Reno, NV Demographics

A map of Reno's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	154,694	152,015	56.6%	57.5%
Hispanic	70,362	66,980	25.8%	25.4%
Asian	18,732	18,344	6.9%	6.9%
Multiracial	16,398	14,064	6.0%	5.3%
Black	8,218	7,575	3.0%	2.9%
Native American/Other	4,808	5,187	1.8%	2.0%

Reno, Nevada has an estimated population of 273,212, an increase from the 264,165 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.6% White, 25.8% Hispanic, 6.9% Asian, 6.0% Multiracial, 3.0% Black, and 1.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Reno, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Reno has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nevada overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Reno, that probability was 59.6% in 2020 and 60.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Reno is ranked the 4th most populous place in Nevada, out of 132 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Reno was ranked the 3rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Reno's White Population

154,694 residents of Reno, or 56.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Reno is considerably higher than in Nevada overall, where 44.8% of the population is White. Reno ranks 108th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Reno's White population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Reno's population has decreased from 57.5% to 56.6%.

Reno is more White than neighboring Sun Valley (43.1% White), and Sparks (52.8% White). Reno is less White than neighboring Golden Valley (73.5% White), Mogul (85.6% White), and Verdi (91.6% White).

Reno's Black Population

8,218 residents of Reno, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Reno is lower than in Nevada overall, where 9% of the population is Black. Reno ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Reno's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. Black residents' share of Reno's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Reno is more Black than neighboring Golden Valley (0.2% Black), Mogul (0% Black), Sun Valley (1.3% Black), Verdi (0% Black), and Sparks (2.3% Black).

Reno's Asian Population

18,732 residents of Reno, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Reno is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 8.8% of the population is Asian. Reno ranks 9th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Reno's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. Asian residents' share of Reno's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.9%.

Reno is more Asian than neighboring Golden Valley (0% Asian), Mogul (1% Asian), Sun Valley (1.6% Asian), Verdi (5.8% Asian), and Sparks (6.2% Asian).

Reno's Hispanic Population

70,362 residents of Reno, or 25.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Reno is slightly lower than in Nevada overall, where 29.6% of the population is Hispanic. Reno ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Reno's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Reno's population has remained roughly unchanged at 25.8%.

Reno is more Hispanic than neighboring Golden Valley (22.7% Hispanic), Mogul (3.9% Hispanic), and Verdi (0% Hispanic). Reno is less Hispanic than neighboring Sun Valley (49.5% Hispanic), and Sparks (32.4% Hispanic).

Reno's Native American/Other Population

4,808 residents of Reno, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Reno is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Reno ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Reno's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Reno's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Reno is more Native American/Other than neighboring Golden Valley (0% Native American/Other), Mogul (0.9% Native American/Other), Sun Valley (0.9% Native American/Other), and Verdi (0% Native American/Other). Reno is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sparks (2.1% Native American/Other).

Reno's Multiracial Population

16,398 residents of Reno, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Reno is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 6% of the population is Multiracial. Reno ranks 38th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Reno's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Reno's population has increased from 5.3% to 6.0%.

Reno is more Multiracial than neighboring Golden Valley (3.7% Multiracial), Sun Valley (3.6% Multiracial), Verdi (2.6% Multiracial), and Sparks (4.2% Multiracial). Reno is less Multiracial than neighboring Mogul (8.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.