Washoe County, NV Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Washoe County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 489,782 | 3,186,464 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 74.8 | 28.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.59% | 1.47% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.4 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 195,721 | 1,183,135 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Washoe County grew by 21.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 491,616 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Washoe County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Washoe County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,243 | $75,608 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.59% | 5.06% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | 6.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Washoe County is about 14% higher than in Nevada.
Housing
| Metric | Washoe County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $428,941 | $338,659 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,507 | $1,488 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 59.5% | 59.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Washoe County is about 23.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,507 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Washoe County spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 170 hours, about 7.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Washoe County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.4 | 22.4 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.8 | 44.8 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 170 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,269 | $5,782 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.2% | 10.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,753 | 6,563 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,568 | 1,402 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Nevada:
Esmeralda County (7.8 min), Mineral County (10.7 min), Lincoln County (11.0 min).
Slowest:
Storey County (32.2 min), Lyon County (26.1 min), Clark County (23.0 min).
The average commute time in Washoe County is 20 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Nevada.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Washoe County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Washoe County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.0% | 24.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | 2.62 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Nevada:
Douglas County (0.3), Storey County (0.3), Washoe County (0.3).
Lowest:
Eureka County (0.2), Nye County (0.2), Pershing County (0.2).
Health
Washoe County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Washoe County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 78.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.0% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.4% | 20.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Nevada:
Washoe County (0.8), Douglas County (0.8), Storey County (0.8).
Lowest:
Nye County (0.8), Mineral County (0.8), Lyon County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Washoe County, Nevada.
What is the population of Washoe County, Nevada?
The population of Washoe County, Nevada is 489,782, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Washoe County, Nevada?
The population density of Washoe County, Nevada is 74.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Washoe County, Nevada?
The median household income in Washoe County, Nevada is $86,243, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Washoe County, Nevada?
The median home price in Washoe County, Nevada is $428,941, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Washoe County, Nevada?
The unemployment rate in Washoe County, Nevada is 5.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.