Southern Nevada
Tonopah and Hawthorne are sometimes also referred to as part of Southern Nevada, but all organizations based in the Las Vegas area, such as the Southern Nevada Health District, effectively limit the term to the Las Vegas Valley.The population of the region, as measured by the 2020 U.S. Census, is 2,327,680, with 2,265,461 living in the Las Vegas Valley (i.e., Clark County).Over time and influenced by climate change, droughts in Southern Nevada have been increasing in frequency and severity,[2] putting a further strain on Las Vegas's and Southern Nevada’s water security.The primary drivers of the Southern Nevada economy have been the confluence of tourism, gaming and conventions which in turn feed the retail and dining industries.[3] Tourism also benefits the areas around Pahrump, which has served as a bedroom community of Las Vegas.