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Clark County is a county
County

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 located in the U.S. state
U.S. state

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 of Nevada
Nevada

Nevada is a U.S. state located in the Western United States of the United States of America. The capital is Carson City and the largest city is Las Vegas, Nevada....
. The county had a population of 1,375,765 at the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000

File:US-Census-2000Logo.svgThe Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the United States Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons Enumeration during the United States Census, 1990....
, and a 2008 estimated population of 1,996,542, making it the most populous county in Nevada. It contains the city of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, Nevada, and an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and entertainment....
, the state's most populous city. Las Vegas has been the county seat
County seat

A county seat or parish seat is a term for an administrative center for a county or civil parish, primarily used in the United States. In the Northeast United States, the statutory term often is shire town, but colloquially county seat is the term in use there....
 since the county was created by splitting off a portion of Lincoln County
Lincoln County, Nevada

Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the United States Census 2000, the population was 4,165. Its county seat is Pioche, Nevada....
 on February 5, 1908. Much of the county was originally part of Pah-Ute County, Arizona Territory
Arizona Territory

The Territory of Arizona was an organized territory of the United States that existed between 1863 and 1912. A forerunner, almost identical in name but largely differing in location and size, was the Arizona Territory that existed officially from 1861 to 1863, when it was re-captured by the U.S., after which the Union created in 1863 their...
 before Nevada became a state.






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Clark County is a county
County

A county is a land area of Local government government within a larger state. A county may have city and towns within its area....
 located in the U.S. state
U.S. state

A U.S. state is any one of the 50 state of the United States that share sovereignty with the federal government of the United States . Because of this shared sovereignty, an United States is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of Domicile ....
 of Nevada
Nevada

Nevada is a U.S. state located in the Western United States of the United States of America. The capital is Carson City and the largest city is Las Vegas, Nevada....
. The county had a population of 1,375,765 at the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000

File:US-Census-2000Logo.svgThe Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the United States Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons Enumeration during the United States Census, 1990....
, and a 2008 estimated population of 1,996,542, making it the most populous county in Nevada. It contains the city of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, Nevada, and an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and entertainment....
, the state's most populous city. Las Vegas has been the county seat
County seat

A county seat or parish seat is a term for an administrative center for a county or civil parish, primarily used in the United States. In the Northeast United States, the statutory term often is shire town, but colloquially county seat is the term in use there....
 since the county was created by splitting off a portion of Lincoln County
Lincoln County, Nevada

Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the United States Census 2000, the population was 4,165. Its county seat is Pioche, Nevada....
 on February 5, 1908. Much of the county was originally part of Pah-Ute County, Arizona Territory
Arizona Territory

The Territory of Arizona was an organized territory of the United States that existed between 1863 and 1912. A forerunner, almost identical in name but largely differing in location and size, was the Arizona Territory that existed officially from 1861 to 1863, when it was re-captured by the U.S., after which the Union created in 1863 their...
 before Nevada became a state. The county was named for William Andrews Clark
William Andrews Clark

William Andrews Clark, Sr. was an American politician and entrepreneur, involved with mining, banking and railroads....
, a Montana
Montana

Montana is a U.S. state in the Western United States. The western third of the state contains numerous mountain ranges; other 'island' ranges are found in the central third of the state, for a total of 77 named ranges of the Rocky Mountains....
 copper magnate and United States Senator. Clark was largely responsible for the construction of the Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad
Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad

The San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad is a now-defunct rail company that completed and operated a railway line between its namesake cities, via Las Vegas, Nevada....
 through the area, a factor heavily contributing to the region's early development.

Residents of the Las Vegas Valley area often do not make a distinction between the Clark County and the city of Las Vegas, using Las Vegas to describe both. It is also a major tourist destination, with 150,000 hotel and motel rooms.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau

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, the county has a total area of . Land covers and water covers (2.23%).

