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Enterprise, Nevada
Enterprise as seen from the foothills of Southern Highlands
Enterprise as seen from the foothills of Southern Highlands
Location of Enterprise in Clark County, Nevada
Location of Enterprise in Clark County, Nevada
Country United States
State Nevada
County Clark
Founded December 17, 1996; 27 years ago (1996-12-17)
Founded by Clark County Commission
Government
 • Type Advisory Board
Area
 • Total 46.51 sq mi (120.5 km2)
 • Land 46.51 sq mi (120.5 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
2,552 ft (778 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 221,831
Time zone UTC-8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
Area code(s) 702 and 725
FIPS code 32-23770
GNIS feature ID 1867345
Interstate Highways I-15, I-215
Other major highways SR 146, SR 160, SR 562, CC 215
Major airport LAS
Website Enterprise Town Advisory Board

Enterprise is an unincorporated town in the Las Vegas Valley in Clark County, Nevada, United States. The population was 108,481 at the 2010 U.S. Census, up from 14,676 at the 2000 census. It was founded on December 17, 1996. Like other unincorporated towns in the Las Vegas Valley, it uses Las Vegas ZIP codes for addresses within its boundaries.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the census-designated place (CDP) of Enterprise (which may not coincide exactly with the town boundaries) has a total area of 46.51 square miles (120.5 km2). Enterprise is the location of the Mountain's Edge planned community.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2000 14,676
2010 108,481 639.2%
2020 221,831 104.5%
source:

As of the census of 2010, there were 108,481 people, 44,872 households residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,332.3 people per square mile (900.5/km2). There were 49,563 housing units. The racial makeup of the CDP was 56.3% White, 8.1% African American, 0.6% Native American, 21.2% Asian, 0.9% Pacific Islander, 6.8% from other races, and 6.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.3%. Non-Hispanic Whites were 48.1%.

There were 97,869 households, out of which 31.61% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.7% were married couples living together, The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.24.

The average household income in Enterprise is $69,572 (in 2016 dollars), 2012–2016 The average household net worth in Enterprise is $442,021.

The affluent Southern Highlands area, in the south of Enterprise, has an average household income of $100,207 and an average household net worth of $579,866.

Economy

Allegiant Air has its Training Center in Enterprise. Switch has its headquarters in Enterprise.

The Silverton and the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa are the only casino resorts located in Enterprise. Town Square Las Vegas, previously the location of the Vacation Village hotel and casino, is another major attraction that falls within the boundaries. Las Vegas Premium Outlets South, the southern counterpart to Las Vegas Premium Outlets North, is another attraction in Enterprise. The economy of Enterprise employs 66,636 people. The economy of Enterprise is specialized in Arts, Entertainment, Recreation; Accommodation & Food Service; and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing, which employ respectively 5.14; 2.95; and 1.67 times more people than what would be expected in a location of this size. The largest industries in Enterprise are Accommodation & Food Service (15,756), Arts, Entertainment, Recreation (7,782), and Retail trade (7,486), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($193,833), Mining, Quarrying, Oil, Gas Extraction( $78,750), and Utilities ($67,273).

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) opened the UFC Performance Institute in Enterprise in 2017, listing the new location as the organization headquarters. In June 2019, the company opened the UFC Apex across the street, which is being used to host US events during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Education

Public education in Enterprise is administered by the Clark County School District.

  • Charles and Phyllis Frias Elementary School
  • Aldeane Comito Ries Elementary School
  • Evelyn Stuckey Elementary School
  • Dennis Ortwein Elementary School
  • Beverly S. Mathis Elementary School
  • Carolyn S. Reedom Elementary School
  • William V. Wright Elementary School
  • Mark L. Fine Elementary School
  • Tony Alamo Elementary School
  • Judith D. Steele Elementary School
  • Wayne N. Tanaka Elementary School
  • Robert L. Forbuss Elementary School
  • Lois and Jerry Tarkanian Middle School
  • Lawrence and Heidi Cannarelli Middle School
  • Wilbur and Theresa Faiss Middle School
  • Desert Oasis High School
  • Sierra Vista High School
  • Southern Highlands Preparatory School
  • Southwest Career and Technical Academy
  • Don and Dee Snyder Elementary School
  • Jan Jones Blackhurst Elementary School

Enterprise has two public libraries, Enterprise Library, and Windmill Library, both branches of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. The latter serves as the headquarters for the LVCCLD.

Transportation

Interstate 15, Las Vegas, South of Flight Path on Departure (14203692275)
Aerial view of the I-15/I-215 interchange in Enterprise looking south from Sunset Road in 2014

The following are all the major highways in Enterprise.

  • I-15 (NV).svg Interstate 15
  • I-215 (NV).svg Interstate 215
  • Nevada 146.svg Nevada State Route 146
  • Nevada 160.svg Nevada State Route 160
  • Nevada 562.svg Nevada State Route 562
  • Clark County Route 215 NV.svg Clark County Route 215

Notable people

This is an incomplete list of notable residents in the Enterprise area.

  • Marc-André Fleury, professional hockey player
  • Dave Aron, music producer
  • DJ Ashba, musician, producer
  • Edward M. Bernstein, attorney, talk show host, philanthropist
  • Bobby Baldwin, professional poker player, casino executive
  • Toni Braxton, musician
  • Chris Carter, professional baseball player
  • Nick Carter, musician
  • Baron Davis, professional basketball player
  • Terry Fator, ventriloquist
  • Tony Hsieh, businessman
  • Reggie Jackson, professional baseball player
  • Hubert Keller, celebrity chef
  • Maloof family, entrepreneurs and businessmen
  • Floyd Mayweather Jr., professional boxer
  • Dana White, President of the UFC
  • Anthony Marnell III, entrepreneur
  • Joseph Otting, businessman
  • George Parros, professional hockey player
  • Sig Rogich, businessman
  • Rob Roy, CEO of Switch
  • Frank Thomas, professional baseball player
  • Elaine Wynn, philanthropist and businesswoman

See also

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