Whitney, Nevada

Quick Statistics

Whitney is a community in Clark County, Nevada, home to about 47,221 people spread across 6.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $34,142 a year, and a typical home is worth about $329,000. About 29.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 86.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 22 percent over the past decade.

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47,221
Total Population
▲ up 22% since 2012
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6.81 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$34,142
Median Personal Income
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$329,000
Median Home Value
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29.2%
College Educated
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86.6%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 12.0 points since 2010
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Among the Nevada towns GeoStat tracks, Whitney ranks number 12 of 123 in population, number 68 in median household income, number 52 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Whitney typically top out near 107°F in July, while January nights average about 41°F. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Whitney
# Town Distance Population
1.Sunrise Manor, NV5.4 mi.200,218
2.Paradise, NV5.5 mi.185,913
3.Winchester, NV6.1 mi.37,081
4.Henderson, NV6.4 mi.332,141
5.Nellis AFB, NV10.1 mi.5,087
6.Enterprise, NV12.4 mi.240,464
7.Spring Valley, NV12.6 mi.219,187
8.North Las Vegas, NV13.4 mi.278,595
Frequently Asked Questions About Whitney

What is the population of Whitney, Nevada?
Whitney has a population of about 47,221 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Whitney, Nevada in?
Whitney is located in Clark County, Nevada.

What is the median home value in Whitney, Nevada?
The median home value in Whitney is about $329,000, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Whitney, Nevada?
The median personal income in Whitney is about $34,142 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Whitney, Nevada?
Since 1950, 12 tornadoes have been recorded in Clark County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Whitney, Nevada?
Typical July highs run about 107 degrees and January lows about 41 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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