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Additional Demographics
This is a supplemental dashboard that contains certified population estimates & consensus forecast. For overall and selected population groups visit the Washoe County demographics page.
Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Nevada State Demographer Certified Population Estimates
Value
Compared to:
Nevada State Demographer Certified Population Estimates County: Washoe
Nevada State Demographer Certified Population Estimates County: Washoe
508,759
Population
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(501,635)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Nevada State Demographer Certified Population Estimates Census Place: Reno
Nevada State Demographer Certified Population Estimates Census Place: Reno
277,517
Population
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(274,129)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Nevada State Demographer Certified Population Estimates Census Place: Sparks
Nevada State Demographer Certified Population Estimates Census Place: Sparks
113,816
Population
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(111,735)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Washoe County Population by Selected Demographics – State Demographer
Value
Compared to:
Washoe County Population by Selected Demographics – State Demographer County: Washoe
Washoe County Population by Selected Demographics – State Demographer County: Washoe
501,635
Population
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(485,113)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Washoe County Population Percent Change Over Past 5 Years – State Demographer County: Washoe
Washoe County Population Percent Change Over Past 5 Years – State Demographer County: Washoe
3.4%
Percent change
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(2.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Washoe County 20-Year Population Projections
Value
Compared to:
Washoe County 20-Year Population Projections County: Washoe
Washoe County 20-Year Population Projections County: Washoe
580,672
Population
(2042)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(579,146)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Washoe County Consensus Forecast – Total Employment
Value
Compared to:
Washoe County Consensus Forecast – Total Employment County: Washoe
Washoe County Consensus Forecast – Total Employment County: Washoe
379,528
Total employment projection
(2042)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(376,835)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Washoe County Consensus Forecast – Total Population
Value
Compared to:
Washoe County Consensus Forecast – Total Population County: Washoe
Washoe County Consensus Forecast – Total Population County: Washoe
587,479
Population projection
(2042)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(583,578)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
