Nevada Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 497,200 (100%) |
| Population Density | 79 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 58 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $88,096 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,863 |
| Median Home Value | $539,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 218,165 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 119,312 (54.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 79,984 (36.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 18,869 (8.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 199,296 |
| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
| Family Households | 122,040 (61.2%) |
The table below compares Washoe County to the other 17 counties / independent cities and county equivalents in Nevada by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 2 | 94th |
| Population Density | # 3 | 88th |
| Median Household Income | # 4 | 81st |
| Per Capita Income | # 3 | 88th |
| Diversity Index | # 3 | 88th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Nevada Census Data Comparison Tool.
