City · Nevada
Reno, Nevada
Reno, city, in Washoe County, Nevada. Reno had 283,621 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 264,165 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 273,212 (±80). GEOID 3260600.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
283,621
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 264,165 · ACS 2020-2024: 273,212 ±80
Median household income
$80,760
±$2,418 (90% margin)
Nevada: $78,260
Median home value
$548,300
±$9,516 (90% margin)
Nevada: $435,400
Median gross rent
$1,556
±$30 (90% margin)
Nevada: $1,597
Where is Reno and what county is it in?
Reno is a city in Washoe County, Nevada. It covers 109.0 square miles of land, 2,424 residents per square mile in 2020.
Reno is in the Reno, NV metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Reno, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 283,621 people lived in Reno on July 1, 2025, up 7.4% since 2020, faster than Nevada (+5.7%). The 2020 Census counted 264,165 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 273,212 (±80).
| Measure | Reno | Washoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 273,212 ±80 | 497,200 | +26,712 |
| Households | 114,322 ±1,156 | 199,296 | +12,039 |
| Average household size | 2.33 ±0.02 | 2.46 | −0.03 |
| Housing units | 123,756 ±1,073 | 218,165 | +14,547 |
Reno's population since 2000
From 180,480 in 2000 to 283,621 in 2025: up 57.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Reno as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Reno?
The median resident of Reno is 37.1 years old; 19.9% are under 18 and 16.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 56.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 25.8%. 15.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Reno | Washoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 ±0.4 | 39.0 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 19.9% ±0.4 pts | 20.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.8% ±0.4 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Male | 50.7% ±0.4 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 25.8% ±0.8 pts | 26.1% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 56.6% ±0.8 pts | 58.5% | −4.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±0.3 pts | 2.3% | +0.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.9% ±0.4 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.0% ±0.6 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.8% ±0.7 pts | 14.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.0% ±0.8 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1% ±0.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 12.8% ±0.6 pts | 12.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.6% ±0.7 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.3% ±0.6 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.8% ±0.9 pts | 34.2% | +3.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.5% ±0.6 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.2% ±1.0 pts | 85.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.1% ±0.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Reno earn?
Half of Reno's 114,322 households earn less than $80,760 a year (±$2,418), against $88,096 in Washoe County and $78,260 in Nevada. In 2015-2019 the median was $72,352 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,408 after inflation. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Reno | Washoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,760 ±$2,418 | $88,096 | +$8,408 |
| Mean household income | $111,409 ±$2,717 | $120,906 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,051 ±$1,133 | $48,863 | +$4,623 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.6% ±0.9 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.9% ±1.9 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.1% ±0.7 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% ±0.5 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.4% ±0.8 pts | 91.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Reno?
Owners occupy 49.8% of Reno's occupied homes and renters 50.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $548,300 by its owner (±$9,516). The median renter pays $1,556 a month including utilities, and 42.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Reno | Washoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $548,300 ±$9,516 | $539,900 | +$136,018 |
| Median gross rent | $1,556 ±$30 | $1,608 | +$290 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.4% ±1.8 pts | 41.9% | +4.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,113 ±$38 | $2,117 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 49.8% ±1.0 pts | 59.9% | +1.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 50.2% ±1.0 pts | 40.1% | – |
| Housing units | 123,756 ±1,073 | 218,165 | +14,547 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7% ±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.7% ±0.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 50.1% ±1.0 pts | 58.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.6% ±0.4 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.7% ±0.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.4% ±0.7 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.9% ±0.4 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.4% ±0.7 pts | 6.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Reno building?
Builders took permits for 1,391 new housing units in Reno in 2025 (740 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 8 of 12 months), 4.9 per 1,000 residents against 5.6 across Nevada.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Reno work and get to work?
67.1% of Reno's workers drive alone and 12.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Reno | Washoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.1% ±0.9 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% ±0.6 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 67.1% ±1.1 pts | 68.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.0% ±0.9 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.3% ±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.6% ±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.4% ±0.7 pts | 12.6% | +8.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.3 min ±0.5 | 22.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Reno?
76 census tracts lie mostly in Reno, and 19 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $20,096 (Tract 1.06) to $199,107 (Tract 11.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 26.14Washoe County | 6,633 | $78,523 |
| Tract 26.16Washoe County | 5,970 | $88,133 |
| Tract 22.13Washoe County | 5,682 | $132,076 |
| Tract 26.10Washoe County | 5,685 | $93,344 |
| Tract 24.11Washoe County | 5,464 | $106,239 |
| Tract 22.19Washoe County | 5,270 | $166,471 |
| Tract 22.07Washoe County | 5,619 | $122,809 |
| Tract 10.15Washoe County | 5,241 | $124,798 |
| Tract 9Washoe County | 4,959 | $43,080 |
| Tract 25Washoe County | 5,656 | $87,854 |
| Tract 26.11Washoe County | 6,267 | $82,913 |
| Tract 24.06Washoe County | 4,863 | $61,181 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Reno) · Census block assignment files
How does Reno compare with other places in Nevada?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Reno is the 78th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 4th-most populous of 19 in Nevada.
Reno ranks 25th of 58 places in Nevada with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 4th | 19 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 5th | 18 |
| Residents per square mile | 13th | 62 |
| Median household income | 25th | 58 |
| Per capita income | 17th | 61 |
| Median home value | 14th | 58 |
| Median gross rent | 17th | 51 |
| Poverty rate | 21st | 44 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8th | 58 |
| Median age | 45th | 61 |
| Owner-occupied share | 58th | 61 |
| Work from home | 9th | 39 |
| Travel time to work | 48th | 62 |
Reno's figures with every place in Nevada (CSV)
Every place in Nevada, sortable · Compare Reno with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Reno?
Every figure for Reno on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Reno are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Reno.