Census-designated place · Nevada
Spanish Springs, Nevada
Spanish Springs, census-designated place, in Washoe County, Nevada. Spanish Springs had 17,980 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,194). GEOID 3268350.
Residents, 2020-2024
17,980
±1,194 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 17,314
Median household income
$127,658
±$8,429 (90% margin)
Nevada: $78,260
Median home value
$623,900
±$10,837 (90% margin)
Nevada: $435,400
Median gross rent
$1,963
±$342 (90% margin)
Nevada: $1,597
Where is Spanish Springs and what county is it in?
Spanish Springs is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Washoe County, Nevada. It covers 55.6 square miles of land, 312 residents per square mile in 2020.
Spanish Springs 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 Spanish Springs, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Spanish Springs's population at 17,980 (±1,194). The 2020 Census counted 17,314 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Spanish Springs is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Spanish Springs | Washoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,980 ±1,194 | 497,200 | +2,042 |
| Households | 6,685 ±458 | 199,296 | +767 |
| Average household size | 2.69 ±0.10 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,947 ±461 | 218,165 | +869 |
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 Spanish Springs?
The median resident of Spanish Springs is 45.8 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 19.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.5%. 4.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Spanish Springs | Washoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.8 ±2.1 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.0% ±2.1 pts | 20.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.5% ±1.7 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Male | 48.3% ±1.8 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.5% ±2.4 pts | 26.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.6% ±3.1 pts | 58.5% | −5.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0% ±1.8 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.2% ±1.3 pts | 14.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.2% ±2.3 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.9% ±2.2 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 12.3% ±2.0 pts | 12.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.7% ±0.8 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.4% ±1.1 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.1% ±2.9 pts | 34.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.5% ±2.2 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.0% ±1.8 pts | 85.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2% ±0.9 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 Spanish Springs earn?
Half of Spanish Springs's 6,685 households earn less than $127,658 a year (±$8,429), against $88,096 in Washoe County and $78,260 in Nevada. In 2015-2019 it was $119,127 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Spanish Springs | Washoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $127,658 ±$8,429 | $88,096 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $154,501 ±$11,330 | $120,906 | – |
| Per capita income | $57,107 ±$4,475 | $48,863 | +$6,415 |
| People below the poverty line | 2.9% ±1.2 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.6% ±1.9 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.2% ±0.7 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% ±1.5 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.0% ±1.7 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 Spanish Springs?
Owners occupy 91.9% of Spanish Springs's occupied homes and renters 8.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $623,900 by its owner (±$10,837). The median renter pays $1,963 a month including utilities, and 55.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Spanish Springs | Washoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $623,900 ±$10,837 | $539,900 | +$158,575 |
| Median gross rent | $1,963 ±$342 | $1,608 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 55.4% ±20.4 pts | 41.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,241 ±$80 | $2,117 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 91.9% ±2.4 pts | 59.9% | +6.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 8.1% ±2.4 pts | 40.1% | – |
| Housing units | 6,947 ±461 | 218,165 | +869 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±1.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.0% ±8.0 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 94.9% ±1.7 pts | 58.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.5% ±1.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 16.2% ±2.5 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.5% ±1.3 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 do people in Spanish Springs work and get to work?
79.0% of Spanish Springs's workers drive alone and 10.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.8%.
| Measure | Spanish Springs | Washoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.6% ±3.4 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% ±1.7 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.0% ±3.0 pts | 68.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.1% ±2.0 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.3% ±2.3 pts | 12.6% | +5.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.0 min ±3.2 | 22.5 min | +5.0 min |
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 Spanish Springs?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Spanish Springs, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $99,773 (Tract 35.03) to $156,175 (Tract 35.19).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 35.19Washoe County | 5,744 | $156,175 |
| Tract 35.18Washoe County | 3,714 | $105,697 |
| Tract 35.03Washoe County | 4,460 | $99,773 |
| Tract 35.16Washoe County | 3,781 | $146,042 |
| Tract 35.14Washoe County | 2,868 | $126,944 |
| Tract 35.17Washoe County | 5,606 | $135,160 |
| Tract 35.20Washoe County | 3,205 | $153,750 |
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 Spanish Springs) · Census block assignment files
How does Spanish Springs compare with other places in Nevada?
Spanish Springs ranks 3rd of 58 places in Nevada with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 19th | 61 |
| Residents per square mile | 40th | 62 |
| Median household income | 3rd | 58 |
| Per capita income | 9th | 61 |
| Median home value | 11th | 58 |
| Median gross rent | 4th | 51 |
| Poverty rate | 44th | 44 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14th | 58 |
| Median age | 30th | 61 |
| Owner-occupied share | 8th | 61 |
| Work from home | 18th | 39 |
| Travel time to work | 10th | 62 |
Spanish Springs's figures with every place in Nevada (CSV)
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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 Spanish Springs?
11 of the 57 figures for Spanish Springs on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
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 Spanish Springs 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' school search.