Welcome To Las Vegas
Las Vegas (“the Meadows” in Spanish) was founded as a city on May 15, 1905. At that time, Las Vegas was only 19.18 square miles and had a population of approximately 800.
The Las Vegas Valley has been named as the fastest growing area in the United States. The good climate, the economy, the job opportunities and the many amenities offered are some of the factors prompting our growth.
Las Vegas is the largest metropolitan city in the United States that was founded in 20th century. Approximately 98% of Nevada is owned by the federal Government and the growth continues still.
Population
| Population History 1995 1,040,688 1996 1,119,708 1997 1,170,118 1998 1,246,193 1999 1,321,319 2000 1,428,690 2001 1,498,279 2002 1,578,332 2003 1,641,529 2004 1,747,025 2005 1,815,700 2006 1,912,654 2007 1,996,542 2008 1,986,146 2009 2,006,347 Total Clark County 2,006,347 |
Population-2009 By City Boulder City 16,511 Total Clark County 2,006,347 |
Demographics
| Income
Median Household Income $58,148 Less than $15,000 8.8% Households Owning Homes: 83.3 % |
Type of Home: Single Family Homes: 58.9% Condo/ Townhomes: 15.2% Apartment: 19.9% Mobile Homes: 3.6% Duplex: 2.4% Summary: |
Climate
Las Vegas Climate is classified as arid (dry). It averages 294 days of Sunshine per year (211 clear days, 83 partly cloudy.) Highs of 105 are common from May to September, with several days exceeding 115. The average annual rainfall is 4.13 inches. Humidity stays around 29%.
Relocation Resources
Important Clark County & Las Vegas Phone Numbers
| Las Vegas Police Dept. 702-795-3111 Henderson Police Dept. 702-565-8933 NV Highway Patrol 702-486-4100 Animal Control Las Vegas 702-229-6348 Animal Control Clark County 702-445-7710 Animal Control Henderson 702-565-2033 SPCA No-Kill Animal Sanctuary 702-873-7722 HCWS No-Kill Animal Sanctuary 702-227-5555 Assessors Office 702-455-4323 Better Business Bureau 702-320-4500 Chamber of Commerce 702-735-1616 Citizens Area Transit (CAT) 702-228-7433 City Hall — 400 Stewart Ave Clark County Bar Association 702-387-6011 Clark County Library District 702-734-7323 Colleges: UNLV 702-895-3011 Community College of So. NV 702-651-4000 Consumer Information 702-486-7355 Cox Cable 702-383-4000 DMV 702-486-4368 Flood Zone Info 702-455-5860 Gaming Cards 702-224-3271 Health Cards 702-385-1291 Homestead Info 702-455-3882 Hunting & Fishing Licenses 702-515-5450 Immunizations 702-385-1291 |
Marriage License 702-455-4415 McCarran Airport 702-261-5211 Nevada/Clark County Legal Services 702-386-1070 Newspapers: Review Journal 702-383-0211 Las Vegas Sun 702-383-0211 Parks- Clark County 702-455-8200 Parks- Las Vegas 702-229-6297 Polling Locations 702-455-2780 School District 702-799-5011 Social Security Administration: General Information 1-800-772-1213 Main Office: 5460 W Sahara 702-248-8717 TDD 702-248-8732 Suicide Prevention 702-456-0244 Time & Temp 118 Treasurers Office 1-800-492-3177 US Postal Service: Postal Answer Line 1-800-275-8777 Las Vegas Main Branch: 1001 E. Sunset Rd 702-361-9200 Veterans’ Hotline 702-399-2880 Voters Registration 702-455-8683 Voters Registration 702-455-8683 Weather 702-248-4800 Welcome Service Clark Co. 702-891-0655 |
EMPLOYMENT
| Job Hotlines City of Henderson 702-565-2318 City of Las Vegas 702-229-6346 City of North Las Vegas 702-633-1514 Clark County 702-455-3174 Clark County Health District 702-759-1100 Clark County School District 702-799-1000 Community College of S.NV 702-651-4588 Las Vegas Valley Water District 702-258-3220 LV Convention & Visitors Authority 702-892-2802 Metropolitan Police Department 702-266-7506 State of Nevada 702-486-2920 University Medical Center 702-383-2490 |
Largest Employers According to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), Clark County and the Clark County School District are the largest employers with 30,000+ employees. Other Large employers include: |
| Employment Status 31.4% Full-Time (Nonhotel/Nongaming) 23.7% Retired 23.7 12.9% Full-Time (Hotel/Gaming) 10.5% Self-Employed 4.8% Homemaker 5.2% Not Employed 5.1% Part-Time 3.9% Student 2.4% Semi Retired |
Reasons for Moving to Las Vegas 9.8% Better Lifestyle 18.4% Job Transfer 23.6% Other 11.4% Like the Area 11.3% Live near Relatives 14.3% Find a Job 7.4% Retirement 3.9% Born Here 3.1% Health Reasons |
Sheriff’s Work Card
If you are working in the gaming industry, it is mandatory in the state of Nevada to have a Sheriff’s Card. To obtain a Sheriff’s Card you must be gainfully employed. Your employer will provide you with a referral for a three year issuance. For further information, contact:
Sheriff’s Work Card
601 E Fremont St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 229-3272
Alcohol Education Card
Anyone who sells, gives away, moves around or makes a decision regarding alcohol, as well as Security Officers, must have a valid TAM (Total Alcohol Management) card. In order to acquire a TAM Card you must attend a four hour class, pass a simple test and pay an $35.00 application fee for a 5 year issuance. For additional information, contact:
| TAM of Southern Nevada www.tamcards.com |
East side Location: 557 E Sahara Ave #223 Las Vegas, NV 89104 (702) 369-0544 |
West Side Location: 2550 S Rainbow Blvd. Ste E14 Las Vegas, NV 89146 (702) 873-8192 |
Health Card
Health Cards are mandatory for all food/beverage handlers. Tattoo technicians, Security Officer, child and adult care attendants, Health Club Attendant or massage therapists.
In order to acquire a Health Card, you must complete an application form. For a food handler card, applicants will receive a Hepatitis A vaccination. Applicants needing a Child Care or Adult Care Card, will also receive a Hepatitis A vaccination as well as having a skin test or X-ray for tuberculosis. All applicants must also attend an hour and a half class and movie within 30 days of applying for a Health Card. A temporary card will be issued until the class is completed. The cost for a Health Card is $35 for a 3 year issuance. For additional Information contact:
Clark County Health District
625 Shadow Ln.
Las Vegas, NV 89127
(702) 383-1266
www.cchd.org
