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Washoe County School District
Washoe County School District is a unified school district in Nevada with a community population of 497,200. The median household income is $88,096 and the median age is 39.0.
497,200
Population
79
People / sq mi
$88,096
Median Income
39.0
Median Age
Washoe County School District covers 6,316 sq mi of land at 78.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 45.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2% |
Economy & Income
$88,096
Median Household Income
$48,863
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$539,900
Median Home Value
$1,608
Median Rent
59.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
89.0%
High School+
34.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Washoe County School District serves a community with a population of 497,200 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Nevada.
The median household income in Washoe County School District is $88,096, with a per capita income of $48,863. The poverty rate is 6.9%.
Washoe County School District is 62.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 45.5% Asian, and 0.2% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Washoe County School District, 89.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Washoe County School District is $539,900, with a median rent of $1,608. The homeownership rate is 59.9%.
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Data for Washoe County School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3200480).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.