Laughlin, Nevada
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Laughlin is a census-designated place located in Clark County, Nevada. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 7,076. Laughlin is located on the Colorado River 94 miles (152.3 km) south of Las Vegas. Directly across the River from Laughlin is Bullhead City, Arizona.
After Las Vegas and Reno, Laughlin is the third most visited casino and resort destination in Nevada. The town is named for founder Don Laughlin, a Minnesota native who owns the Riverside Resort and Casino. In April 2002, Laughlin was the scene of the River Run Riot, a major fight between two rival California motorcycle gangs, the Hells Angels and the Mongols. Between 70 and 100 gang members were involved in the violence which resulted in three deaths and multiple gunshot and knife injuries.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 231.8 km² (89.5 mi²). 228.2 km² (88.1 mi²) of it is land and 3.6 km² (1.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.55% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 7,076 people, 3,177 households, and 1,995 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 31.0/km² (80.3/mi²). There are 4,127 housing units at an average density of 18.1/km² (46.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 89.06% White, 2.81% African American, 0.62% Native American, 2.29% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 2.74% from other races, and 2.29% from two or more races. 10.56% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,177 households out of which 19.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% are married couples living together, 10.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% are non-families. 26.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.22 and the average family size is 2.61.
The population is spread out with 18.3% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 33.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 46 years. For every 100 females there are 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $36,885, and the median income for a family is $40,104. Males have a median income of $27,854 versus $20,973 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $21,097. 9.6% of the population and 7.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.7% of those under the age of 18 and 1.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Big Bend Water District
The Big Bend Water District was created in 1993 to service the community of Laughlin. It is owned and governed by the Clark County Commission and is a member agency of the Southern Nevada Water Authority.
The district includes the Big Bend Water Treatment Facility which treats and supplies clean water to the 7,500 residents of Laughlin and the tourists who visit its casinos. The plant has a treatment capacity of 15 million gallons per day and can store up to 6 million gallons of water for later use.
External links
- Big Bend Water District (http://www.cleanwaterteam.com/bigbendfacility.html)