Clark County EOP Basic Plan 2. Situation and Assumptions Table 2-1 Population of Clark County Jurisdiction Populations Las Vegas 640,174 Henderson 299,279 North Las Vegas 244,793 Mesquite 20,325 Boulder City 16,570 Unincorporated 984,065 2.1.1.3 Economy The County’s economy is noted for its gaming and tourism industries. Clark County School District is the largest employer within the County. 2.1.1.4 Education The Clark County School District supports 324,093 students with 15,422 teachers supported by 2,883 staff. In addition, the County is home to the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Nevada State College, and several other smaller colleges and universities. 2.1.1.5 Transportation Interstates 15, 215, and 515 are the primary highways within the County, supported by numerous State routes. The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) provides mass transit service throughout the Las Vegas Valley. McCarran International Airport, Henderson Executive Airport, and North Las Vegas Airport are general aviation airports. 2.1.2 Threat/Hazard Identification The County may be subject to a variety of natural, technological, and human-caused hazards and threats. Table 2-2 identifies the hazard/threat most likely to impact the County based on the community’s vulnerability and the resulting potential impacts of the hazard or threat as identified in the Clark County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (2018). 2-2