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Washoe Valley

Nevada · 3,019 residents · 5.04 sq mi
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Washoe Valley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,279. Population has declined 9% since 2011. Median home value is $338,400. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,019
−9%vs 2011
vs 3,314 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
599 / sq mi
−9%vs 2011
vs 658 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
50.0
+8%vs 2011
vs 46.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K201020202024Washoe Valley
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,279
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $75,323 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,615
−5%vs 2011
vs $33,186 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
−14.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
+6%vs 2011
vs 0.329 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$338,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $324,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,033
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,136 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−15.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.0% in 2011
13.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−14.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+19%vs 2011
vs 4.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(2,965)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(93)
Asian1.4%(46)
Other6.3%(210)
Diversity Score24.3%(806)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(2,732)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(155)
Asian0.9%(26)
Other6.9%(209)
Diversity Score29.2%(882)
Diversity Score
29
+20%vs 2011
vs 24 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 31.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.8% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.4%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.0%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.3%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.5% in 2011
Female
59.7%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.5% in 2011
Foreign born
4.8%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washoe Valley, Nevada?

Washoe Valley, Nevada has about 3,019 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washoe Valley, Nevada earns about $66,279 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 $338,400, and the typical rent is about $1,033 a month.

How educated are people in Washoe Valley, Nevada?

About 26.8% 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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