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 486,674.

  • The median home value in Washoe County is $526,383.

  • The median income in Washoe County is $81,531.

  • The median rent in Washoe County is $1,401.

  • The unemployment rate in Washoe County is 5.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Washoe County is 10.9%.

  • 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 265,196

Sparks, NV Population 108,025

Sun Valley, NV Population 22,775

Spanish Springs, NV Population 16,418

Cold Springs, NV Population 11,029

Incline Village, NV Population 9,163

Lemmon Valley, NV Population 5,221

Washoe Valley, NV Population 3,235

Mogul, NV Population 1,315

Golden Valley, NV Population 1,184

Verdi, NV Population 1,134

Wadsworth, NV Population 716

Nixon, NV Population 348

Sutcliffe, NV Population 291

Crystal Bay, NV Population 184

Empire, NV Population 162

Gerlach, NV Population 21

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 486,674. The population has increased 5.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 479,758 3.4%
2021 464,182 1.6%
2020 456,936 -

Gender in Washoe County

  • Washoe County is 49.2% female with 239,200 female residents.

  • Washoe County is 50.8% male with 247,473 male residents.

Female
49.2% (239,200)
Male
50.8% (247,473)
Gender Washoe County NV USA
Female 49.2% 49.5% 50.4%
Male 50.8% 50.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Washoe County

Washoe County is:

  • 60.5% White with 294,288 White residents.

  • 2.3% African American with 11,361 African American residents.

  • 1.0% American Indian with 4,659 American Indian residents.

  • 5.2% Asian with 25,456 Asian residents.

  • 0.7% Hawaiian with 3,204 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 1,961 Other residents.

  • 4.5% Two Or More with 21,789 Two Or More residents.

  • 25.5% Hispanic with 123,956 Hispanic residents.

White
60.5% (294,288)
African American
2.3% (11,361)
American Indian
1.0% (4,659)
Asian
5.2% (25,456)
Hawaiian
0.7% (3,204)
Other
0.4% (1,961)
Two Or More
4.5% (21,789)
Hispanic
25.5% (123,956)

Table: Washoe County By Race

Race Washoe County NV USA
White 60.5% 46.4% 58.9%
African American 2.3% 9.0% 12.1%
American Indian 1.0% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 5.2% 8.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.7% 0.6% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.5% 4.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 25.5% 29.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Washoe County, Nevada

  • 4.0% of households in Washoe County earn Less than $10,000.

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

  • 6.1% of households in Washoe County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Washoe County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Washoe County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Washoe County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Washoe County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.6% of households in Washoe County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Washoe County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Washoe County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.0% (19,249)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.5% (12,279)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.1% (29,814)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.6% (32,189)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.2% (49,519)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.0% (82,559)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.6% (66,177)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.6% (95,463)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.5% (46,406)
$200,000 or more
10.9% (53,015)
Income Washoe County NV USA
Less than $10,000 4.0% 5.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.5% 3.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.1% 6.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.6% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.2% 11.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.0% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.6% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.6% 17.5% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.5% 8.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 10.9% 8.7% 11.4%

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

  • 4.0% of adults in Washoe County completed < 9th grade.

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

  • 24.0% of adults in Washoe County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% 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
4% (19,466)
9-12th Grade
6% (29,200)
High School / GED
24% (116,801)
Some College
24% (116,801)
Associate's Degree
9% (43,800)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (97,334)
Master's Degree
9% (43,800)
Professional Degree
2% (9,733)
Doctorate Degree
2% (9,733)
Education Washoe County NV USA
< 9th Grade 4% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 7% 6%
High School / GED 24% 28% 26%
Some College 24% 24% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 17% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 6% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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