Mexican-Origin Population in Las Vegas: 2020 Census Data

The Number

Per the **2020 U.S. Census**, **279,618** residents of the Las Vegas–Henderson–Paradise, NV Metropolitan Statistical Area identified as **Mexican origin** (alone or in combination).

Context

• Metro Total: ~2.3M → **~12% Mexican-origin**.
• Largest Hispanic subgroup by far (next: Salvadoran, Cuban, Puerto Rican).
• Growth: Up from ~215K (2010) — +30% in decade.
• Concentration: East Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Winchester, Sunrise Manor.

Demographic Impact

• Workforce: Construction, hospitality, services, trades.
• Culture: Cinco de Mayo, Día de Muertos, Mexican Independence (Sept 16) — major public events.
• Politics: Growing electoral influence (NV swing state).
• Business: Mexican restaurants, panaderías, remittance services, Spanish media.

Note

"Mexican origin" = self-identified ancestry; includes immigrants, US-born, multiracial. Undercount likely due to citizenship question fears (2020) and housing instability.