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Washoe County

Nevada · 421,407 residents · 6,315.874 sq mi
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Washoe County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,658. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $295,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
421,407
+24%since 2000
from 339,486 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
67 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+4%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
230K303K376K449K521K1990201020202024Washoe County
2024497K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,658
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,815 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,687
+22%since 2000
from $24,277 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$295,700
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$911
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $675 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
41.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+63%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73%(247,835)
Black2%(6,734)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(56,301)
Asian4.2%(14,306)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.3%(164,131)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66%(278,213)
Black2.2%(9,088)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(93,724)
Asian5.1%(21,288)
Other4.3%(17,929)
Diversity Score63.4%(267,131)
Diversity Score
63
+31%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+79%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.9%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
15.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washoe County, Nevada?

Washoe County, Nevada has about 421,407 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washoe County, Nevada earns about $55,658 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washoe County, Nevada expensive?

In Washoe County, Nevada, the median home is worth about $295,700, and the typical rent is about $911 a month.

How educated are people in Washoe County, Nevada?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Washoe County, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washoe County, Nevada?

About 12.6% of people in Washoe County, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washoe County, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Washoe County, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 166,740 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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