Washoe County, Nevada Demographics 2026

Name: Washoe County, Nevada Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Washoe County, Nevada has a population of 497,200, the 2nd most populous county in Nevada. The median household income is $88,096 and the median home value is $539,900. The poverty rate is 10.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Washoe County Quick Facts

Population 497,200

Median Household Income $88,096

Median Home Value $539,900

Poverty Rate 10.7%

Unemployment Rate 5.1%

Median Age 39.0 years

Homeownership Rate 59.9%

Affordability Ratio 6.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 34.2%

High School Graduation 89.0%

Cities/Places 16

Population 497,200 2nd of 17

Median Income $88,096 13% higher than state

Poverty Rate 10.7%

Unemployment 5.1%

How Washoe County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	491,770	497,200	+1.1%
Median household income	$85,600	$88,096	+2.9%
Median home value	$496,600	$539,900	+8.7%

Median Household Income

Washoe

$88,096

$78,260

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Washoe

$539,900

$435,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.8%

$25K-$50K 15.6%

$50K-$100K 28.8%

$100K+ 43.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

2.4%

$15K-$20K

2.3%

$20K-$25K

2.6%

$25K-$30K

2.7%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

3.0%

$40K-$45K

3.1%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

6.2%

$60K-$75K

9.2%

$75K-$100K

13.5%

$100K-$125K

11.0%

$125K-$150K

8.6%

$150K-$200K

10.3%

$200K+

13.9%

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate State: 7.0%|National: 5.2%

65.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 59.9%

Renter 40.1%

Affordability Index Expensive

6.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,608/mo 21.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.7%

18-34

23.7%

35-54

25.2%

55-74

23.7%

75+

6.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 69 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Washoe County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Reno	273,212	$80,760	12.7%	$548,300
Sparks	110,024	$89,056	8.5%	$483,800
Sun Valley	22,228	$77,446	16.9%	$349,100
Spanish Springs	17,980	$127,658	2.9%	$623,900
Cold Springs	11,321	$93,732	3.9%	$433,300
Incline Village	9,272	$167,069	6.0%	$1,454,600
Lemmon Valley	4,412	$76,029	8.9%	$384,000
Washoe Valley	3,315	$122,614	5.8%	$609,700
Golden Valley	1,139	$93,456	10.2%	$498,800
Mogul	1,050	$145,250	2.3%	$653,600
Verdi	1,012	$80,670	3.0%	$661,000
Wadsworth	705	$63,056	21.8%	$86,400
Nixon	305	$72,839	39.0%	$66,400
Sutcliffe	282	$31,202	32.3%	$55,000
Crystal Bay	131	$160,625	0.0%	$2,000,000+
Gerlach	58	N/A	50.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Washoe County is located in Nevada with a total population of 497,200. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 17 in Nevada. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washoe County is 39.0 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washoe County is $88,096. This is 13% higher than the state median of $78,260. It is also 9% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 7.0%. The median home value is $539,900. Housing costs are 24% higher than the state median of $435,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 59.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Washoe County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.1%. The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

34.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Washoe County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 27.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Washoe County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Nevada and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Washoe County, Nevada?

Washoe County has a population of 497,200, making it the 2nd most populous county in Nevada.

What is the median income in Washoe County?

The median household income in Washoe County is $88,096 with a poverty rate of 10.7%.

How many cities are in Washoe County, Nevada?

Washoe County contains 16 Census-designated places.