Reno, NV

Census Place

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2024 Population

273,212

US Senator

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

37.1

0.536% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

12.6%

1.22% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$80,760

2.95% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$548,300

9.97% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

142,781

1.44% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Reno, NV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.4% of the residents in Reno, NV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Reno, NV are University of Nevada-Reno (5,148 degrees awarded in 2023), Truckee Meadows Community College (3,091 degrees), and Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno (181 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Reno, NV was $548,300, and the homeownership rate was 49.8%.

Most people in Reno, NV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Reno, NV was 2 cars per household.

United States Nevada Washoe County, NV Reno, NV

Population & Diversity

Reno, NV is home to a population of 273k people, from which 91.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 15.8% of Reno, NV residents were born outside of the country (43.2k people).

In 2024, there were 5.39 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (155k people) in Reno, NV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.7k Other (Hispanic) and 25.7k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

91.4%

2024 Citizenship

91.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 91.4% of Reno, NV residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Reno, NV was 91.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Reno, NV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Reno, NV

White (Non-Hispanic)
155k ± 2.3k
Other (Hispanic)
28.7k ± 2.62k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
25.7k ± 2.52k

25.8%

Hispanic Population

70.4k people

25.8% of the people in Reno, NV are hispanic (70.4k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Reno, NV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Nevada.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
213,777 ± 10,958 people
Philippines
93,429 ± 7,392 people
El Salvador
25,522 ± 3,906 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nevada was Mexico, the natal country of 213,777 Nevada residents, followed by Philippines with 93,429 and El Salvador with 25,522.

Foreign-Born Population

15.8%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

43.2k people

16%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

43.1k people

As of 2024, 15.8% of Reno, NV residents (43.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Reno, NV was 16%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Reno, NV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,138 ± 478
Gulf War (2001-)
3,358 ± 538
Gulf War (1990s)
2,380 ± 463

Reno, NV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.53 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Reno, NV.

Economy

The economy of Reno, NV employs 143k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Reno, NV were Health Care & Social Assistance (17,067 people), Retail Trade (15,936 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (13,352 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($124,583), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($106,875), and Utilities ($95,895).

Employment

Occupations

143k

2024 Value

± 3,241

1.44%

1 Year growth

± 3.13%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Reno, NV grew at a rate of 1.44%, from 141k employees to 143k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Reno, NV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (15,646 people), Management Occupations (14,817 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (12,741 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Reno, NV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nevada.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nevada (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

143k

2024 Value

± 3,241

1.44%

1 Year growth

± 3.13%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Reno, NV grew at a rate of 1.44%, from 141k employees to 143k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Reno, NV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (17,067 people), Retail Trade (15,936 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (13,352 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Reno, NV, though some of these residents may live in Reno, NV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,641

Median earning men ± $1,758

$41,692

Median earning women ± $808

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($92,813), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($84,818), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,993).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($70,305), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,378), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($49,490).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nevada.

Y-Axis

5.19%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.53M people employed in Nevada. This represents a 5.19% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 21.2%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nevada.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nevada went to Donald J. Trump with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.5%), followed by Other (1.51%).

Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are the senators currently representing the state of Nevada. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nevada is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Reno, NV. Showing the available data for Nevada.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (47.5%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.51%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nevada went to Donald J. Trump with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.5%), followed by Other (1.51%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nevada for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Nevada

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Nevada.

Catherine Cortez Masto

Senator from Nevada

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jacky Rosen

Senator from Nevada

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are the senators currently representing Nevada.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Nevada over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Reno, NV awarded 8,860 degrees. The student population of Reno, NV in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 14,651 male students and 18,197 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Reno, NV are White (4,660 and 53.7%), Hispanic or Latino (2,370 and 27.3%), Asian (643 and 7.41%), and Two or More Races (526 and 6.06%).

The largest universities in Reno, NV by number of degrees awarded are University of Nevada-Reno (5,148 and 58.1%), Truckee Meadows Community College (3,091 and 34.9%), and Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno (181 and 2.04%).

The most popular majors in Reno, NV are General Construction Trades (519 and 5.86%), General Public Health (407 and 4.59%), and Registered Nursing (382 and 4.31%).

The median tuition cost in Reno, NV for a public four year colleges is $5,324 for in-state students and $17,852 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Reno, NV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 39.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 32,848 (44.6% men and 55.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 32,848 students enrolled in Reno, NV, 44.6% men and 55.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 16,022 records, of which 54.4% were women and 45.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
186 degrees awarded
General Public Health
310 degrees awarded
General Business
186 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Reno, NV was Registered Nursing with 186 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Reno, NV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Nevada-Reno
5,148 degrees awarded
Truckee Meadows Community College
3,091 degrees awarded
Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno
181 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Nevada-Reno with 5,148 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 3,952 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Reno, NV, which is 0.805 times less than the 4,908 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,660 degrees mean that there were 1.97 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2,370 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,324) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($745) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Reno, NV was $548,300 in 2024, which is 1.65 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $498,600 to $548,300, a 9.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Reno, NV is 49.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Reno, NV have an average commute time of 20.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Reno, NV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$548,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$9,516

$56,957

Median Property Taxes

±$1,816

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Reno, NV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Reno, NV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

49.8%

Homeownership

2024

69.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 49.8% of the housing units in Reno, NV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Reno, NV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$80,760

Median Household Income

± $2,418

114k

Number of Households

± 2,750

In 2024, the median household income of the 114k households in Reno, NV grew to $80,760 from the previous year's value of $78,448.

The following chart displays the households in Reno, NV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Reno, NV is from Nevada.

0.451

2023 Wage GINI in Nevada

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Nevada

In 2023, the income inequality in Nevada was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.276% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Nevada was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nevada in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Nevada across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (67.1%)
Worked At Home (12.4%)
Carpooled (12%)

In 2024, 67.1% of workers in Reno, NV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.4%) and those who carpooled to work (12%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Reno, NV have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.04% of the workforce in Reno, NV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Reno, NV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Reno, NV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Reno, NV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Reno, NV (33.8k out of 267k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Reno, NV is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.4% of the population of Reno, NV has health coverage, with 50.4% on employee plans, 14% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 1.82% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Nevada see 1,763 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,763 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1528 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 376 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.1% under 18 years, 25.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.6%

Uninsured

50.4%

Employer Coverage

14%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

1.82%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Reno, NV grew by 0.318% from 10.5% to 10.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Reno, NV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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