Washoe County, NV

County

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2021 Population

479,758

3.36% 1-year growth

US Senator

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.5

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

10.9%

0.304% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$74,292

8.82% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$388,600

7.79% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

244,242

3.54% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Washoe County, NV had a population of 480k people with a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $74,292. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Washoe County, NV grew from 464,182 to 479,758, a 3.36% increase and its median household income grew from $68,272 to $74,292, a 8.82% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Washoe County, NV are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.1%), Other (Hispanic) (9.77%), White (Hispanic) (9.64%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.3%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.23%).

None of the households in Washoe County, 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.

92.9% of the residents in Washoe County, NV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Washoe County, NV are University of Nevada-Reno (5,266 degrees awarded in 2021), Truckee Meadows Community College (2,686 degrees), and Carrington College-Reno (252 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Washoe County, NV was $388,600, and the homeownership rate was 58.4%.

Most people in Washoe County, NV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Washoe County, NV was 2 cars per household.

Washoe County, NV borders Lassen County, CA, Modoc County, CA, Nevada County, CA, Placer County, CA, Sierra County, CA, Churchill County, NV, Humboldt County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Pershing County, NV, Storey County, NV, Carson City, NV, Harney County, OR, and Lake County, OR.

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Population & Diversity

Washoe County, NV is home to a population of 480k people, from which 92.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 14.1% of Washoe County, NV residents were born outside of the country (67.6k people).

In 2021, there were 6.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (293k people) in Washoe County, NV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46.9k Other (Hispanic) and 46.3k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.9%

2021 Citizenship

92.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.9% of Washoe County, NV residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Washoe County, NV was 92.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Washoe County, NV

White (Non-Hispanic)
293k ± 1.25k
Other (Hispanic)
46.9k ± 2.86k
White (Hispanic)
46.3k ± 2.38k

25.3%

Hispanic Population

121k people

25.3% of the people in Washoe County, NV are hispanic (121k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Washoe County, NV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
221,991 ± 11,140 people
Philippines
91,215 ± 7,304 people
El Salvador
24,288 ± 3,811 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nevada was Mexico, the natal country of 221,991 Nevada residents, followed by Philippines with 91,215 and El Salvador with 24,288.

Foreign-Born Population

14.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

67.6k people

14.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

66.7k people

As of 2021, 14.1% of Washoe County, NV residents (67.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Washoe County, NV was 14.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
11,377 ± 665
Gulf War (2001-)
6,293 ± 660
Gulf War (1990s)
4,327 ± 506

Washoe County, NV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.81 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Washoe County, NV employs 244k people. The largest industries in Washoe County, NV are Health Care & Social Assistance (28,330 people), Retail Trade (27,147 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (20,963 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($79,773), Utilities ($77,115), and Public Administration ($69,405).

Males in Nevada have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,817. The income inequality in Nevada (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

244k

2021 Value

± 4,069

3.54%

1 Year growth

± 2.27%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Washoe County, NV grew at a rate of 3.54%, from 236k employees to 244k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washoe County, NV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (29,427 people), Management Occupations (24,429 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (24,000 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washoe County, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

244k

2021 Value

± 4,069

3.54%

1 Year growth

± 2.27%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Washoe County, NV grew at a rate of 3.54%, from 236k employees to 244k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washoe County, NV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (28,330 people), Retail Trade (27,147 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (20,963 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washoe County, NV, though some of these residents may live in Washoe County, NV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,482

Median earning men ± $1,265

$35,746

Median earning women ± $848

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($77,418), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,335), and Information ($61,774).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($63,212), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($49,808), and Construction ($44,685).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Nevada. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

4,745
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
3,522
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
3,072
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$4.51M
Manufacturing
$3.77M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.7M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Nevada to other states, or from other states to Nevada.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Nevada product (by dollars) was Electronics with $10.9B, followed by Misc. mfg. prods. ($8.73B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($4.86B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Nevada products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Nevada.

$72.2B

2020 Value in Nevada

$145B

Projected 2050 Value in Nevada

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Nevada trade was $72.2B. This is expected to increase 101% to $145B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Nevada trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Nevada to other states, or from other states to Nevada.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$15.3B
Texas
$3.28B
Utah
$2.59B

In 2020, the top outbound Nevada domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $15.3B, followed by Texas with $3.28B and Utah and $2.59B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Nevada shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washoe County, NV went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.3%), followed by Other (1.48%).

