Boulder City

City in Clark County, Nevada

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Boulder City is a city in Clark County, Nevada, with 14,885 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,510 ft (765 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nelson, 10.5 miles SE.

About Boulder City

Boulder City is a city in Clark County, Nevada, United States. It is approximately 26 miles (42 km) southeast of Las Vegas. As of the 2020 census, the population of Boulder City was 14,885. The city took its name from Boulder Canyon. Boulder City is one of only two places in Nevada that prohibits gambling, the other being the town of Panaca.

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Living in Boulder City

Median household income
$74,757
Median home value
$435,600
Median rent
$1,427/mo
Median age
53.5
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Boulder City, NV population

Boulder City had 14,885 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census14,885
Density70 per sq mi (27 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Boulder City at a glance

StateNevada (NV)
CountyClark County
TypeCity
Population14,885 (2020)
Land area212.29 sq mi (549.8 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²)
Elevation2,510 ft (765 m)
Coordinates35.8539° N, 114.9133° W
ZIP code89044
Official websitebcnv.org
Census code (GEOID)3206500

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Boulder City

What county is Boulder City in?

Boulder City is in Clark County, Nevada.

What is the population of Boulder City, NV?

14,885 people lived in Boulder City at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Boulder City, NV?

The ZIP code of Boulder City is 89044.

What is the elevation of Boulder City?

2,510 feet (765 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Boulder City?

Nelson (10.5 mi), Henderson (12.1 mi), Whitney (18.4 mi), Paradise (20.3 mi), Enterprise (20.6 mi).

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