

113 square miles (2000)

Elevation:

2,180 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature:

67.1° F

Average Annual Precipitation:

4.16 inches

Major Industries:

Gaming, tourism, mining, retailing, warehousing

Unemployment Rate:

4.0% (February 2005)

Per Capita Income:

$22,060 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total:

81,627

Major Colleges and Universities:

Nevada State College, University of Nevada at Las Vegas, Community College of Southern Nevada

Daily Newspapers:

Las Vegas Review Journal

Historical Snapshot

City Resources

Local & County Government

    City Of Las Vegas

  • Mayor
    Oscar B. Goodman
    Email
  • City Councilman, Ward 1
    Lois Tarkanian
    Email
  • City Councilman, Ward 2
    Steve Wolfson
    Email
  • City Councilman, Ward 3
    Gary Reese
    Email
  • City Councilman, Ward 4
    Larry Brown
    Email
  • City Councilman, Ward 5
    Lawrence Weekly
    Email
  • City Councilman, Ward 6
    Steven D. Ross
    Email
  • Clark County 

  • Clark County Commissioner
    Commission District A
    Bruce L. Woodbury
     
  • Clark County Commissioner
    Commission District B
    Tom Collins
     
  • Clark County Commissioner
    Commission District C
    Chip Maxfield
     
  • Clark County Commissioner
    Commission District D
    Yvonne Atkinson Gates
     
  • Clark County Commissioner
    Commission District E
    Myrna Williams
     
  • Clark County Commissioner
    Commission District F
    Lynette Boggs McDonald
     
  • Clark County Commissioner
    Commission District G
    Rory Reid
     
  • District Attorney
    David Roger
     
  • Clark County Assessor
    M. W. Schofield
     
  • County Clerk’s Office
    Shirley B. Parraguirre
     
  • Recorder for Clark County
    Frances Deane
     
  • Public Administrator
    Dan Ahlstrom
     
  • Treasurer
    Laura B. Fitzpatrick
     
  • Metro Sheriff
    Bill Young

U. S. Post Office

Chamber of Commerce

Visitor Information

Las Vegas Hospitals

Safety Tips

 

Vegas Discount Cards
Buy Vegas Area Maps
Find Vegas Hotels
Top Things To Do In Vegas
Vegas Travel Center

 

Las Vegas Explorer Pass

See top attractions with a Power Pass

FindThatRoom.com The Best Place To Book Your Next Hotel Room!!

 

© Copyright 2008-10 - TheGuideToTheUS.com - Las Vegas, Nevada a Member of TheGuideToTheWorld.com Network
Privacy Statement | Legal Notice | About Us | Contact Us | Advertise | Blog | Search Tickets | Travel Center  |  Career Center

Houses For Sale In the Las Vegas Area - Search MLS Now - Your Next House at the Right Price

 

 

 

 

Share |
 

 

Home
Vegas Discount Cards
Travel Center
Vegas Maps
Travel Gear Products
Las Vegas Hotels
Vegas Top Attractions
Vegas Career Center
Vegas Tickets
Vegas Attractions
Vegas Restaurants
City Overview
Community Information
Cool City Facts
Search Vegas Houses
Las Vegas Realtors
Vegas Apartment Finder
Annual Events
Local Weather
Famous People
Flying Times
Hospitals
Historical Snapshot
History Timeline
Movie Theaters
Census Information
Zip Codes
Transportation
Sports Teams
Local Media
Vegas Move Center
State Resources
Other Recommended Sites
TheGuideToTheUSA.com
FindThatRoom.com
2ScrappyGirls.com
TheGuideToFootball.com
TheChicagoAreaGuide.com
TheGuideToIndy.com
TheGuideToMiami.com
TheGuideToLouisville.com