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

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.3%)
Republican Party
Other (1.48%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washoe County, NV went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.3%), followed by Other (1.48%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washoe County, NV for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Nevada

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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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Nevada

Nevada is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nevada have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Washoe County, NV awarded 9,012 degrees. The student population of Washoe County, NV in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 28,782 male students and 36,420 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Washoe County, NV are White (4,980 and 56.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2,187 and 24.7%), Asian (615 and 6.95%), and Two or More Races (486 and 5.5%).

The largest universities in Washoe County, NV by number of degrees awarded are University of Nevada-Reno (5,266 and 58.4%), Truckee Meadows Community College (2,686 and 29.8%), and Carrington College-Reno (252 and 2.8%).

The most popular majors in Washoe County, NV are Other Science Technologies (407 and 4.52%), Registered Nursing (405 and 4.49%), and General Health & Wellness (381 and 4.23%).

The median tuition costs in Washoe County, NV are $34,319 for private four year colleges, and $5,279 and $17,167 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Washoe County, NV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 39%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 65,202 (44.1% men and 55.9% 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 2021 there were 65,202 students enrolled in Washoe County, NV, 44.1% men and 55.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 33,798 records, of which 54.8% were women and 45.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Marketing & Marketing Management
192 degree-majors awarded
General Health & Wellness
381 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
232 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Washoe County, NV was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 192 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Nevada-Reno
5,266 degrees awarded
Truckee Meadows Community College
2,686 degrees awarded
Carrington College-Reno
252 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Nevada-Reno with 5,266 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,756 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Washoe County, NV, which is 0.715 times less than the 5,256 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,980 degrees mean that there were 2.28 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2,187 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($34,319) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,189) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,309) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2021, 1.16% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.26% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (697k), Some college (600k), and Bachelors Degree (380k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Washoe County, NV was $388,600 in 2021, which is 1.59 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $360,500 to $388,600, a 7.79% increase. The homeownership rate in Washoe County, NV is 58.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Washoe County, NV have an average commute time of 22.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Washoe County, NV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Washoe County, NV is $74,292. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Washoe County, NV was Census Tract 33.08 with a value of $193,056, followed by Census Tract 33.07 and Census Tract 10.13, with respective values of $163,661 and $161,753.

In 2022, 17.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washoe County, NV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.72%.

Housing

Property

$388,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,128

$110,357

Median Property Taxes

±$2,446

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 Washoe County, NV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

58.4%

Homeownership

2021

70.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58.4% of the housing units in Washoe County, NV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.9%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 33.08
Census Tract 33.07
Census Tract 10.13

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Washoe County, NV was Census Tract 33.08 with a value of $193,056, followed by Census Tract 33.07 and Census Tract 10.13, with respective values of $163,661 and $161,753.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Washoe County, NV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$74,292

Median Household Income

± $1,462

189k

Number of Households

± 3,364

In 2021, the median household income of the 189k households in Washoe County, NV grew to $74,292 from the previous year's value of $68,272.

The following chart displays the households in Washoe County, 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 Washoe County, NV is from Nevada.

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Nevada

0.448

2020 Wage GINI in Nevada

In 2021, the income inequality in Nevada was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.248% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nevada was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2021

Drove Alone (73.1%)
Carpooled (12%)
Worked At Home (8.31%)

In 2021, 73.1% of workers in Washoe County, NV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12%) and those who worked at home (8.31%).

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

22.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washoe County, NV have a shorter commute time (22.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.59% of the workforce in Washoe County, NV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 17.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washoe County, NV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.72%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washoe County, NV (51.8k out of 473k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Washoe County, NV is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 11.3% of the children was living in poverty in Washoe County, NV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 13.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 439 in Washoe County, NV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.364 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

90.2% of the population of Washoe County, NV has health coverage, with 52.7% on employee plans, 12.4% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 1.87% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Nevada was $6,714 in 2014. This is a 7% increase from the previous year ($6,275).

Primary care physicians in Washoe County, NV see 1292 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.05% decrease from the previous year (1319 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1433 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 289 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,292 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washoe County, NV

Primary care physicians in Washoe County, NV see an average of 1,292 patients per year. This represents a 2.05% decrease from the previous year (1,319 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washoe County, NV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.79%

Uninsured

52.7%

Employer Coverage

12.4%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

1.87%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washoe County, NV grew by 0.381% from 9.75% to 9.79%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 50.9 in Washoe County, NV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Washoe County, NV.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 30.2% in Washoe County, NV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Washoe County, NV.

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