Poverty Rate in Washoe County, Nevada
In Washoe County, Nevada, an estimated 49,893 of 489,465 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Washoe County, Nevada?
The poverty rate in Washoe County, Nevada is 10.2%.
- How many people in Washoe County, Nevada live in poverty?
In Washoe County, Nevada, an estimated 49,893 of 489,465 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Washoe County, Nevada compare to the average for Nevada?
The poverty rate in Washoe County, Nevada is 18.4% lower than the Nevada average. In Washoe County, Nevada, an estimated 10.2% of 489,465 people live in poverty. In Nevada, 12.5% of 3,139,138 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Washoe County, Nevada compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Washoe County, Nevada is 19.05% lower than the US average. In Washoe County, Nevada, an estimated 10.2% of 489,465 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Carson City, Nevada 11.2% of 55,586 people.
- Cold Springs, Nevada 6.2% of 10,738 people.
- Crystal Bay, Nevada 0% of 184 people.
- Empire, Nevada 0% of 162 people.
- Fernley, Nevada 10% of 22,868 people.
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
19.4% Poverty Rate for Pacific Islanders in Washoe County, Nevada
2021
19.4% of 3 thousand people
Black or African American
8.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Washoe County, Nevada
2022
8.6% of 11 thousand people
White
7.5% Poverty Rate for White people in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
7.5% of 310 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
16.8% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
16.8% of 8 thousand people
Asian
11.2% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
11.2% of 30 thousand people
Some other race
11.4% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
11.4% of 40 thousand people
Two or more races
14.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
14.3% of 89 thousand people
Hispanic
14.3% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
14.3% of 130 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
7.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
7.2% of 285 thousand people
Under 18 years
11.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
11.1% of 100 thousand people
Under 5 years
10.2% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
10.2% of 26 thousand people
5 to 17 years
11.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
11.4% of 74 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
10.9% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
10.9% of 100 thousand people
18 to 64 years
9.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
9.4% of 302 thousand people
18 to 34 years
10.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
10.4% of 113 thousand people
35 to 64 years
8.8% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
8.8% of 189 thousand people
60 years and over
9.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
9.6% of 123 thousand people
65 years and over
9.3% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
9.3% of 89 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
8.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
8.6% of 351 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
14.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
14.4% of 34 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
12.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
12.8% of 78 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
8.6% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
8.6% of 115 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
4.3% of 124 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
5.7% of 265 thousand people
Employed
4.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
4.9% of 255 thousand people
Male
4.4% Poverty Rate for employed men in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
4.4% of 138 thousand people
Female
5.5% Poverty Rate for employed women in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
5.5% of 117 thousand people
Unemployed
25% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
25% of 10 thousand people
Male
25.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
25.5% of 5 thousand people
Female
24.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
24.5% of 5 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
9.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
9.5% of 404 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
2.1% of 183 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
13.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
13.1% of 96 thousand people
Did not work
17.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
17.4% of 125 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
17.9% Poverty Rate for single people in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
17.9% of 127 thousand people
Male
15.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
15.5% of 65 thousand people
Female
20.4% Poverty Rate for single women in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
20.4% of 62 thousand people
18 to 24 years
30.1% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
30.1% of 13 thousand people
25 to 34 years
10.3% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
10.3% of 30 thousand people
35 to 44 years
16.5% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
16.5% of 19 thousand people
45 to 54 years
19.9% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
19.9% of 13 thousand people
55 to 64 years
26.4% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
26.4% of 18 thousand people
65 to 74 years
18.4% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
18.4% of 18 thousand people
75 years and over
10.9% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
10.9% of 16 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
2.5% of 61 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
28.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
28.2% of 29 thousand people
Did not work
34.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
34.9% of 38 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
9.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Washoe County, Nevada
2023
9.6%
Nevada Counties
Browse By County in Nevada
| County | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|
| Clark County, Nevada Poverty Rate | 15.1% |
| Washoe County, Nevada Poverty Rate | 11.2% |
| Clark County, Nevada Poverty Rate | 13.1% |
| Washoe County, Nevada Poverty Rate | 10.2% |