Washoe County, Nevada Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Washoe County is located in Nevada with a total population of 491,770. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 17 in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washoe County is 38.9 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washoe County is $85,600. This is 13% higher than the state median of $75,561. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 6.8%. The median home value is $496,600. Housing costs are 22% higher than the state median of $406,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.8x. 59.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Washoe County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.6%. The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

33.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Washoe County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 27.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.7%.