Washoe County Summary

Life in Washoe County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Washoe County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Washoe County:

  • The population in Washoe County is 491,770.

  • The median home value in Washoe County is $556,551.

  • The median income in Washoe County is $85,600.

  • The median rent in Washoe County is $1,507.

  • The unemployment rate in Washoe County is 5.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Washoe County is 10.7%.

  • The average high in Washoe County is 64.9° and there are 20.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Washoe County

List Of Cities & Towns in Washoe County

Reno, NV Population 268,959

Sparks, NV Population 109,106

Sun Valley, NV Population 22,697

Spanish Springs, NV Population 17,512

Cold Springs, NV Population 11,223

Incline Village, NV Population 9,152

Lemmon Valley, NV Population 4,385

Washoe Valley, NV Population 3,404

Golden Valley, NV Population 1,184

Mogul, NV Population 1,068

Verdi, NV Population 1,046

Wadsworth, NV Population 723

Sutcliffe, NV Population 366

Nixon, NV Population 313

Crystal Bay, NV Population 148

Gerlach, NV Population 53

Empire, NV Population 0

Map Of Washoe County

Washoe County, NV Weather

  • The average high in Washoe County is 64.9°.

  • There are 81.06 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 20.0 inches of rain each year with 24.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:01 hours of sun each day in Washoe County.

StatWashoe County
Mean High64.9
Nice Days81.06
Rainfall20.0
Snowfall24.5
Sunny Hours7:01
64.9°
Average High
20.0
Inches of Rain

Washoe County Photos

Renoc Nevada Photo D Ramey Logan
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Reno River Festival At Reno Whitewater Park
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T  Lineup  Reno Air Races Photo D Ramey Logan
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Washoe County Demographics

Population over time in Washoe County

The current population in Washoe County is 491,770. The population has increased 5.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 479,758 3.4%
2022 464,182 1.6%
2021 456,936 -

Gender in Washoe County

  • Washoe County is 49.2% female with 242,101 female residents.

  • Washoe County is 50.8% male with 249,668 male residents.

Female
49.2% (242,101)
Male
50.8% (249,668)
Gender Washoe County NV USA
Female 49.2% 49.6% 50.5%
Male 50.8% 50.4% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Washoe County

Washoe County is:

  • 59.7% White with 293,720 White residents.

  • 2.3% African American with 11,285 African American residents.

  • 0.9% American Indian with 4,280 American Indian residents.

  • 5.4% Asian with 26,603 Asian residents.

  • 0.6% Hawaiian with 3,163 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 2,409 Other residents.

  • 4.9% Two Or More with 24,242 Two Or More residents.

  • 25.6% Hispanic with 126,068 Hispanic residents.

White
59.7% (293,720)
African American
2.3% (11,285)
American Indian
0.9% (4,280)
Asian
5.4% (26,603)
Hawaiian
0.6% (3,163)
Other
0.5% (2,409)
Two Or More
4.9% (24,242)
Hispanic
25.6% (126,068)

Table: Washoe County By Race

Race Washoe County NV USA
White 59.7% 46.0% 58.2%
African American 2.3% 9.1% 12.0%
American Indian 0.9% 0.6% 0.5%
Asian 5.4% 8.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.6% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.5% 0.5%
Two Or More 4.9% 5.4% 3.9%
Hispanic 25.6% 29.2% 19.0%

Household Income For Washoe County, Nevada

  • 4.1% of households in Washoe County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.5% of households in Washoe County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Washoe County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Washoe County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Washoe County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.2% of households in Washoe County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Washoe County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.3% of households in Washoe County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Washoe County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Washoe County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.1% (20,145)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.5% (12,228)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.5% (26,899)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.1% (29,793)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.6% (47,271)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.2% (79,585)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.5% (66,597)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.3% (99,698)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.1% (49,766)
$200,000 or more
12.2% (59,783)
Income Washoe County NV USA
Less than $10,000 4.1% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.5% 2.9% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.5% 6.3% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.1% 7.1% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.6% 11.1% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.2% 17.0% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.5% 13.6% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.3% 18.1% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.1% 8.8% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 12.2% 9.8% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Washoe County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Washoe County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Washoe County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 23.0% of adults in Washoe County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Washoe County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Washoe County completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Washoe County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Washoe County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Washoe County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Washoe County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (29,506)
9-12th Grade
6% (29,506)
High School / GED
23% (113,107)
Some College
23% (113,107)
Associate's Degree
9% (44,259)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (98,354)
Master's Degree
9% (44,259)
Professional Degree
2% (9,835)
Doctorate Degree
2% (9,835)
Education Washoe County NV USA
< 9th Grade 5% 4% 5%
9-12th Grade 6% 7% 6%
High School / GED 23% 27% 26%
Some College 23% 24% 19%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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