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Vegas, Baby! Turns Out Las Vegas Visitors Are Getting Younger

Author Shawn Tempesta

If you go “way back” to 1992… the average visitors to Las Vegas were over 47 years old. They were down for a cheap $0.99 shrimp cocktail, a Vegas-style revue, and maybe watch Frank Sinatra perform at the MGM Grand.

Fast forward 30 years later, it turns out the average visitor to “Sin City” is getting younger.

New research from the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority studied stats of the 39,000,000 or so people that visited our fair city in 2022, and it turns out the average age is just under 41 years old – 40.7 years. That’s a drop of 2.5 years from the year before and a significant downward trend historically. They came to that number by conducting over 6,000 interviews and extrapolated that data across all visitors. It’s the same way the LVCVA has been calculating these stats for decades.

Why is this? Entertainment options have certainly changed in Las Vegas. There is less “old school” and more “flash”. Cirque du Soleil shows replaced showroom singers, sports on big screens are met with sports in real life, and nightclubs have taken over every corner of the Las Vegas Strip. While we are sure even young people would enjoy a $0.99 shrimp cocktail, it appears as though those won’t be returning any time soon.

What else did 2022 Las Vegas visitor research find?

Research also found that international visitors are returning after the pandemic, and gaming spending has soared far above pre-pandemic levels. The average person budgets over $760 to spend at the tables – and our lack of an income tax thanks them.

Also, it seems in recent years there’s been a resurgence of younger visitors. While the Strip has mostly turned its back on the “family friendly”, “Excalibur” era of entertainment, one in six visitors brought family members under 21 to town, down a tick from 2021, but higher than pre-pandemic.

Finally, it seems like visitors are becoming more diverse. More Asian/Asian Americans and Hispanic/Latino visitors were recorded than in years past.

Las Vegas has come a long way from having to board up doors without locks at the Bellagio – and we are OK with that.

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Shawn Tempesta is the co-host of Aimee+Shawn on 102.7 VGS in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is also an Emmy award nominated television host. As a content creator for 102.7 VGS, Shawn writes about current events, education, funny and trending stories.

7 Fun Things To Do With Your Kids In Las Vegas

Las Vegas is home to the glittering lights of the strip, the neon signs of old-school casinos, and, without question, all sorts of debauchery. It’s not exactly the first destination you would think of when planning a family vacation, especially with young kids. Vegas is a “city for grown ups” – why would you take your young children there on a trip? Believe it or not, there is more to Las Vegas than the debauchery, and Las Vegas is actually a city that offers fun for all ages.

While the gambling and partying scene in Las Vegas certainly lives up to its longstanding reputation, Las Vegas is actually home to several attractions specifically created for kids. In fact, there are plenty of family-friendly things to do in Sin City that your young kids will love. Whether you’re looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors with your family or would rather stick to adventures close to the Las Vegas Strip, there’s numerous adventures and memories to be had with your young kids.

Before we dive into the top seven attractions, it’s important to recognize the natural (if you can call it that) wonders of the city of Las Vegas through a child’s eyes. And more specifically, the wonders of the Las Vegas Strip. The Strip itself is a bright, twinkling spectacle. Just a simple drive down Las Vegas Boulevard will have your child staring out the window in amazement as the neon lights sparkle in their eyes.

With so many over-the-top themed hotels like New York New York, the Luxor, Paris Las Vegas and Circus Circus, there are spots that will capture the attention of your little ones with their mere existence. And, of course, they’re also perfect for family vacation photo ops!

Let’s explore the top seven things to do with your young kids in fabulous Las Vegas:

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