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CBER Population Forecast: Clark County’s Path to 3 Million Slows by a Decade

UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research released its annual population forecast, showing that Clark County is now expected to reach 3 million residents in 2055. The revised outlook provides insight into Southern Nevada’s long-term growth trajectory and the demographic shifts influencing the region’s future.

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Women, Minority Entrepreneurs Fueled Nevada Small Business Growth

FOX5 Vegas featured research from the UNLV Center for Business and Economic Research examining Nevada’s post-pandemic surge in small business formation. The article highlights insights from CBER Director Andrew Woods, who noted that pandemic-era job losses helped spur a wave of new entrepreneurship, with women- and minority-owned businesses playing a significant role in the state’s economic growth.

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Clark County’s Population Growth Slows, Delaying 3 Million Mark by 10 Years

The Las Vegas Review-Journal covered new research from UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research showing that Clark County’s population is expected to reach 3 million residents in 2055 rather than earlier projections. The updated forecast attributes the slower pace of growth to lower migration levels and declining birth rates, reflecting broader demographic shifts affecting Southern Nevada.

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Clark County’s Three Million Population Milestone Pushed Back a Decade, Researchers Say

FOX5 Vegas featured UNLV Center for Business and Economic Research’s updated population forecast, reporting that Clark County’s population growth has slowed enough to delay reaching 3 million residents by roughly 10 years. The analysis points to reduced migration and slower natural population growth as key factors behind the revised timeline.

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CBER Population Forecast: Clark County’s Path to 3 Million Slows by a Decade

UNLV News highlighted the Center for Business and Economic Research’s latest population forecast, which projects Clark County will reach a population of 3 million in 2055—approximately a decade later than previously expected. The revised forecast reflects slower migration, lower birth rates, and changing demographic trends shaping Southern Nevada’s long-term growth.

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Nevada Hotel Travel Explodes: The Shocking Premium Value Shift

Travel And Tour World featured analysis from the UNLV Center for Business and Economic Research on Nevada’s tourism recovery. The article references CBER’s forecasts showing that full-year visitor arrivals continue to rebound, highlighting how changing travel patterns and demand for premium experiences are reshaping the state’s hospitality industry.

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New Travel Alert: Nevada Hotel Tourism Explodes as Premium Value Shift Reshapes United States Hospitality, Urging Travelers to Plan Ahead and Secure Bookings

Nomad Lawyer highlighted analysis from the UNLV Center for Business and Economic Research examining Nevada’s tourism and hospitality industry. The article cites CBER data indicating that total annual visitation to the state is on track to remain strong, while evolving travel patterns and premium hospitality offerings continue to reshape the state’s tourism economy.

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Citywide events draw mass-market appeal to Las Vegas Strip, CBER report says

The Las Vegas Review-Journal highlighted new analysis from UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research examining the economic impact of citywide events on the Las Vegas Strip. The article also notes that Nevada led the nation in post-pandemic small business growth, according to CBER’s latest research, underscoring the state’s strong entrepreneurial recovery.

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Strip casino giants eyeing Wall Street exits as billionaires bet on Las Vegas’ future

The Las Vegas Review-Journal featured UNLV Center for Business and Economic Research in its coverage of major investment activity surrounding the Las Vegas Strip. The article cites CBER’s analysis that Las Vegas has remained near 40 million annual visitors for years, while inflation-adjusted visitor spending has lagged, providing context for the evolving outlook on the region’s gaming and tourism industry.

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