Washoe County, Nevada
NV · FIPS 32031 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 497,200 | — | #146 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $88,096 | +17.2% | #348 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.0 years | +0.3% | #2,391 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $539,900 | +91.5% | #107 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,608 | +38.3% | #186 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% | -15.5% | #940 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Washoe County has a population of 497,200, making it the #146 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Washoe County is $88,096, ranking #348 out of 3,222 counties — 17.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.7% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Washoe County is $539,900 (+91.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,608/mo and the homeownership rate is 59.9%.
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90.1% of residents in Washoe County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% below the national rate.
About Washoe County, Nevada
Washoe County, Nevada has a total population of 497,200, making it the 146th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washoe County is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Washoe County is $88,096, which ranks #348 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Washoe County is $539,900, 91.5% above the national median. Renters in Washoe County pay a median gross rent of $1,608 per month. The homeownership rate is 59.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Washoe County, 34.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.8 min.
Washoe County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 58.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (26.1%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (5.6%).
All data for Washoe County, Nevada comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.