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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Reno

Nevada · 133,850 residents · 108.993 sq mi
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Reno has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $28,388. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 46,630 residents. Median home value is $109,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

133,850
−26%vs 2000
vs 180,480 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,228 / sq mi
−26%vs 2000
vs 1,656 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.3
−3%vs 2000
vs 34.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
120K162K204K245K287K1990201020202024Reno
2024273K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,388
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,530 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,091
−29%vs 2000
vs $22,520 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$109,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $147,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$492
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $650 in 2000
US average: $450
42.8%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 47.5% in 2000
57.2% rent
3.9
+6%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(124,870)
Black2.4%(4,414)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(34,616)
Asian5.2%(9,423)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.7%(98,692)
1990
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(115,011)
Black2.9%(3,824)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(14,452)
Asian4.8%(6,456)
Other6.4%(8,559)
Diversity Score47.9%(64,111)
48
−12%vs 2000
vs 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.4%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
+33%vs 2000
vs 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Reno, Nevada?

Reno, Nevada has about 133,850 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Reno, Nevada?

The typical household in Reno, Nevada earns about $28,388 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Reno, Nevada expensive?

In Reno, Nevada, the median home is worth about $109,800, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Reno, Nevada?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Reno, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Reno, Nevada?

About 11.5% of people in Reno, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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