Reno’s population in 2026: 287,532
—Source: World Population Review
Sparks’ population in 2026: 112,456
—Source: World Population Review
Breakdown by party of registered voters in Washoe County (which accounts for 15.68% of Nevada voters) as of Oct. 1, 2026:
- Republican: 101,871
- Democrat: 93,074
- Independent American Party: 14,418
- Libertarian: 2,841
- Non-partisan: 109,466
- Other: 5,242
—Source: Office of Nevada Secretary of State
Washoe County’s population in 2025: 519,471
Washoe County’s projected population in 2043: 578,070
—Sources: Nevada Tomorrow and Nevada Department of Taxation
Median Reno household income in 2026: $80,760
—Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Median list price of a home in September 2026: $645,450
Median list price of a home in September 2016: $367,000
—Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Percentage by which the cost of living in Reno exceeds that national average in 2026: 5 percent
—Source: Payscale