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

Reno covers 109.0 sq mi of land at 2468 people per square mile.

About Reno, NV

Reno is a city in Nevada with a population of 268,959. It ranks #4 among cities in Nevada by population. The median age is 37.3, younger than the national median. The population is 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

The median household income in Reno is $78,448, above the US median of $74,580. 7.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $498,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,453. The homeownership rate of 49.4% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Reno reflects 35.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.6 minutes each way.

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	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	225,652	-	-	estimate
2011	227,061	+1,409	+0.62%	estimate
2012	228,926	+1,865	+0.82%	estimate
2013	230,987	+2,061	+0.90%	estimate
2014	234,096	+3,109	+1.35%	estimate
2015	238,082	+3,986	+1.70%	estimate
2016	242,143	+4,061	+1.71%	estimate
2017	246,615	+4,472	+1.85%	estimate
2018	250,146	+3,531	+1.43%	estimate
2019	255,601	+5,455	+2.18%	estimate
2020	264,990	+9,389	+3.67%	estimate
2021	270,060	+5,070	+1.91%	estimate
2022	273,249	+3,189	+1.18%	estimate
2023	276,078	+2,829	+1.04%	estimate
2024	281,714	+5,636	+2.04%	estimate

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%

Largest cities in Nevada

Las Vegas (650,873)Henderson (324,523)North Las Vegas (270,773)Enterprise (232,043)Spring Valley (219,913)Sunrise Manor (199,099)Paradise (186,178)Sparks (109,106)Carson (58,364)Whitney (46,268)View all Nevada cities →

Largest counties in Nevada

Clark County (2,293,764)Washoe County (491,770)Lyon County (60,630)Carson City (58,364)Elko County (53,852)

Part of Nevada

Nevada demographic profile All Nevada data →

Metro areas in Nevada

Las Vegas (2,293,764)Reno (556,539)Carson City (58,364)All US metros →

City rankings

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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).