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Reno

Nevada · 264,165 residents · 108.993 sq mi
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Reno has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,860. Population has grown 46% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $361,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
264,165
+46%since 2000
from 180,480 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,424 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 1,656 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+5%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
120K162K204K245K287K1990201020202024Reno
2024273K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,860
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,530 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,358
+61%since 2000
from $22,520 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$361,100
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,107
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 47.5% in 2000
52.4% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+60%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(152,015)
Black2.9%(7,575)
Hispanic / Latino25.4%(66,980)
Asian6.9%(18,344)
Other5.8%(15,300)
Diversity Score72.9%(192,573)
Diversity Score
73
+33%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+85%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.8%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
16.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−66.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reno, Nevada?

Reno, Nevada has about 264,165 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Reno, Nevada?

The typical household in Reno, Nevada earns about $61,860 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 $361,100, and the typical rent is about $1,107 a month.

How educated are people in Reno, Nevada?

About 34.8% 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 12.6% of people in Reno, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Reno, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Reno, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 130,315 residents, a change of about 97 percent over that period.

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

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