Searchlight

Census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada

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Searchlight is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Clark County, Nevada, with 445 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,547 ft (1,081 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cal-Nev-Ari, 11.0 miles S.

About Searchlight

Searchlight is an unincorporated town and census-designated place (CDP) in Clark County, Nevada, United States, at the topographic saddle between two mountain ranges. At the 2020 census, it had a population of 445.

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Living in Searchlight

Median household income
$49,766
Median home value
$142,700
Median age
64.2
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Searchlight, NV population

Searchlight had 445 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census445
Density115 per sq mi (44 per km²)

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

Searchlight at a glance

StateNevada (NV)
CountyClark County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population445 (2020)
Land area3.87 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Elevation3,547 ft (1,081 m)
Coordinates35.4554° N, 114.9204° W
ZIP code89046
Official websiteclarkcountynv.gov/administrative-services/town-liaison/Pages/Searchlight%20Town%20Advisory%20Board.aspx
Census code (GEOID)3265600

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

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Frequently asked questions about Searchlight

What county is Searchlight in?

Searchlight is in Clark County, Nevada.

What is the population of Searchlight, NV?

445 people lived in Searchlight at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Searchlight, NV?

The ZIP code of Searchlight is 89046.

What is the elevation of Searchlight?

3,547 feet (1,081 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Searchlight?

Cal-Nev-Ari (11.0 mi), Nelson (18.8 mi), Katherine (25.9 mi), Laughlin (27.4 mi), Boulder City (27.5 mi).

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