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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Reno Metro

Reno, NV · 3 counties · 549,831 residents · 8,582.727 sq mi
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Reno has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,221. Population has grown 46% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $346,647.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
549,831
+46%since 2000
from 377,386 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
64 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+9%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
249K334K420K506K592K1990201020202024Reno
2024563K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,221
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,344 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,862
+55%since 2000
from $23,747 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$346,647
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,078 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,137
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $666 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
40.1% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+61%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(279,684)
Black1.8%(6,945)
Hispanic / Latino16%(60,259)
Asian3.9%(14,538)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.4%(175,199)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(333,550)
Black2.2%(12,039)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(132,883)
Asian5.3%(29,054)
Other5.6%(30,682)
Diversity Score68.5%(376,838)
Segregation Score31.7%(174,096)
Diversity Score
69
+48%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+81%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% 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
13.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−69.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

RenoCENTRAL283,621
What's inside

3 component counties

Washoe CountyCENTRAL509,386Lyon County65,088Storey County4,260
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reno, NV?

Reno, NV has about 549,831 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Reno, NV?

The typical household in Reno, NV earns about $67,221 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Reno, NV expensive?

In Reno, NV, the median home is worth about $346,647, and the typical rent is about $1,137 a month.

How educated are people in Reno, NV?

About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in Reno, NV hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Reno, NV?

About 10.8% of people in Reno, NV live below the federal poverty line.

Has Reno, NV grown since 1990?

Yes, Reno, NV has grown since 1990. The population has added about 272,637 residents, a change of about 98 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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