Washoe County's estimated 2026 population is 521,522 with a growth rate of 1.38% 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 23.59% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Washoe County includes 65.47% White, 10.55% other race, 5.56% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (65.47%)
Two or more races (13.95%)
Other race (10.55%)
Asian (5.56%)
Black or African American (2.39%)
Native American (1.37%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.71%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 321,970 | 65.47% |
| Two or more races | 68,618 | 13.95% |
| Other race | 51,874 | 10.55% |
| Asian | 27,349 | 5.56% |
| Black or African American | 11,737 | 2.39% |
| Native American | 6,732 | 1.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3,490 | 0.71% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Washoe County's average per capita income is $50,283. Household income levels show a median of $85,600. The poverty rate stands at 10.69%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $120,236 | $159,558 |
| Families | $103,098 | $137,948 |
| Households | $85,600 | $116,699 |
| Non Families | $54,337 | $75,538 |
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