The Colorado River forms the county's southeastern boundary, with Hoover Dam
Hoover Dam

Hoover Dam, originally known as Boulder Dam, is a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado of the Colorado River , on the border between the United States U.S....
 forming Lake Mead
Lake Mead

Lake Mead is the largest man-made lake and reservoir in the United States. It is located on the Colorado River about 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas, Nevada, Nevada, in the states of Nevada and Arizona....
 along much of its length. Las Vegas is frequently, yet incorrectly, labeled a valley. By definition, Greater Las Vegas is a land basin or bowl, surrounded by four mountain ranges, with nearby Mount Charleston
Mount Charleston

Mount Charleston, formally named Charleston Peak, is the highest mountain of the Spring Mountains of southern Nevada, approximately northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada....
 being the highest elevation at 11,918 ft, located to the northwest. Other than the forests on Mount Charleston, the geography in Clark County is a desert. Creosote bushes are the main native vegetation, and the mountains are mostly rocky with little vegetation.

Adjacent Counties

  • Lincoln County, Nevada
    Lincoln County, Nevada

    Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the United States Census 2000, the population was 4,165. Its county seat is Pioche, Nevada....
     - north
  • Nye County, Nevada
    Nye County, Nevada

    Nye County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the United States Census 2000, the population was 32,485. As of 2007, the population was estimated to be 46,308....
     - west
  • Inyo County, California
    Inyo County, California

    Inyo County is located in east-central California in the southwestern United States, on the east side of the Sierra Nevada and south of Yosemite National Park....
     - southwest
  • San Bernardino County, California
    San Bernardino County, California

    San Bernardino County is a county in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2000 census, the population was 1,709,434. As of 2007, the population was estimated by the California Department of Finance to have grown to 2,028,013....
     - south
  • Mohave County, Arizona
    Mohave County, Arizona

    Mohave County is located in the northwestern corner of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of 2007, its population was estimated to be 194,944, an increase of 39,912 people since the 2000 census count of 155,032....
     - east


Demographics


As of the census
Census

A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population....
 of 2000, there were 1,375,765 people, 512,253 households, and 339,623 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density

Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans....
 was 174 people per square mile (67/km²). There were 559,799 housing units at an average density of 71 per square mile (27/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 61.58% white
Race (United States Census)

Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget , are Self-concept data items in which residents choose the Race in the United States or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are of Hispanic or Latino origin ....
, 10.18% black
Race (United States Census)

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 or African American
Race (United States Census)

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, 7.27% Asian
Race (United States Census)

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, 0.79% Native American
Race (United States Census)

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, 8.61% from other races
Race (United States Census)

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, and 4.20% from two or more races. Hispanic
Race (United States Census)

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 or Latino
Race (United States Census)

Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget , are Self-concept data items in which residents choose the Race in the United States or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are of Hispanic or Latino origin ....
 of any race were 21.96% of the population.

In 2000 there were 512,253 households out of which 31.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.70% were married couples
Marriage

Marriage is a social, spirituality, or law union of individuals. This union may also be called matrimony, while the ceremony that marks its beginning is usually called a wedding and the married status created is sometimes called wedlock....
 living together, 11.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.70% were non-families. 24.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the county the population was spread out with 25.60% under the age of 18, 9.20% from 18 to 24, 32.20% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 10.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 103.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $53,536, and the median income for a family was $59,485. Males had a median income of $35,243 versus $27,077 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income

Per capita income means how much each individual receives, in monetary terms, of the yearly income generated in the country. This is what each citizen is to receive if the yearly national income is divided equally among everyone....
 for the county was $21,785. About 7.90% of families and 10.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.10% of those under age 18 and 7.30% of those age 65 or over.

Law and government

 Presidential Election Results
Year Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)

The Democratic Party is one of two major party contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party . It is the oldest political party in continuous operation in the United States and it is one of the oldest parties in the world....
 Republican
Republican Party (United States)

The Republican Party is one of the two major party contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party . It is often called the Grand Old Party or the GOP....
200858.47% 380,76539.48% 257,078
200451.72% 281,76746.81% 255,337
200051.31% 196,10044.72% 170,932
199648.71% 127,96339.37% 103,431
199241.15% 124,58632.17% 97,403
198840.86% 78,35956.37% 108,110
198435.50% 53,38662.60% 94,133
198030.07% 38,31359.80% 76,194
197649.78% 51,17846.92% 48,236
197240.94% 36,80759.06% 53,101
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Clark County Government is run by the Clark County Commission which consists of 7 members who are elected to serve staggered 4 year terms in biannual partisan
Partisan

