Green Valley Henderson Demographics

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Green Valley sits within Henderson, Nevada, the second most populous city in the state with 350,020 residents according to 2024 American Community Survey data. Henderson's demographics reflect a well educated, higher income community with a median household income of $95,415, approximately 20 percent above the Las Vegas metro average.

Income and Education

Henderson's median household income of $95,415 and per capita income of $53,491 place it well above both the Las Vegas metro and national averages. The education level is notably strong, with 38.3 percent of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher, roughly 1.4 times the Las Vegas metro rate. The poverty rate is a relatively low 8.8 percent. These figures reflect the professional and managerial workforce that Green Valley and Henderson attract, with top employment sectors including retail trade (15,815 workers), healthcare and social assistance (15,536), and accommodation and food services (14,736).

Age Distribution

Henderson has a median age of 43.5 years, older than the national median. The age breakdown shows 17.5 percent under 15, 9.7 percent ages 15 to 24, 25.8 percent ages 25 to 44, 26.6 percent ages 45 to 64, and 20.4 percent ages 65 and older. The significant senior population reflects Henderson's appeal to retirees, supported by multiple 55 plus communities including Sun City Anthem (7,144 homes) and Sun City MacDonald Ranch (2,500 plus homes).

Diversity and Household Profile

Henderson's racial and ethnic composition includes White (Non Hispanic) at 58.9 percent, Hispanic or Latino at 18.2 percent, Asian at 9.2 to 9.8 percent, Black or African American at 5.9 to 6.9 percent, and Two or more races at 12.3 percent. Approximately 15.4 percent of residents are foreign born. The average household size is 2.5 persons, and the homeownership rate stands at 65.6 percent with a median home value of $520,400. The employment rate is 93.3 percent among the workforce of 148,309 residents, with a mean commute time of 24 minutes.

Local Expert Insight

Ryan Rose finds that the demographics data confirms what most visitors sense when they drive through Green Valley: this is a stable, well maintained community populated by professionals, families, and retirees who take pride in their neighborhoods. The combination of above average incomes, high education levels, and strong homeownership rates translates directly into well kept properties and reliable long term property values.

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