County · Nevada
Washoe County, Nevada
Washoe County, Nevada. Washoe County had 509,386 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.7% since 2020, slower than Nevada (+5.7%). It holds 17 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 15 census-designated) and 139 census tracts. GEOID 32031.
Washoe County is one of the 3 counties of the Reno, NV metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
509,386
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 486,492 · ACS 2020-2024: 497,200
Median household income
$88,096
±$1,556 (90% margin)
Nevada: $78,260
Median home value
$539,900
±$6,616 (90% margin)
Nevada: $435,400
Median gross rent
$1,608
±$25 (90% margin)
Nevada: $1,597
How many people live in Washoe County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 486,492 residents in Washoe County. The Census Bureau estimates 509,386 for July 1, 2025, up 4.7% since 2020, slower than Nevada (+5.7%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 497,200 over 6,316 square miles of land.
| Measure | Washoe County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 497,200 | 3,184,612 | +40,264 |
| Households | 199,296±1,231 | 1,202,593 | +17,116 |
| Average household size | 2.46±0.02 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 218,165±218 | 1,326,471 | +20,794 |
Washoe County's population since 2000
From 339,486 in 2000 to 509,386 in 2025: up 50.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Washoe County?
Washoe County holds 17 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 15 census-designated places. The largest is Reno with 283,621 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Reno | 264,165 | $80,760 |
|---|---|---|
| Sparks | 108,445 | $89,056 |
| Sun Valley | 21,178 | $77,446 |
| Spanish Springs | 17,314 | $127,658 |
| Cold Springs | 10,153 | $93,732 |
| Incline Village | 9,462 | $167,069 |
| Lemmon Valley | 4,987 | $76,029 |
| Washoe Valley | 3,074 | $122,614 |
| Golden ValleyGEOID 3228860 | 1,580 | $93,456 |
| VerdiGEOID 3279400 | 1,396 | $80,670 |
| MogulGEOID 3248000 | 1,258 | $145,250 |
| Wadsworth | 991 | $63,056 |
| NixonGEOID 3251200 | 464 | $72,839 |
| Crystal BayGEOID 3216700 | 337 | $160,625 |
| SutcliffeGEOID 3271800 | 282 | $31,202 |
| GerlachGEOID 3227300 | 130 | not published |
| EmpireGEOID 3223700 | 47 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Washoe County?
The median resident of Washoe County is 39.0 years old; 20.7% are under 18 and 17.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 58.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 26.1%. 14.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Washoe County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.0±0.2 | 39.1 | +0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 20.7% | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.7%±0.1 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 26.1% | 29.6% | +1.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 58.5%±0.3 pts | 44.8% | −4.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.3%±0.1 pts | 9.0% | +0.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.6%±0.2 pts | 8.8% | +0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.5%±0.4 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.3%±0.4 pts | 19.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.4%±0.5 pts | 29.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5%±0.3 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 12.8%±0.5 pts | 13.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.9%±0.5 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.0%±0.5 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.2%±0.6 pts | 27.9% | +3.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.4%±0.4 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.5%±0.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
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 Washoe County earn?
Half of Washoe County's 199,296 households earn less than $88,096 a year (±$1,556), against $78,260 in Nevada. In 2015-2019 the median was $79,738 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,358 after inflation. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Washoe County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,096±$1,556 | $78,260 | +$8,358 |
| Mean household income | $120,906±$2,368 | $106,475 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,863±$902 | $41,354 | +$4,471 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.7%±0.6 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.4%±1.4 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.5%±0.6 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.1%±0.6 pts | 92.0% | – |
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 Washoe County?
Owners occupy 59.9% of Washoe County's occupied homes and renters 40.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $539,900 by its owner (±$6,616). The median renter pays $1,608 a month including utilities, and 41.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Washoe County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $539,900±$6,616 | $435,400 | +$128,725 |
| Median gross rent | $1,608±$25 | $1,597 | +$286 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.9%±1.7 pts | 46.4% | +4.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,117±$30 | $1,932 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.9%±0.8 pts | 60.0% | +1.6 pts |
| Housing units | 218,165±218 | 1,326,471 | +20,794 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2%±0.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.9%±0.8 pts | 60.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.1%±0.4 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.8%±0.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.2%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
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 Washoe County building?
Builders took permits for 2,531 new housing units across Washoe County in 2025 (1,656 single-family), 5.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Washoe County get to work?
68.7% of Washoe County's workers drive alone and 12.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Washoe County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.7%±0.6 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1%±0.4 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.7%±0.9 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.0%±0.6 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.9%±0.2 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.0%±0.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.6%±0.6 pts | 11.9% | +7.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.5 min±0.4 | 24.8 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 are Washoe County's census tracts?
Washoe County is divided into 139 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $20,096 (Tract 1.06) to $217,182 (Tract 33.08).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Washoe County compare with Nevada's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 2nd of 17 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 4th of 17 |
| Residents per square mile | 3rd of 17 |
| Median household income | 4th of 16 |
| Median home value | 2nd of 16 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd of 17 |
| Poverty rate | 6th of 15 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1st of 17 |
| Median age | 13th of 17 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Washoe County 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.