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Washoe Valley

Nevada · 3,315 residents · 5.04 sq mi
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Washoe Valley is home to 3,315 people in Nevada. At a median age of 59.3, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 93% of homes are owner-occupied. That is roughly 57% ahead of the Nevada median. That puts it in the top 4% of US cities for household income. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

3,315
−3%since 2023
from 3,404 in 2023
2010 – 2024
658 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 675 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
59.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 59.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
5.04 sq mi
Population, 20102024
3K3K3K3K4K201020202024Washoe Valley
20243K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.5%(51)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.7%(89)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140.8%(28)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.2%(107)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.1%(102)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.2%(339)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410%(333)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411%(363)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6422.5%(745)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420.5%(681)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.3%(275)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over6.1%(202)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$122,614
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $111,371 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$51,720
+4%since 2023
from $49,961 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
5.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.343
−7%since 2023
from 0.370 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade27.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$609,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $566,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,410
US average: $1,442
93.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
6.6% rent
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.55 people
+4%since 2023
from 2.45 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
23.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
76.7%
+41.4 ptssince 2023
from 35.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.0
−2%since 2023
from 5.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
53
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(2,941)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(79)
Asian0.5%(17)
Other10.8%(367)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(2,870)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(112)
Asian0.5%(18)
Other9.5%(315)
30
Unchangedsince 2023
from 30 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.9%(29)
Spaniard0.3%(11)
Asian origin
Filipino0.5%(18)
Ancestry
English20.8%(689)
Irish18.4%(611)
German13.6%(452)
Dutch11.8%(392)
American10%(330)
Italian9.5%(315)
Scottish2.5%(83)
Swedish2.4%(79)
Norwegian2%(67)
French1.9%(63)
Polish1.4%(45)
Welsh1%(33)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Greek0.6%(21)
Portuguese0.5%(18)
Nigerian0.4%(13)
Danish0.3%(11)
British0.3%(10)
Australian0.3%(9)
Swiss0.3%(9)
Canadian0.2%(8)
Croatian0.2%(8)
Section 05

Education

22.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 88.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
7.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.1 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 26.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
80.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 80.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
7.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
10.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
52.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
63.6%
US average: 74.6%
14.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
39.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 38.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
47.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
10.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
24.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 23.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
8.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
96.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
96.8%
US average: 95.5%
91.1%
US average: 87.7%
98.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 99.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.8%(444)
Married59.3%(981)
Widowed1.6%(27)
Divorced12.2%(202)
Women 15+
Never married12.8%(191)
Married54.6%(815)
Widowed19.6%(293)
Divorced13%(194)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

8.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
47.5%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
12.2%
US average: 13.8%
35.4%
US average: 18.4%
13.8%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.3%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
58.8%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
47.9%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)18.3%(60)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)28.1%(92)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era41%(134)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War5.5%(18)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II3.1%(10)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 327 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washoe Valley, Nevada?

Washoe Valley, Nevada has about 3,315 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washoe Valley, Nevada?

The typical household in Washoe Valley, Nevada earns about $122,614 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washoe Valley, Nevada expensive?

In Washoe Valley, Nevada, the median home is worth about $609,700, and the typical rent is about $1,410 a month.

How educated are people in Washoe Valley, Nevada?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Washoe Valley, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washoe Valley, Nevada?

About 5.8% of people in Washoe Valley, 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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