Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Reno, NV Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

273,212

Median Agei

37.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

56.6%154,694

Hispanic/Latino

25.8%70,362

Asian

6.9%18,732

Two or More

6%16,398

Black

3%8,218

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.6%1,738

Other

0.6%1,646

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%1,424

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%7,149

High School Diploma

19.2%36,857

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%12,795

Some College (1+ yr)

15%28,729

Associate's Degree

8%15,258

Bachelor's Degree

22.3%42,780

Master's Degree

9.6%18,449

Professional Degree

2.7%5,196

Doctorate

2.1%4,083

HS or Higher

89.3%

BA or Higher

36.8%

Graduate+

14.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$548,300

Median Renti

$1,556

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

49.8%56,957

Renter-Occupied

50.2%57,365

Total Units

123,756

Homeownership

49.8%

Vacancy Rate

7.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

4%2,304

$50K–$100K

2.2%1,263

$100K–$150K

1.1%626

$150K–$200K

1.1%647

$200K–$300K

5.3%3,002

$300K–$500K

29.7%16,892

$500K–$1M

48.7%27,720

$1M+

7.9%4,503

Rent Distribution

Under $500

2,646

$500–$750

1,726

$750–$1,000

4,594

$1,000–$1,250

7,805

$1,250–$1,500

9,573

$1,500–$2,000

16,282

$2,000+

13,681

Year Built

2020 or later

4.7%5,796

2010–2019

12.4%15,309

2000–2009

18.6%22,959

1990–1999

14.1%17,416

1980–1989

12.9%15,980

1970–1979

17.3%21,411

1960–1969

8.4%10,385

1950–1959

5.8%7,228

1940–1949

3%3,700

1939 or earlier

2.9%3,572

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

57.2%65,381

Electricity

38.1%43,506

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%1,682

Fuel Oil

1.4%1,628

No Fuel

0.7%773

Other

0.6%691

Solar

0.3%335

Wood

0.3%298

Coal

0%28

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,760

Mean Household Incomei

$111,409

Per Capita Incomei

$47,051

Poverty Ratei

12.4%

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

150,974

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.4%6,161

$10K–$15K

2.9%3,353

$15K–$20K

2.8%3,186

$20K–$25K

3%3,404

$25K–$30K

2.9%3,334

$30K–$35K

3.7%4,274

$35K–$40K

3.6%4,089

$40K–$45K

3.1%3,487

$45K–$50K

3.5%4,045

$50K–$60K

6.9%7,938

$60K–$75K

9.1%10,378

$75K–$100K

13.1%14,927

$100K–$125K

10.2%11,605

$125K–$150K

8.2%9,418

$150K–$200K

9.1%10,421

$200K+

12.5%14,302

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

4,468

Residentsi

6,207

Avg. Tenant Renti

$394/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing470 homes87% occupied$483/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers2,514 homes81% occupied$400/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81,345 homes88% occupied$352/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC95 homes96% occupied$396/mo rent

811/PRAC44 homes85% occupied$374/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $80,760/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

82.3%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

14.9%

Low income$40K–$65K/yr

2.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $65K/yr

0.2%

Who Receives This Housing

61.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

38.9% of subsidized households are minority

28.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

55.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

43,29815.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

14,362

Philippines

5,478

Guatemala

2,167

India

2,146

China

1,133

Canada

854

Germany

630

Korea

579

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

140,480

Avg. Commutei

20.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

142,781

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

15,479(7.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.4%Insured

10.6%Uninsured