Reno City PUMA, NV

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2021 Population

193,597

1.59% 1-year growth

US Senator

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

35.7

0.563% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.2%

2.12% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$59,567

9.34% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$370,200

7.74% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

99,027

1.26% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Reno City PUMA, NV had a population of 194k people with a median age of 35.7 and a median household income of $59,567. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Reno City PUMA, NV grew from 190,561 to 193,597, a 1.59% increase and its median household income grew from $54,481 to $59,567, a 9.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Reno City PUMA, NV are White (Non-Hispanic) (57.6%), Other (Hispanic) (11.5%), White (Hispanic) (9.75%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.75%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.54%).

25.9% of the households in Reno City PUMA, NV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

90.9% of the residents in Reno City PUMA, NV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Washoe County (South Central)--Reno City PUMA, NV are University of Nevada-Reno (5,266 degrees awarded in 2021), Truckee Meadows Community College (2,686 degrees), and Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno (146 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Reno City PUMA, NV was $370,200, and the homeownership rate was 41.9%.

Most people in Reno City PUMA, NV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Reno City PUMA, NV was 2 cars per household.

Reno City PUMA, NV borders Washoe County (South) PUMA, NV and Sparks City PUMA, NV.

United States Nevada

Population & Diversity

Reno City PUMA, NV is home to a population of 194k people, from which 90.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 16.7% of Reno City PUMA, NV residents were born outside of the country (32.3k people).

In 2021, there were 4.99 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (112k people) in Reno City PUMA, NV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22.3k Other (Hispanic) and 18.9k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Reno City PUMA, NV are Spanish (31,959 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (5,129 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,301 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

96,854

Women

50%

96,676

Men

50%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 193,530 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

90.9%

2021 Citizenship

90.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 90.9% of Reno City PUMA, NV residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Reno City PUMA, NV was 90.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Reno City PUMA, NV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Reno City PUMA, NV

White (Non-Hispanic)
112k ± 2.43k
Other (Hispanic)
22.3k ± 2.09k
White (Hispanic)
18.9k ± 1.31k

26.4%

Hispanic Population

51.2k people

26.4% of the people in Reno City PUMA, NV are hispanic (51.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Reno City PUMA, NV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
11,607 ± 2,565 people
Philippines
5,863 ± 1,851 people
El Salvador
1,474 ± 939 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Reno City PUMA, NV was Mexico, the natal country of 11,607 Reno City PUMA, NV residents, followed by Philippines with 5,863 and El Salvador with 1,474.

Foreign-Born Population

16.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

32.3k people

17.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

33.6k people

As of 2021, 16.7% of Reno City PUMA, NV residents (32.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Reno City PUMA, NV was 17.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Reno City PUMA, NV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
31,959 households (17.5%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
5,129 households (2.81%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,301 households (0.712%)

25.9% of the households in Reno City PUMA, NV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Reno City PUMA, NV was Spanish. 17.5% of the households in Reno City PUMA, NV reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,091 ± 424
Gulf War (2001-)
2,240 ± 396
Gulf War (1990s)
1,621 ± 335

Reno City PUMA, NV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.83 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Reno City PUMA, NV employs 99k people. The largest industries in Reno City PUMA, NV are Restaurants & Food Services (6,898 people), Construction (6,717 people), and Amusement & Recreation (6,129 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($136,175), Savings institutions, including credit unions ($133,882), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($119,369).

Males in Reno City PUMA, NV have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,033. The income inequality in Reno City PUMA, NV (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

45,517

Women

46.5%

52,274

Men

53.5%

The workforce of Reno City PUMA, NV in 2020 was 97,791 people, with 46.5% woman, and 53.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Reno City PUMA, NV.

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Occupations

99k

2021 Value

1.26%

1 Year growth

± 1.26%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Reno City PUMA, NV grew at a rate of 1.26%, from 97.8k employees to 99k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Reno City PUMA, NV, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,541 people), Registered nurses (2,356 people), and Other managers (2,319 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Reno City PUMA, NV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nevada (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

99k

2021 Value

1.26%

1 Year growth

± 1.26%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Reno City PUMA, NV grew at a rate of 1.26%, from 97.8k employees to 99k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Reno City PUMA, NV, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,898 people), Construction (6,717 people), and Amusement & Recreation (6,129 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Reno City PUMA, NV, though some of these residents may live in Reno City PUMA, NV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,749

Median earning men ± $985

$33,574

Median earning women ± $762

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($75,987), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($74,150), and Information ($63,163).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($64,350), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($48,045), and Construction ($42,115).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Nevada. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nevada.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Nevada went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.05%).

Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are the senators currently representing the state of Nevada. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nevada is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Reno City PUMA, NV. Showing the available data for Nevada.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.7%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.05%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Nevada went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.05%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nevada for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Nevada

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Catherine Cortez Masto

Senator from Nevada

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jacky Rosen

Senator from Nevada

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are the senators currently representing Nevada.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Nevada over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Nevada

Nevada is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nevada have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Reno City PUMA, NV awarded 8,306 degrees. The student population of Reno City PUMA, NV in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 13,855 male students and 17,153 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Reno City PUMA, NV are White (4,560 and 56%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2,013 and 24.7%), Asian (589 and 7.24%), and Two or More Races (477 and 5.86%).

The largest universities in Reno City PUMA, NV by number of degrees awarded are University of Nevada-Reno (5,266 and 63.4%), Truckee Meadows Community College (2,686 and 32.3%), and Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno (146 and 1.76%).

The most popular majors in Washoe County (South Central)--Reno City PUMA, NV are Other Science Technologies (407 and 4.9%), General Health & Wellness (381 and 4.59%), and General Business (311 and 3.74%).

The median tuition cost in Washoe County (South Central)--Reno City PUMA, NV for a public four year colleges is $5,279 for in-state students and $17,167 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Reno City PUMA, NV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 41.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 31,008 (44.7% men and 55.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 31,008 students enrolled in Reno City PUMA, NV, 44.7% men and 55.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,898 records, of which 54.2% were women and 45.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Marketing & Marketing Management
192 degree-majors awarded
General Health & Wellness
381 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
210 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Washoe County (South Central)--Reno City PUMA, NV was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 192 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Washoe County (South Central)--Reno City PUMA, NV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Nevada-Reno
5,266 degrees awarded
Truckee Meadows Community College
2,686 degrees awarded
Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno
146 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Nevada-Reno with 5,266 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,528 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Reno City PUMA, NV, which is 0.738 times less than the 4,778 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,560 degrees mean that there were 2.27 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2,013 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,279) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($557) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,309) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.695% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.02% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Reno City PUMA, NV in 2021 were Some college (41.5k), High School or Equivalent (37.9k), and Bachelors Degree (30k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Reno City PUMA, NV was $370,200 in 2021, which is 1.51 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $343,600 to $370,200, a 7.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Reno City PUMA, NV is 41.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Reno City PUMA, NV have an average commute time of 20.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Reno City PUMA, NV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Reno City PUMA, NV is $59,567. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Reno City PUMA, NV was Washoe County (South) PUMA, NV with a value of $100,552, followed by Las Vegas (Northeast) & North Las Vegas (Outer) Cities PUMA, NV and Henderson (East) & Boulder Cities PUMA, NV, with respective values of $84,774 and $82,942.

Housing

Property

$370,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,712

$34,434

Median Property Taxes

±$1,334

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Reno City PUMA, NV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Reno City PUMA, NV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

41.9%

Homeownership

2021

70%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 41.9% of the housing units in Reno City PUMA, NV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 41.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Reno City PUMA, NV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Reno City PUMA, NV was Washoe County (South) PUMA, NV with a value of $100,552, followed by Las Vegas (Northeast) & North Las Vegas (Outer) Cities PUMA, NV and Henderson (East) & Boulder Cities PUMA, NV, with respective values of $84,774 and $82,942.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Reno City PUMA, NV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,567

Median Household Income

± $1,601

82.1k

Number of Households

± 2,247

In 2021, the median household income of the 82.1k households in Reno City PUMA, NV grew to $59,567 from the previous year's value of $54,481.

The following chart displays the households in Reno City PUMA, NV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.436

2021 Wage GINI in Reno City PUMA, NV

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Reno City PUMA, NV

In 2021, the income inequality in Reno City PUMA, NV was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.1% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Reno City PUMA, NV was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Reno City PUMA, NV in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Reno City PUMA, NV across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (69.7%)
Carpooled (12.6%)
Worked At Home (7.61%)

In 2021, 69.7% of workers in Reno City PUMA, NV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.6%) and those who worked at home (7.61%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Reno City PUMA, NV have a shorter commute time (20.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.45% of the workforce in Reno City PUMA, NV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Reno City PUMA, NV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Reno City PUMA, NV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Reno City PUMA, NV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Reno City PUMA, NV (26.9k out of 189k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Reno City PUMA, NV is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.7% of the population of Reno City PUMA, NV has health coverage, with 51% on employee plans, 14.6% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 9.94% on non-group plans, and 2.02% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 27.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.3%

Uninsured

51%

Employer Coverage

14.6%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

9.94%

Non-Group

2.02%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Reno City PUMA, NV grew by 0.158% from 11.3% to 11.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Reno City PUMA, NV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.