It is located on the Colorado River, downstream from the Davis Dam and Lake Mohave, and directly across from the much larger Bullhead City, Arizona. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Laughlin as a census-designated place (CDP). As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,658. As a resort town, it is known for its gaming and water recreation. Laughlin lies 90 miles (140 km) south of Las Vegas, in the far southern tip of Nevada. l ɪ n/) is an unincorporated community in Clark County, Nevada, United States.