149 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,014 in 2000, 1,069 in 2020. The archive holds 11 old photos and papers going back to 1910 and 2 maps from 1957 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1877Bunkerville is settled
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.

Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Bunkerville’s average trip to work is 10 minutes, where Nevada’s towns sit at 24 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Of the 43 Nevada towns we compare, none has a higher share of households owning their home than Bunkerville. 68% of the land in Bunkerville is conserved, where Nevada’s towns sit at 5.2% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. Its National Register listings include Parley Hunt House and Thomas Leavitt House. Bunkerville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Bunkerville beats most towns.
1,303 counted in 2010 and 1,069 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
Census counts: 1,014 in 2000, 1,069 in 2020. The archive holds 11 old photos and papers going back to 1910 and 2 maps from 1957 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Bunkerville is unincorporated, so Clark County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Bunkerville.
15 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. Bunkerville’s trail density is 1.4 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Thomas Leavitt Memorial Park | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Its public schools are run by the Clark County school district. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowler Joseph L ESLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 465 | C |
NCES · EDFacts
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 89% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0.9% of working residents work locally in Bunkerville. Since 2013, Bunkerville has added 23 jobs, to 39 in 2023. The top destinations are Mesquite (51%), Las Vegas (13%) and Paradise (7%).
| Bunkerville | Nevada towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 17% | 8% |
| Median household income | $78,000 | $78,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Bunkerville has mild winters and scorching summers, with very little rain. The July high in Bunkerville is 107°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The typical Bunkerville home is worth about $363,000, down 2.3% in a year, 18% below the Nevada typical home.
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Bunkerville beats the Nevada average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 72% of Bunkerville adults had a checkup this year.
| Bunkerville | Nevada towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 72% | 74% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 35% | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 33% | 35% |
| What stands out | Bunkerville | NV |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 13.1% | 18% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.2% | 9.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Bunkerville. Close and well known come first.
32 mi State parkValley of Fire State Park
16 mi National Recreation AreaLake Mead National Recreation Area6.1M visitors a year
18 mi Canyon & gorgeVirgin River Gorge
24 mi MuseumLost City Museum
4 mi MuseumVirgin Valley Heritage Museum
38 mi TheatreSt. George Opera HouseValley of Fire State Park: Clément Bardot, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Mead National Recreation Area: Andrew Cattoir, Public domain · Virgin River Gorge: inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0 · Lost City Museum: Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Virgin Valley Heritage Museum: K O, CC BY 2.0 · St. George Opera House: teofilo, CC BY 2.0
None within 15 miles of Bunkerville; the nearest are
About 11 of every 100 Bunkerville residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Nevada.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
2 places in Bunkerville on the National Register of Historic Places.
3 notable people were born in Bunkerville.
Unincorporated town in the State of Nevada, United States
Bunkerville is an unincorporated town and census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada, United States. The population was 1,069 at the 2020 census.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Bunkerville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
3 notable people were born here, including Juanita Brooks and LeRoy R. Hafen.