Reno, NV Demographics

A map of Reno's Population by Race

Reno, Nevada had a population of 264,165 in 2020. It was 57.5% White, 2.9% Black, 6.9% Asian, 25.4% Hispanic, 2.0% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Reno, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 133 places in Nevada, Reno is the 3rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Reno's White Population

152,015 residents of Reno identify as White, or 57.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Reno slightly larger than the White share of the population of Nevada (45.9% White). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Reno is ranked #108 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Reno is more White than neighboring Sun Valley (39.9% White), and Sparks (53.3% White). Reno is less White than neighboring Golden Valley (75.7% White), Mogul (86.2% White), and Verdi (83.7% White).

Reno's Black Population

7,575 residents of Reno identify as Black, or 2.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Reno slightly less than the Black share of the population of Nevada (9.4% Black). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Reno is ranked #23 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Reno is more Black than neighboring Golden Valley (1.3% Black), Mogul (0.2% Black), Sun Valley (1.2% Black), Verdi (0.8% Black), and Sparks (2.8% Black).

Reno's Asian Population

18,344 residents of Reno identify as Asian, or 6.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Reno roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Nevada (8.6% Asian). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Reno is ranked #9 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Reno is more Asian than neighboring Golden Valley (2% Asian), Mogul (1.7% Asian), Sun Valley (1.7% Asian), Verdi (1.3% Asian), and Sparks (6.6% Asian).

Reno's Hispanic Population

66,980 residents of Reno identify as Hispanic, or 25.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Reno roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Nevada (28.7% Hispanic). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Reno is ranked #22 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Reno is more Hispanic than neighboring Golden Valley (14.1% Hispanic), Mogul (6.3% Hispanic), and Verdi (7.2% Hispanic). Reno is less Hispanic than neighboring Sun Valley (50.7% Hispanic), and Sparks (30.1% Hispanic).

Reno's Native American/Other Population

5,187 residents of Reno identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Reno roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nevada (2% Native American/Other). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Reno is ranked #56 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Reno is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mogul (1.1% Native American/Other), and Verdi (1.6% Native American/Other). Reno is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sun Valley (2.5% Native American/Other), and Sparks (2.1% Native American/Other).

Reno's Multiracial Population

14,064 residents of Reno identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Reno roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nevada (5.4% Multiracial). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Reno is ranked #36 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Reno is more Multiracial than neighboring Golden Valley (4.9% Multiracial), Mogul (4.4% Multiracial), Sun Valley (4.1% Multiracial), and Sparks (5% Multiracial). Reno is less Multiracial than neighboring Verdi (5.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.