Partisan may refer to:...
 elections; the elections are only formally "non-partisan", as both sitting commissioners, as well as candidates' party affiliations, are routinely identified by Nevada citizens and local media. An indication of the power of the Commission is expressed in an axiom of Nevada politics: there are "only eight political offices that matter: the seven commissioners of Clark County and Nevada
Nevada

Nevada is a U.S. state located in the Western United States of the United States of America. The capital is Carson City and the largest city is Las Vegas, Nevada....
's governor."

After each election, the members elect a chairman who runs the Commission Meetings. Actual day to day operations are handled by the County Manager
County Manager

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 who is hired by the Commission. Its unincorporated
Unincorporated area

In law, an unincorporated area is a region of Real property that is not a part of any municipality. To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city or town with its own government....
 towns also have appointed boards that provide advice to the Clark County Commission.

The County operates out of the Clark County Government Center located in the City of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, Nevada, and an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and entertainment....
. The building is unusual in shape, and includes an outdoor amphitheater where concerts and other events are held.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is the joint city-county police force for Clark County, Nevada, Nevada. It is run by the sheriff, who is the Police Chief of the Las Vegas, Nevada and the Sheriff of Clark County, elected every four years....
 provides most law enforcement services in the county, including operation of the county's central jail, officially named the Clark County Detention Center, usually called CCDC for short. The present department was created in 1976 when the County Sheriff's Department merged with the Las Vegas Police Department.

Other entities that have their own police forces include University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Clark County School District
Clark County School District Police Department

Clark County School District Police Department is the part of the Clark County School District that is responsible for law enforcement on all of the district campuses....
, and cities such as Henderson
Henderson, Nevada

Henderson is a city in Clark County, Nevada, Nevada, United States in the Las Vegas metropolitan area; it is located mainly to the southeast. The population was estimated at 249,386 by the 2007 United States Census Bureau....
, Mesquite
Mesquite, Nevada

Mesquite is a city in Clark County, Nevada, Nevada, United States, adjacent to the Arizona state line and 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada....
, Boulder City
Boulder City, Nevada

Boulder City is a city in Clark County, Nevada, Nevada, United States. It is approximately 20 miles from the Las Vegas, Nevada. As of the United States Census, 2000 the population was 14,966, with a 2006 estimated population of 15,005....
 and North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas, Nevada

North Las Vegas is a city in Clark County, Nevada, Nevada, United States, located in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The city was incorporated on May 16, 1946, and is known for being near Nellis Air Force Base....
. The Clark County Park Police is responsible for all of the parks operated by the county and some selected special venues, such as the Clark County Amphitheater, Clark County Archery Range, and the Desert Rose Golf Course.

The Regional Justice Center replaced the Clark County Courthouse in 2005, and is located about 3 blocks from downtown Fremont Street, at 200 Lewis Avenue.

Regional Agencies


Clark County Regional Flood Control District

The Clark County Regional Flood Control District
Clark County Regional Flood Control District

The Clark County Regional Flood Control District was created in 1985 by the Nevada Legislature allowing Clark County, Nevada to provide broad solutions to flooding problems....
 (CCRFCD) was created in 1985 by the Nevada Legislature
Nevada Legislature

The Nevada Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Nevada. The Legislature is a bicameral body, consisting of the lower house Nevada Assembly, with 42 members, and the upper house Nevada Senate, with 21 members....
 allowing Clark County to provide broad solutions to flooding problems.

Clark County School District

Public primary and secondary education is the responsibility of the Clark County School District
Clark County School District

The Clark County School District, , is the 5th largest school district in the United States. It serves all of Clark County, Nevada, Nevada, including the cities of Las Vegas, Nevada, Henderson, Nevada, North Las Vegas, Nevada, Boulder City, Nevada, and Mesquite, Nevada; plus the census-designated places of Laughlin, Nevada, Blue Diamond, Neva...
.

Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada

Operates the Cat Bus
Citizens Area Transit

RTC Transit is the name of the bus system in the Las Vegas, Nevada, Clark County, Nevada, Nevada area. Not all of Clark County is serviced by regular scheduled routes....
 and does planning for most major roadways.

Southern Nevada Water Authority

A multi-agency group that manages the water distribution for the Las Vegas valley.

Las Vegas Wash Coordination Committee
The group that manages and protects the Las Vegas Wash
Las Vegas Wash

Las Vegas Wash is a 12 mile-long channel which feeds most of Las Vegas metropolitan area's excess water into Lake Mead. The wash is sometimes called an urban river, and it exists in its present capacity because of an urban population....
.

Since 1999 the group has added more the 15,000 plants to stabilize the wash's banks and restore and expand the wetlands surrounding the wash. As part of the effort to restore the wash to a more natural state, they have also removed more than 500,000 pounds of trash.

Communities


Cities


Census-designated places


Other communities


Federal land

  • Creech AFB
    Creech Air Force Base

    Creech Air Force Base , formerly known as Indian Springs Air Force Auxiliary Field, is a United States Air Force base located one mile north of the central business district of Indian Springs, Nevada, in Clark County, Nevada, Nevada, United States....
  • Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
    Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

    The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest , currently led by Edward Monnig, the Forest Supervisor, is the principal U.S. National Forest located in the U.S....
  • Lake Mead National Recreation Area
    Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    Lake Mead National Recreation Area is located in southern Nevada and northwestern Arizona. The centerpieces of the National Recreation Area are its two large Reservoir : Lake Mead and Lake Mohave....
  • Mount Charleston Wilderness
  • Nellis AFB
    Nellis Air Force Base

    Nellis Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located in Clark County, Nevada, Nevada. It is seven nautical miles northeast of the central business district of Las Vegas, Nevada....
  • Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
    Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

    The Spring Mountains National Recreation Area is a United States National Recreation Area, administered by the U.S. Forest Service, and lies west of Las Vegas, Nevada....


Transportation


Major highways


Parks and Recreation

  • located at Sunset and Pecos is one of the largest

Gaming areas

The State of Nevada divides the state into several gaming districts. The reporting districts affecting Clark County are:
  • Boulder Strip: This region includes 33 casinos on Boulder Highway
    Boulder Highway

    Boulder Highway is a divided roadway in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, Nevada, United States. It begins at Foothills Drive at the southeastern edge of the city of Henderson, Nevada....
    , such as Sam's Town
    Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Las Vegas

    Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall is a hotel and casino located in Sunrise Manor, Nevada, Nevada on the Boulder Highway. It is one of the casinos owned and operated by Boyd Gaming Corporation....
    , Boulder Station
    Boulder Station

    Boulder Station is a casino and hotel located in Sunrise Manor, Nevada. It is on Boulder Highway, and it is owned by Station Casinos. The hotel opened in 1994....
    , Arizona Charlie's Boulder
    Arizona Charlie's Boulder

    Arizona Charlie's Boulder Casino Hotel & RV Park is a 301 room hotel and a casino located in Paradise, Nevada, Nevada. Owned by American Casino & Entertainment Properties, it is on Boulder Highway between the Boulder Station and the Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall....
    , and the Magic Star. Casinos within the Henderson city limits are included as well, such as Green Valley Ranch
    Green Valley Ranch resort and spa

    Green Valley Ranch Resort and Spa is a hotel, casino, and resort spa located in the Green Valley, Henderson planned community in Henderson, Nevada, Nevada....
    , Sunset Station
    Sunset Station

    Sunset Station is a casino owned by Station Casinos Inc. on ninety-eight acres in Henderson, Nevada, Nevada. Sunset Station is an off-strip locals casino located on Sunset Road near Interstate 515, across from the Galleria at Sunset shopping center....
    , Fiesta, Eldorado
    Eldorado Casino

    The Eldorado Casino is a 16,000 ft? casino located in Henderson, Nevada. It is one of the casinos owned by Boyd Gaming Corporation....
    , and Jokers Wild
    Jokers Wild Casino

