Reno, Nevada Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Reno, Nevada is 268,959 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 83rd-largest city in the United States and the 4th-largest in Nevada. The median household income is $78,448, the median home value is $498,600, and the median age is 37.3.
The population has grown 24.8% since 2010 (225,652 → 281,714).
268,959
Population
2468
People / sq mi
$78,448
Median Income
$498,600
Median Home Value
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Reno covers 109.0 sq mi of land at 2468 people per square mile.
About Reno, NV
Reno is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 50.2% of the population. With 268,959 residents, Reno is a city in Nevada. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Nevada in the country, at #4 by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $78,448 — near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.4%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $498,600, with typical rent around $1,453.
Roughly 35.7% of adults have a bachelor’s, near the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 10.8%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Reno, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Reno city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Reno city had a population of 225,652 in 2010 and 281,714 in 2024, a 24.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 281,714 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.60%.
281,714
Population (2024)
225,652
Population (2010)
281,714
Peak (2024)
1.60%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 225,652 |
| 2011 | 227,061 |
| 2012 | 228,926 |
| 2013 | 230,987 |
| 2014 | 234,096 |
| 2015 | 238,082 |
| 2016 | 242,143 |
| 2017 | 246,615 |
| 2018 | 250,146 |
| 2019 | 255,601 |
| 2020 | 264,990 |
| 2021 | 270,060 |
| 2022 | 273,249 |
| 2023 | 276,078 |
| 2024 | 281,714 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.3% |
Economy & Income
$78,448
Median Household Income
$45,180
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$498,600
Median Home Value
$1,453
Median Rent
49.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
89.3%
High School+
35.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.4%
Drive Alone
67.6%
Public Transit
10.8%
Work From Home
20.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
50.2%
Foreign Born
76.8%
Non-English at Home
7.2%
Veterans
12.1%
With Disability
89.5%
Health Insurance
95.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 14.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9.6% |
| Construction | 7.2% |
| Retail Trade | 6.6% |
| Information | 5.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.5% |
| Public Administration | 3.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Common questions about Reno, NV
Frequently Asked Questions
Reno, Nevada has a population of 268,959 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 83rd-largest city in the United States and the 4th-largest in Nevada.
The median household income in Reno, Nevada is $78,448, with 7.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Reno, Nevada is $498,600, with median monthly rent at $1,453 and a homeownership rate of 49.4%.
The median age in Reno, Nevada is 37.3 years. The population is 50.7% male and 49.3% female.
The population has grown 24.8% since 2010 (225,652 → 281,714).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.