Reno, NV
RENO, NEVADA: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
(Last updated on 12.7.20)
AGE IN RENO, NEVADA
Age Range | Population | Percent |
20 to 24 years | 19,422 | 7.7% |
25 to 29 years | 23,165 | 9.2% |
30 to 34 years | 19,080 | 7.6% |
35 to 39 years | 15,873 | 6.3% |
40 to 44 years | 14,616 | 5.8% |
45 to 49 years | 15,964 | 6.4% |
50 to 54 years | 13,276 | 5.3% |
55 to 59 years | 15,828 | 6.3% |
60 to 64 years | 16,162 | 6.4% |
65 to 69 years | 14,337 | 5.7% |
70 to 74 years | 10,794 | 4.3% |
75 to 79 years | 5,814 | 2.3% |
80 to 84 years | 5,174 | 2.1% |
85+ years | 3,661 | 1.5% |
The median age in Reno is 36.7 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN RENO, NEVADA
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
White | 186,614 | 74.4% |
Black or African American | 8,327 | 3.3% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,901 | 1.2% |
Asian | 14,851 | 5.9% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1,962 | 0.8% |
Other | 24,859 | 9.9% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN RENO, NEVADA
Education Level | Population | Percent |
Less than 9th grade | 7,430 | 4.2% |
9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10,410 | 5.9% |
High school graduate (includes GED) | 37,314 | 21.1% |
Some college, no degree | 44,056 | 24.9% |
Associate’s degree | 16,326 | 9.2% |
Bachelor’s degree | 37,177 | 21.0% |
Graduate or professional degree | 24,221 | 13.7% |
High school graduate or higher | 159,094 | 89.9% |
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 61,398 | 34.7% |
Less than Bachelor’s degree | 115,536 | 65.3% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN RENO, NEVADA
Annual Household Income | Percent |
Less than $10,000 | 5.8% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 4.3% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 10.1% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 10.7% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 14.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 18.9% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 13.4% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 5.0% |
$200,000 or more | 4.8% |
Median household income: $54,916
Mean household income: $75,128
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN RENO, NEVADA
Education Level | Average Income |
Less than high school graduate | $24,233 |
High school graduate (includes GED) | $30,227 |
Some college or Associate’s degree | $33,255 |
Bachelor’s degree | $47,258 |
Graduate or professional degree | $62,955 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN RENO, NEVADA
Population | Percent | |
Population 15+ years | 214,928 | NA |
Never married | 78,724 | 36.6% |
Now married (except separated) | 94,183 | 43.8% |
Separated | 3,805 | 1.8% |
Widowed | 9,089 | 4.2% |
Divorced | 29,127 | 13.6% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY STATUS IN RENO, NEVADA
Population | Percent | |
Living beneath poverty line | 34,355 | 14.4% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN RENO, NEVADA
Owner-occupied housing units | 47,133 |
Renter-occupied housing units | 51,711 |
Single-family detached units | 54,297 |
Homeownership rate | 47.7% |
Vacancy rate | 7.3% |
Renters rate | 52.3% |
Average housing value | $323,961 |
Average monthly owner cost (with/ mortgage) | $1,159 |
Average rent | $928 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN RENO, NEVADA
Average income | $75,128 |
Average household size | 2.40 |
Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 67.7% |
Percent disabled | 12.5% |
Percent with health coverage | 89.4% |
Average travel time to work (in minutes) | 19.9 |
Percent workers using public transportation | 2.3% |
Percent veterans | 8.4% |
Percent foreign born | 16.0% |
Percent speaking Spanish at home | 6.8% |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN RENO, NEVADA
Total consumer expenditures per household | $70,090.09 |
Alcoholic beverages | $545.24 |
Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $323.48 |
Beer consumed away from home | $95.37 |
Wine consumed away from home | $46.57 |
Apparel & services | $2,069.06 |
Men’s apparel | $399.90 |
Women’s apparel | $680.74 |
Children’s apparel | $322.05 |
Boys’ apparel | $108.32 |
Girls’ apparel | $120.41 |
Footwear | $475.31 |
Dining out (food away from home) | $3,546.81 |
Dining out – Breakfast | $364.06 |
Dining out – Lunch | $1,108.37 |
Dining out – Dinner | $1,639.83 |
Education | $1,430.11 |
Entertainment / recreation | $2,997.76 |
Club membership fees | $213.33 |
Dating services | $0.79 |
Pet food | $235.66 |
Pet services | $60.09 |
Food consumed at home | $4,949.87 |
Bakery products consumed at home | $648.54 |
Dairy products consumed at home | $504.41 |
Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $968.82 |
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home | $1,100.47 |
Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $485.52 |
Snacks / other food products consumed at home | $1,727.63 |
Health care | $5,411.77 |
Medical services | $1,008.80 |
Nonprescription drugs | $135.19 |
Household Services | $1,888.22 |
Care for the elderly and handicapped | $64.63 |
Lawn and garden services | $390.31 |
Housekeeping services | $158.15 |
PC repair | $6.53 |
Housing | $22,196.85 |
Home improvements | $2,242.57 |
Utilities, fuel, and public services | $4,585.95 |
Phone services | $1,691.78 |
Water | $677.07 |
Life and other insurance | $388.95 |
Pensions and social security | $7,415.36 |
Personal care products and services | $852.35 |
Hair care products | $103.28 |
Personal care products | $362.35 |
Local transportation | $8,134.20 |
Gasoline | $2,139.22 |
Vehicle maintenance and repair | $1,122.03 |
Travel | $2,017.13 |
Airline fares | $499.05 |
Auto / truck rental on trips | $24.26 |
Lodging on trips | $540.02 |
Food and drink on trips | $490.56 |
Entertainment on trips | $170.90 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN WASHOE COUNTY (home to RENO, NEVADA)
% with any debt in collections | 33% |
Average debt in collections | $1,546 |
% with medical debt in collections | 21% |
Average medical debt in collections | $943 |
% with student loan debt | 12% |
Average student loan debt | $15,119 |
Average monthly student loan payment | $149 |
% with auto debt | 29% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN RENO, NEVADA
Year | Population | Percent |
January 2019 | 5,289 | 3.9% |
February 2019 | 5,084 | 3.7% |
March 2019 | 4,793 | 3.5% |
April 2019 | 4,529 | 3.3% |
May 2019 | 4,270 | 3.1% |
June 2019 | 4,432 | 3.2% |
July 2019 | 4,472 | 3.2% |
August 2019 | 4,299 | 3.1% |
September 2019 | 4,131 | 3.0% |
October 2019 | 3,921 | 2.8% |
November 2019 | 3,772 | 2.7% |
December 2019 | 3,785 | 2.7% |
January 2020 | 4,677 | 3.4% |
February 2020 | 4,462 | 3.2% |
March 2020 | 7,627 | 5.5% |
April 2020 | 25,201 | 20.9% |
May 2020 | 20,188 | 16.9% |
June 2020 | 12,045 | 9.1% |
July 2020 | 11,261 | 8.5% |
August 2020 | 10,071 | 7.6% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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