    The Jokers Wild Casino is a locals casino located in Henderson, Nevada. It is one of the casinos owned by Boyd Gaming Corporation.It originally opened in 1990 as the Cattle Baron Casino, and closed in 1993....
    .
  • Downtown
    Las Vegas, Nevada

    Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, Nevada, and an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and entertainment....
    : There are 19 casinos in this reporting area.
  • Las Vegas Strip
    Las Vegas Strip

    The Las Vegas Strip is an approximately 4 mile stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard in Clark County, Nevada, Nevada, United States. A small portion of The Strip lies in Las Vegas, Nevada, but most of it is in the unincorporated area areas of Paradise, Nevada and Winchester, Nevada....
    : This region is composed of all the casinos on Las Vegas Boulevard
    Las Vegas Boulevard

    State Route 604 is the route number designation for parts of Las Vegas Boulevard, a major north-south road in the Las Vegas metropolitan area of Nevada in the United States best known for the Las Vegas Strip and its casinos....
    , from The Stratosphere
    Stratosphere Las Vegas

    The Stratosphere Las Vegas is a tower, hotel, and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, Nevada. It is owned by Whitehall Street Real Estate Funds, an affiliate of Goldman, Sachs & Co who purchased American Casino & Entertainment Properties which includes the Stratosphere along with three other properties....
     at the north end to Mandalay Bay
    Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino

    Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino is a 39-story luxury hotel casino on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is owned by MGM Mirage. The top five floors of the main hotel building are used by the five-star Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas....
     on the south end. Also included are resorts located near this area, such as The Rio
    Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino

    The Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino is located off the Las Vegas Strip in Clark County, Nevada, Nevada, USA. It is better known as The Rio and is owned and operated by Harrah's Entertainment....
    , South Point, and the Hard Rock; and McCarren Airport.
  • Laughlin
    Laughlin, Nevada

    Laughlin is a census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada, Nevada, United States. As of the United States Census, 2000, the population was 7,076....
    : This area has 10 casinos.
  • Mesquite
    Mesquite, Nevada

    Mesquite is a city in Clark County, Nevada, Nevada, United States, adjacent to the Arizona state line and 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada....
  • North Las Vegas
    North Las Vegas, Nevada

    North Las Vegas is a city in Clark County, Nevada, Nevada, United States, located in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The city was incorporated on May 16, 1946, and is known for being near Nellis Air Force Base....
    : This region has 11 casinos and include the Fiesta, Texas Station
    Texas Station

    Texas Station Hotel and Casino is a casino and hotel located on Rancho Drive in North Las Vegas, Nevada, Nevada. The casino, is owned by Station Casinos....
    , Jerry's Nugget, and the Santa Fe Station
    Santa Fe Station

    Santa Fe Station is a casino located on Rancho Drive in Las Vegas, Nevada, Nevada. The casino is owned by Station Casinos and is located on of land....
    .
  • Remainder of County
    Clark County, Nevada

    Clark County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. The county had a population of 1,375,765 at the United States Census, 2000, and a 2008 estimated population of 1,996,542, making it the most populous county in Nevada....
    : There are 66 casinos in this category that includes casinos at Lake Las Vegas
    Lake Las Vegas

    Lake Las Vegas is located in Henderson, Nevada, Nevada. Lake Las Vegas refers to both a man made lake and to the area built around the lake. The area is sometimes referred to as the Lake Las Vegas Resort....
    , Jean
    Jean, Nevada

    Jean is a small community in Clark County, Nevada, located approximately 12 miles north of the Nevada-California state line along Interstate 15 in Nevada....
    , Primm
    Primm, Nevada

    Primm is a tiny community in Clark County, Nevada, Nevada, United States, primarily notable for its position straddling Interstate 15 in Nevada where it crosses the border between California and Nevada....
    , the Railroad Pass and Hacienda
    Hacienda Hotel and Casino

    The Hacienda Hotel and Casino replaced the old Gold Strike Hotel which was destroyed by fire on 16 June 1998 ..The hotel is located outside the city limits of Boulder City, Nevada, Nevada, which does not allow Gambling, and is on a parcel of private land within the boundaries of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area....
     casinos, along with other casinos that don't fit any other category such as Arizona Charlie's Decatur, Gold Coast
    Gold Coast Hotel and Casino

