Washoe County, Nevada
County
Overview
- County Name
- Washoe County
- State
- Nevada
- FIPS Code
- 32031
- State FIPS
- 32
- County FIPS
- 031
Geography
- Land Area
- 6315.87 sq mi
- Water Area
- 225.00 sq mi
- Total Area
- 6540.87 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.731320
- Longitude
- -119.663269
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 460,338
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 359,389
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 356,003 | 77.3% |
| Hispanic | 104,335 | 22.7% |
| White | 296,304 | 64.4% |
| Black | 11,014 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 22,193 | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,504 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2,941 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 3,702 | 0.8% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 294,647 | 82.0% |
| Hispanic | 64,740 | 18.0% |
| White | 250,894 | 69.8% |
| Black | 10,959 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 21,708 | 6.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7,038 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1,973 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2,173 | 0.6% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 497,200
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $97,073
- Poverty Rate
- 10.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 52,189
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 311,168 | 62.6% |
| Black | 11,837 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 28,668 | 5.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 330,161
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 103,300 | 31.3% |
| Republican | 106,156 | 32.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 93,890 | 28.4% |
| Other | 6,693 | 2.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 166,003 | 50.3% |
| Female | 160,568 | 48.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 222,396 | 67.4% |
| Hispanic | 57,369 | 17.4% |
| Black | 2,322 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 9,861 | 3.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 186,927
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 137,650 | 61.9% |
| Hispanic | 21,559 | 37.6% |
| Black | 793 | 34.2% |
| Asian | 5,140 | 52.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 91,305 | 55.0% |
| Female | 94,079 | 58.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 68,697 (19.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 120,065 (33.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 218,165
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $550,583
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,891
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 68.8%
- Public Transit
- 1.8%
- Work From Home
- 12.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.