During the same period, the number of household in Bullhead City increased 1,859. The total area, Laughlin and Bullhead City number of households increased approximately 26 percent. The average household size in Laughlin decreased from 2.42 to 2.24 between 1990 and 1997. During the same period, Bullhead City average household size increased from 2.18 to 2.25. Overall, the average household size for the total area, Laughlin and Bullhead City slightly decreased from 2.30 to 2.24 between 1990 and 1997.
Employment is measured by place of residence.
In 1997, Laughlin had a reported employment base of 3,427 total employees. Over 94 percent of Laughlin employment is in the Casino, Public Schools and Local Government sectors. In 1997, Bullhead City employment base consisted of 13,050 employees with the major employment sectors being Casinos, Trade and Services. Personal income is measured by place of residence. The primary economic sectors in Laughlin, Casinos, Public Schools and Local Government, account for over 92 percent of the total personal income.