WASHOE COUNTY
DEMOGRAPHICS.
To truly grasp the well-being of our community, it's essential to start with a clear understanding of who we are and how we live. While statistics alone can't tell the whole story of a community, they provide a crucial foundation for understanding the shifting landscape of our region.
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Source for demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Census Bureau. American Community Survey, ACS 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates. https://data.census.gov/. Accessed on September 18, 2024.
ABOUT WASHOE COUNTY
The Truckee Meadows' cities and communities, which are part of Washoe County, are deeply interconnected through their proximity, people, shared regional planning, economic development, and infrastructure initiatives. These areas work collaboratively to manage resources, support growth, and enhance the quality of life for their residents.
While the cities of Reno and Sparks and communities from Gerlach to Washoe Valley and Incline Village to Spanish Springs each boast their sense of place, Washoe County provides the best geography for research as it offers the most comprehensive data across various domains, including population, health, environmental, and infrastructure data.
6,315.9 SQUARE MILES
Washoe County, Nevada, has 6,315.9 square miles of land area and is the 7th largest county in Nevada by total area.
508,759
Total Population
The geographic spectrum of washoe county
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Reno: 270,020 population
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Sparks: 109,700 population
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Sun Valley: 21,178 population, most significant outside of incorporated cities
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Spanish Springs: 17,314 population Most Eastern Area
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Incline Village/Crystal Bay: 9,462 population, Most Western Area
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Washoe Valley: 3,074 population, Most Southern Area
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Gerlach: 130 population, Most Northern Area
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Empire: 47 population, smallest outside of incorporated cities
ABOUT THE PEOPLE
Age ranges with the most significant population
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25 TO 34 YEARS: 14.8%
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35 TO 44 YEARS: 13.7%
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45 TO 54 YEARS: 11.8%
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65 TO 74 YEARS: 10.9%
RACE & ETHNICITY
Washoe County's population is predominantly White and Hispanic or Latino
White: 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 26.5%
Asian: 5.9%
Two or More Races: 5.6%
Black or African American: 2.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 0.7%
Other: 0.5%
LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME
23.1%
Of the county's population who are five years and older speak a language other than English
DISABILITIES
13.7%
Of the Washoe County population has a disability.
POVERTY STATUS
9.7%
Of the Washoe County population, was assessed below the poverty level in the past 12 months.
VETERANS
7.1%
Of the Washoe County population reports military service.
EMPLOYMENT
TYPES OF EMPLOYMENT
Employee of private company: 70.3%
Local, state, and federal government: 12.9%
Self-employed: 10.6%
Private not-for-profit wage and salary: 6.2%
EDUCATION
DEGREE ATTAINMENT BY POPULATION 25 YEARS AND OLDER
Associate's degree: 8.1%
Bachelor's degree: 22.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 13.0%
High school or equivalent degree: 22.5%
Some college, no degree: 24.5%
ENROLLMENT BY SCHOOL LEVEL
Nursery school, preschool: 4.7%*
Kindergarten to 12th grade: 66.9%*
College, undergraduate: 21.4%
Graduate, professional school: 7.0%
* of school-enrolled population
HOUSING
TOTAL HOUSING UNITS
223,813
Homeownership rate: 62.7%
Owner-occupied housing units: 62.4%
Renter-occupied housing units: 37.6%
FAMILIES AND LIVING ARRANGEMENTS
201,140
Total households in Washoe County
24.3%
Households with one or more people under
182.44
Average number of people per household
