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Nevada, known as the "Silver State" and whose motto is "Wide Open," had a population of over 2,200,000 in 2003. Based on census information, Nevada has an educated population with over 80% being high school graduates and over 20% having obtained college degrees. Median income in Nevada, for the year 2003, was over $45,000. According to US census information, the following industries are the major employers in Nevada: Leisure and Hospitality, 24%, and Educational, health, and social services, 13%. The top occupational categories in Nevada are Management, professional, and related occupations, 27%; Sales and office occupations, 26%; Service occupations, 25%; Construction, extraction, and maintenance occupations, 12%; and Production, transportation, and material moving occupations, 9%. Topics of interest to Nevada residents and visitors alike include Lake Tahoe Nevada, Nevada Real Estate, Carson City Nevada, Mesquite Nevada and Health Plan Nevada.
The largest city in Nevada is Las Vegas with a 2004 population of over 530,000, putting it in the top fifty largest cities in the entire nation in terms of population. Its rapid growth places it in the top five fastest growing cities in the country. Las Vegas Sun, Las Vegas Tribune, Get Nevada News, Nevada Legal Press, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Get Las Vegas News, Review Journal and News Clark County are sources of information about hotels, restaurants, and real estate and sports teams -- the University of Nevada-Las Vegas Runnin' Rebels. The US Census collects information on the size of the arts, entertainment, and recreation industry (including performing arts, spectator sports, and gambling) by city. Based on this information, Las Vegas, Nevada ranks within the top fifty cities in the entire nation. The second largest city in Nevada is Henderson with a 2004 population of over 220,000, among the top one-hundred largest in America in terms of population. Its growth places it among the top hundred fastest growing towns in America Its rapid growth places it in the top hundred fastest growing cities of the nation. Get Henderson provide detailed coverage and information on regional attractions and resources. The US Census collects information on the size of the arts, entertainment, and recreation industry (including performing arts, spectator sports, and gambling) by city. Based on this information, Henderson, Nevada is in the top-100 arts and entertainment cities in the entire nation. Nevada's third largest city is Reno with a 2004 population of over 195,000, among the top one-hundred largest of the nation with respect to population. Its rapid growth places it in the top five fastest growing cities in the United States. News Reno, Ahora News, Reno Gazette Journal and Washoe News provide detailed coverage and information on restaurants, homes for sale, skiing and colleges. The US Census collects information on the size of the arts, entertainment, and recreation industry (including performing arts, spectator sports, and gambling) by city. Based on this information, Reno, Nevada is in the top-100 arts and entertainment cities in the United States. Placing as the fourth largest city in Nevada is North Las Vegas with a 2004 population of over 155,000. Its growth places it among the top hundred fastest growing towns of the nation Its rapid growth places it in the top hundred fastest growing cities in America. The US Census collects information on the size of the arts, entertainment, and recreation industry (including performing arts, spectator sports, and gambling) by city. Based on this information, North Las Vegas, Nevada ranks within the top fifty cities of the nation. The fifth largest city in Nevada is Sparks with a 2004 population of over 81,000. Its rapid growth places it in the top five fastest growing cities of the nation. Sparks News provide detailed coverage and information on restaurants, sports, hotels, and local news.
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