Washoe County, Nevada
Washoe County: County in Nevada, United States
About
Washoe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2010 census, the population was 421,407 and a population density of 25 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 477,082 inhabitants. Its county seat is Reno. The county was created 163 years ago in 1860.
Quick Facts about Washoe County
Population : | 477,082 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Nevada (United States) |
Twitter username : | washoecounty |
Area : | 16967 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 3.7% |
Land as percent of area : | 96.3% |
Named for : | Washoe people |
Altitude : | 6,010 feet / 1832 meters |
Capital : | Reno |
Establishment : | January 01, 1861 |
Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
Local time : | 12:52:51 (30th October 2024) |
Density : | 28 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 11.67% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Washoe County is located at 40°39'56"N 119°39'51"W (40.6654200, -119.6643000). It has 13 neighbors: Lyon County, Lake County, Nevada County, Placer County, Sierra County, Carson City, Churchill County, Storey County, Lassen County, Modoc County, Humboldt County, Pershing County and Harney County.
Washoe County map
The largest city of Washoe County is Reno with a population of 259,290. Other cities include, Sparks population 106,900, Cold Springs population 8,544 and Sun Valley population 1,406. See all Washoe County cities & populated places.
Washoe County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washoe County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Reno | 259,290 | The second most populous city in Nevada. |
Sparks | 106,900 | The most populous city in Washoe County, Nevada. |
Spanish Springs | 15,064 | Census designated place |
Cold Springs | 8,544 | City in Nevada, United States of America |
Sun Valley | 1,406 | Resort city in Blaine County, Idaho, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Washoe County
Washoe County has 13 neighbours.
- Lyon County county in Nevada, United States
- Lake County county in Oregon, United States
- Nevada County county in California, United States
- Placer County county in California, United States
- Sierra County county in California, United States
- Carson City The capital of Nevada. It is located in the Carson River Valley in western Nevada. Carson City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Nevada State Capitol and the Nevada State Museum.
- Churchill County county in Nevada, United States
- Storey County county in Nevada, United States
- Lassen County county in California, United States
- Modoc County county in California, United States
- Humboldt County county in Nevada, United States
- Pershing County county in Nevada, United States
- Harney County county in Oregon, United States
Demographics
The population of Washoe County increased by 11.67% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 421,407 | - | census |
2011 | 423,996 | 0.61% | estimation process |
2012 | 427,370 | 0.79% | estimation process |
2013 | 431,083 | 0.86% | estimation process |
2014 | 436,307 | 1.2% | estimation process |
2015 | 442,453 | 1.39% | estimation process |
2016 | 449,723 | 1.62% | estimation process |
2017 | 456,629 | 1.51% | estimation process |
2018 | 464,354 | 1.66% | estimation process |
2019 | 471,519 | 1.52% | estimation process |
2020 | 477,082 | 1.17% | estimation process |
People born in Washoe County (2)
People born in Washoe County, including First advocate for wild mustangs in Nevada Velma Bronn Johnston, military officer and professor of military science Thomas Charles Prunty, .
List
Nevada Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Clark County | 2,315,963 | County in Nevada, United States |
Las Vegas | 646,790 | The twenty-fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area. |
Henderson | 329,172 | The second most populous city in Nevada and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area. |
North Las Vegas | 260,098 | A city located in Clark County, Nevada. |
Reno | 259,290 | The second most populous city in Nevada. |
Paradise | 223,167 | Town in Nevada, USA |
Sunrise Manor | 189,372 | Census designated place |
Spring Valley | 178,395 | Village in New York, United States |
Sparks | 106,900 | The most populous city in Washoe County, Nevada. |
Lyon County | 58,319 | County in Nevada, United States |
Carson City | 56,034 | The capital of Nevada. |
Elko County | 53,006 | County in Nevada, United States |
Douglas County | 49,088 | County in Nevada, United States |
Nye County | 48,054 | County in Nevada, United States |
Whitney | 38,585 | Art museum in New York City |
Pahrump | 36,441 | Census-designated place (CDP) and an unincorporated town in Nye County, Nevada |