Nevada

Clark

2,265,461
2020 population
1910
first census record
12
census records

About Clark

Clark, Nevada, first appears in the United States federal census in 1910, when it recorded a population of 3,321. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 2,265,461.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Valley of Fire Conflict Site, Muddy Mission Raid, Gunfight at Pioneer Saloon Goodsprings NV, and 65 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20202,265,461
20101,951,269
20001,375,765
1990741,459
1980463,087
1970273,288
1960127,016
195048,289
194016,414
19308,532
19204,859
19103,321
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Clark

Military engagements that took place in Clark, Nevada.

Valley of Fire Conflict Site
900
Muddy Mission Raid
1869
Gunfight at Pioneer Saloon Goodsprings NV
1915

Historic places in Clark

National Register of Historic Places listings in Clark, Nevada.

Green Shack
Las Vegas
Hoover Dam
Boulder City
Eureka Locomotive
Las Vegas
El Cortez Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas
Desert Valley Museum
Mesquite
Las Vegas Mormon Fort (Boundary Increase)
Las Vegas
Little Church of the West
Las Vegas
Gypsum Cave
Las Vegas
Boulder City Historic District
Boulder City
Las Vegas Grammar School
Las Vegas
Corn Creek Campsite
Las Vegas
Huntridge Theater
Las Vegas
Harrison's Guest House
Las Vegas
Kyle Ranch
North Las Vegas
Washington School
North Las Vegas
Goodsprings Schoolhouse
Goodsprings
St. Thomas Memorial Cemetery
Overton
Boulder Dam Park Museum
Overton
Spirit Mountain
Laughlin
Tule Springs Ranch
Las Vegas
Hunt, Parley, House
Bunkerville
Las Vegas Mormon Fort
Las Vegas
Las Vegas Springs
Las Vegas
Moulin Rouge Hotel
Las Vegas
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Geology
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LiDAR Terrain
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Conflict & War
The battles, raids and skirmishes fought near here, across every era of American conflict.
The Civil War
The Civil War on this ground, 1861 to 1865: who held it, and the battles, camps and regiments nearby.
The Soldiers
The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.
Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
Settlement
Who claimed and held this ground, from Indigenous homelands through the colonial powers to the United States.
The Community
How the town grew, who came, and what kind of place it became, traced through the census record.
Rivers & Rail
The rivers, canals and railroads that connected this place between 1830 and 1911.
Notable People
The people born, buried or genuinely tied to this exact place, with their stories.
Historical Maps
Historic maps of the location layered over how it looks today.
Finds & Access
Museum objects tied to the area, and the laws on searching, collecting and access here.
Literature
The old books, county histories and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.
Spotlight
A deep dive into the most remarkable, lesser-known history of the place, traced back to the record.
Points of Interest
The most significant historic sites and landmarks near the location, and why they matter.
Timeline
The whole story of the location told era by era, from first peoples to the present day.
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Frequently asked about Clark

When does Clark first appear in the US census?
Clark, Nevada first appears in the federal census in 1910, with a recorded population of 3,321.
What is the population of Clark?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Clark had a recorded population of 2,265,461.
Were any battles fought in Clark?
3 documented military engagements took place in Clark, including Valley of Fire Conflict Site, Muddy Mission Raid, Gunfight at Pioneer Saloon Goodsprings NV.
How many historic places are in Clark?
65 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Clark, Nevada.
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