Las Vegas, Nevada: Population Soars Since 1972, Reaching 2.2 Million in 2017
Las Vegas has diligently cultivated its reputation as a premier vacation destination, renowned for gambling, exquisite dining, shopping, entertainment, and impromptu weddings. Since the legalization of gambling in Nevada in the early 1930s, Las Vegas has evolved into the nation’s gambling and entertainment hub, offering visitors an unforgettable experience.

Perhaps this reputation is a driving force behind its status as one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. The photos above vividly illustrate the city’s remarkable development over the years. Interestingly, “Las Vegas” is actually a Spanish phrase meaning “the meadows.” Who would have thought?