Washoe County's estimated 2026 population is 513,388 with a growth rate of 0.79% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washoe County is the 2nd largest county in Nevada. The 2010 population was 421,969 and has seen a growth of 21.66% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39 years
Female: 39.6 years
Male: 38.4 years
There are 394,266 adults, (88,010 of whom are seniors) in Washoe County.
Female: 244,627 (49.2%)
Male: 252,573 (50.8%)
The racial composition of Washoe County includes 62.58% White, 10.48% other race, 5.77% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 311,168 | 62.58% |
| Two or more races | 82,927 | 16.68% |
| Other race | 52,123 | 10.48% |
| Asian | 28,668 | 5.77% |
| Black or African American | 11,837 | 2.38% |
| Native American | 6,690 | 1.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3,787 | 0.76% |
Washoe County's average per capita income is $51,996. Household income levels show a median of $88,096. The poverty rate stands at 10.65%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $124,770 | $167,059 |
| Families | $106,432 | $143,629 |
| Households | $88,096 | $120,906 |
| Non Families | $55,882 | $77,938 |
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