Population 497,200 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Washoe County
Household size in Washoe County
| Period | Washoe County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.73 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.80 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Washoe County has 2.55 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Washoe County
| Period | Washoe County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.7 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.7 | 39.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
At 40.0, the median age in Washoe County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 37.7 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Washoe County
| Period | Washoe County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Washoe County as they are nationally: 11.2%, against 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Nevada as a whole (12.8%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Washoe County
Renters in Washoe County
| Period | Washoe County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8% | 39.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.9% | 44.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.7% | 43.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.1% | 40.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Washoe County than nationally: 40.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 37.7% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southwest. Only one other Nevada county has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Washoe County
| Period | Washoe County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 14.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 14.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 9.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −5.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Washoe County is close to the national rate: 8.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Washoe County
| Period | Washoe County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1990 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1991 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1992 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1995 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Washoe County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Washoe County
| Period | Washoe County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,225 | $1,199 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,178 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,349 | $1,276 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,933 | $1,787 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$708 | +$587 | +$606 |
The median renter in Washoe County pays $1,933 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $708 a month from 2006–10, a 58% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. No other Nevada county has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Washoe County
Bachelor's degrees in Washoe County
| Period | Washoe County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.3% | 22.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 22.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.3% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.1% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Washoe County (34.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is higher than in Nevada overall (27.5%). The share with a degree is up 6.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. No other Nevada county has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Washoe County
| Period | Washoe County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.7% | 84.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.7% | 84.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.5% | 86.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.9% | 87.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Washoe County is close to the national rate: 88.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in Nevada overall (87.1%). The share with a diploma is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Washoe County
| Period | Washoe County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 9.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 11.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Washoe County is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Nevada overall (6.9%). Unemployment has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Washoe County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washoe County | 2.55 | 40.0 | 11.2% | 40.1% | 8.7% | 1991 | $1,933 | 34.1% | 88.9% | 5.0% |
| Sierra County | 2.24 | 55.9 | 0.7% | 27.9% | 43.7% | 1970 | $1,865 | 25.1% | 93.4% | 13.4% |
| Churchill County | 2.73 | 41.0 | 8.2% | 30.1% | 15.4% | 1988 | $1,292 | 16.9% | 92.1% | 5.9% |
| Butte County | 2.51 | 38.2 | 12.2% | 42.7% | 11.5% | 1979 | $1,463 | 32.1% | 90.3% | 8.1% |
| Glenn County | 2.94 | 37.6 | 14.5% | 38.8% | 12.3% | 1975 | $1,247 | 14.8% | 77.8% | 7.7% |
| Carbon County | 2.48 | 39.2 | 8.4% | 32.1% | 15.3% | 1966 | $884 | 19.1% | 92.5% | 6.5% |
| Garfield County | 2.66 | 38.2 | 9.0% | 30.4% | 7.2% | 1991 | $1,712 | 32.0% | 88.8% | 3.5% |
| Eagle County | 2.64 | 39.7 | 9.0% | 34.1% | 20.4% | 1995 | $2,051 | 50.5% | 94.9% | 4.2% |
| Summit County | 2.59 | 41.7 | 6.9% | 27.9% | 48.3% | 1989 | $2,266 | 54.7% | 96.0% | 4.2% |
| Douglas County | 2.76 | 40.2 | 7.4% | 22.6% | 4.5% | 2003 | $2,606 | 62.2% | 97.7% | 3.5% |
| Arapahoe County | 2.66 | 38.8 | 10.8% | 35.3% | 5.6% | 1988 | $2,201 | 46.1% | 91.5% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Manatee County, FL · Greenville County, SC · Guilford County, NC · Hampden County, MA · Hillsborough County, NH · Jefferson County, CO · Jefferson Parish, LA · Loudoun County, VA · Lucas County, OH · Madison County, AL
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Washoe County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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