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Washoe County

Nevada · 486,492 residents · 6,315.874 sq mi
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Washoe County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,272. Population has grown 43% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $360,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
486,492
+43%since 2000
from 339,486 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
77 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+8%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
230K303K376K449K521K1990201020202024Washoe County
2024497K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,272
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,815 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,689
+55%since 2000
from $24,277 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$360,500
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,150
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $675 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
42.2% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+62%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(287,862)
Black2.4%(11,527)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(122,204)
Asian5.8%(28,063)
Other5.5%(26,546)
Diversity Score70.2%(341,496)
Segregation Score32.1%(156,157)
Diversity Score
70
+45%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+91%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.4%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
14.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Income$67,403−1%
Home value$265,300−26%
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WASHOE COUNTY VS
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Income$66,902−2%
Home value$179,500−50%
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WASHOE COUNTY VS
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Income$66,031−3%
Home value$360,200same
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WASHOE COUNTY VS
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Income$59,455−13%
Home value$224,700−38%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washoe County, Nevada?

Washoe County, Nevada has about 486,492 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washoe County, Nevada earns about $68,272 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 $360,500, and the typical rent is about $1,150 a month.

How educated are people in Washoe County, Nevada?

About 31.7% 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 10.9% 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 231,825 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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