    The Gold Coast Hotel & Casino is a hotel and casino located in Las Vegas, Nevada. This locals casino is owned and operated by Boyd Gaming Corporation....
    , The Orleans, The Palms, Suncoast
    Suncoast Hotel and Casino

    The Suncoast Hotel and Casino is a locals casino and hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, Nevada, owned by Boyd Gaming Corporation. The hotel, located on a site, contains 432 rooms and has an casino as well as a Century Theatres, bowling alley, and conference room/meeting space....
    , Rampart, and Red Rock Resort Spa and Casino
    Red Rock Resort Spa and Casino

    Red Rock Resort Spa and Casino is a resort spa and casino owned by Station Casinos Inc. on located in the Summerlin village of Summerlin Centre in Clark County, Nevada, Nevada....


Environmental factors


Clark County contains a diverse
Biodiversity

Biodiversity is the variation of life forms within a given ecosystem, biome, or for the entire Earth. Biodiversity is often used as a measure of the health of biological systems....
 desert
Désert

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 flora
Flora

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 and fauna
Fauna

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, including higher elevation mountain areas, the desert floor and the Colorado River
Colorado River

The Colorado River is a river in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, approximately 1,450 mi long, draining a part of the arid regions on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains....
/Lake Mead
Lake Mead

Lake Mead is the largest man-made lake and reservoir in the United States. It is located on the Colorado River about 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas, Nevada, Nevada, in the states of Nevada and Arizona....
 ecosystems. Variations in diurnal temperature as well as seasonal swings in temperature create demanding adaptation elements on the species
Species

In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring....
 of this county. Additional pressure has been placed on species survival by the rapid human population expansion
Overpopulation

Overpopulation is a condition where an organism's numbers exceed the carrying capacity of its habitat. In common parlance, the term usually refers to the relationship between the world population and its environment , the Earth....
, especially since 1970.

Correspondingly air quality levels prior to the 1960s were in a favorable range, but the proliferation of automobiles with the human population expansion created circumstances where some Federal Air Quality Standards began to be violated in the 1980s.

To plan for the wave of development forecast by 1980, Clark County embarked on a regional Environmental Impact Assessment funded by a Federal Section 208 program, with Sedway Cooke conducting the planning work and Earth Metrics performing environmental analysis. This endeavor projected future population growth, land use changes and environmental impacts.

To prevent the loss of federal funds due to unacceptable dust levels in the Las Vegas valley, in 2003 the Nevada Air Quality Management division (under direction of Clark County officials) created the massive "Don't Be a Dusthole"
Dusty the Dusthole

Dusty the Dusthole is a US government agency mascot created in 2003 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The character and his trademark slogan---"Don't Be A Dusthole"---have been seen by millions of residents and tourists in the state of Nevada, via a massive media push consisting of billboards, radio ads, public appearances, TV spots, and print coverage....
 campaign. The campaign successfully raised awareness of dust pollution in the Las Vegas valley, quantifiably reducing pollutants and preserving ongoing federal funding.

Located in Apex is the Apex Landfill which at is the largest landfill in the United States. Republic Services owns and operates the landfill.

Notable government buildings

  • Clark County Government Center
  • Regional Justice Center (opened October 3, 2005)


See also

  • Clark County Airports
    List of airports in Clark County, Nevada

    Clark County, Nevada operates several airports:*McCarran International Airport, Paradise, Nevada - The primary commercial airport for Las Vegas, Nevada...
  • Clark County Fire Department
    Clark County Fire Department

    The Clark County Fire Department is the agency that provides fire protection, rescue and emergency medical services for unincorporated Clark County, Nevada....


External links

  • (County of Clark owned television station with Live Internet Feed)
  • [ftp://dataworks.library.unr.edu/NVdemog/ftp/counties/clark/maps/CBC32003.pdf Detailed map of Clark County] (Census Bureau Map, little street detail) (pdf, 32 Mb)