Washoe County Demographics
A map of Washoe County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 287,862 | 59.2% |
Hispanic | 122,204 | 25.1% |
Asian | 28,063 | 5.8% |
Multiracial | 25,311 | 5.2% |
Black | 11,527 | 2.4% |
Native American/Other | 11,525 | 2.4% |
Washoe County, Nevada had a population of 486,492 in 2020. It was 59.2% White, 2.4% Black, 5.8% Asian, 25.1% Hispanic, 2.4% Native American/Other, and 5.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Washoe County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Washoe County is the 2nd most populous county of the 17 counties in Nevada.
Washoe County's White Population
287,862 residents of Washoe County identify as White, or 59.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Washoe County larger than the White share of the population of Nevada (45.9% White). Of the 17 counties in Nevada, Washoe County is ranked #16 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Washoe County is less White than neighboring Lassen County (59.7% White), Storey County (81.3% White), Pershing County (63.1% White), Plumas County (80.8% White), and Sierra County (80.8% White).
Washoe County's Black Population
11,527 residents of Washoe County identify as Black, or 2.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Washoe County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Nevada (9.4% Black). Of the 17 counties in Nevada, Washoe County is ranked #7 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Washoe County is more Black than neighboring Storey County (0.6% Black), Plumas County (0.5% Black), and Sierra County (0.2% Black). Washoe County is less Black than neighboring Lassen County (6.9% Black), and Pershing County (4.8% Black).
Washoe County's Asian Population
28,063 residents of Washoe County identify as Asian, or 5.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Washoe County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Nevada (8.6% Asian). Of the 17 counties in Nevada, Washoe County is ranked #2 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Washoe County is more Asian than neighboring Lassen County (1.4% Asian), Storey County (1.6% Asian), Pershing County (1.6% Asian), Plumas County (0.7% Asian), and Sierra County (0.2% Asian).
Washoe County's Hispanic Population
122,204 residents of Washoe County identify as Hispanic, or 25.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Washoe County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Nevada (28.7% Hispanic). Of the 17 counties in Nevada, Washoe County is ranked #5 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Washoe County is more Hispanic than neighboring Lassen County (23% Hispanic), Storey County (8.3% Hispanic), Pershing County (22.5% Hispanic), Plumas County (9.6% Hispanic), and Sierra County (11.7% Hispanic).
Washoe County's Native American/Other Population
11,525 residents of Washoe County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Washoe County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nevada (2% Native American/Other). Of the 17 counties in Nevada, Washoe County is ranked #11 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Washoe County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Storey County (1.9% Native American/Other), and Sierra County (1.4% Native American/Other). Washoe County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lassen County (4.2% Native American/Other), Pershing County (3.4% Native American/Other), and Plumas County (2.7% Native American/Other).
Washoe County's Multiracial Population
25,311 residents of Washoe County identify as Multiracial, or 5.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Washoe County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nevada (5.4% Multiracial). Of the 17 counties in Nevada, Washoe County is ranked #7 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Washoe County is more Multiracial than neighboring Lassen County (4.8% Multiracial), and Pershing County (4.5% Multiracial). Washoe County is less Multiracial than neighboring Storey County (6.2% Multiracial), Plumas County (5.6% Multiracial), and Sierra County (5.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.