Reno, Nevada Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

by btobers · Published June 21, 2019 · Updated September 12, 2024

Reno is located in the western part of Nevada and is nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The city is known for its four distinct seasons that bring hot summers, cold winters, and mild spring and fall. Reno has a rich history of cultural diversity, with Native American tribes, European settlers, Asian immigrants, and other cultures all having contributed to the city’s growth over time. The economy of Reno has traditionally been focused on tourism, gaming, and manufacturing industries. Recently, however, there has been significant growth in technology companies and startups as well as an increase in healthcare options.

Reno is home to a number of public schools as well as several universities including the University of Nevada-Reno (UNR) which offers more than 150 undergraduate programs across ten colleges. The Washoe County School District serves more than 64 thousand students from pre-kindergarten through high school at over 100 schools throughout Reno.

Reno has many notable landmarks such as the Truckee River Walk which runs along the Truckee River for 3 miles and features parks, gardens and sculptures; Nevada Museum of Art; National Automobile Museum; Wilbur D May Center; Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum; Wild Island Family Adventure Park; Virginia Street Bridge; Reno Arch; Lake Tahoe; and Mt Rose Ski Tahoe Resort among many others. Reno also hosts dozens of festivals throughout the year including Hot August Nights car show/festival that celebrates classic cars from days gone by as well as Street Vibrations motorcycle festival that brings thousands of bikers together every year.

Population: 180,480. Estimated population in July 2024: 203,550 (+12.8% change)
Males: 92,254 (51.1%), Females: 88,226 (48.9%)

Washoe County

Zip codes: 89501, 89502, 89503, 89506, 89509, 89510, 89511, 89512, 89523.

Demographics

Median resident age: 34.5 years
Median household income: $40,530
Median house value: $158,700

Population by Race

Races in Reno:

White Non-Hispanic (69.2%)
Hispanic (19.2%)
Other race (9.3%)
Two or more races (3.6%)
Black (2.6%)
Filipino (2.3%)
American Indian (2.1%)
Chinese (1.0%)
Asian Indian (0.6%)
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (0.6%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (15.9%), Irish (12.7%), English (11.4%), Italian (6.6%), United States (4.5%), French (3.5%).

Elevation: 4498 feet

Land area: 69.1 square miles

Population by Education

Reno, Nevada is a city of approximately 250,000 people. It is the fourth most populous city in the state of Nevada and the largest in northern Nevada. The population of Reno is made up of a diverse mix of people from all over the world. According to the latest census data, approximately 28% of Reno’s population is Hispanic or Latino and 12% are African American. In addition, there are many people from other parts of the world living in Reno such as those from India, Japan, China, and Vietnam. The median age for residents in Reno is 35 years old with a gender split of about 50/50 between males and females. The median household income for Reno residents is $53,561 and unemployment rate stands at 8%.

The city also boasts a vibrant economy with many different industries represented such as technology, manufacturing, healthcare, education and gaming. One unique aspect about Reno’s economy is that it has seen steady growth since 1990 even during times when other cities have experienced economic downturns. This can be attributed to its strategic location between California and Utah which allows businesses to take advantage of both markets. Additionally, there are several large employers located within city limits such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Switch Communications Group (SCG), Tesla Motors Inc., Microsoft Corporation and Apple Inc., which contribute significantly to local economic growth.

For population 25 years and over in Reno

High school or higher: 82.4%
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 25.0%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.4%
Unemployed: 5.6%
Mean travel time to work: 17.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Reno city

Never married: 29.1%
Now married: 46.6%
Separated: 2.5%
Widowed: 5.9%
Divorced: 15.9%

17.3% Foreign born (10.4% Latin America, 4.2% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: +44,865 (+33.1%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers in Reno:

ACUTE REHABILITATION AT WASHOE (10101 DOUBLE R BLVD)
HEALTHSOUTH REHAB HOSP OF RENO (555 GOULD ST)
SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL (235 WEST SIXTH ST)
ST MARYS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (235 W 6TH ST)
WASHOE MEDICAL CENTER (77 PRINGLE WAY)
WEST HILLS HOSPITAL (1240 E NINTH ST)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Reno:

RENO/TAHOE INTERNATIONAL (about 5 miles; RENO, NV; Abbreviation: RNO)
LAKE TAHOE (about 46 miles; SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA; Abbreviation: TVL)
BEALE AFB (about 115 miles; MARYSVILLE, CA; Abbreviation: BAB)

Other public-use airports nearest to Reno:

RENO/STEAD (about 11 miles; RENO, NV; Abbreviation: 4SD)
SPANISH SPRINGS (about 12 miles; RENO, NV; Abbreviation: N86)
CARSON (about 25 miles; CARSON CITY, NV; Abbreviation: CXP)

Amtrak station:
RENO (135 E. COMMERCIAL ROW). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/Universities in Reno:

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA-RENO (Full-time enrollment: 10,375; Public; Website: www.unr.edu; Offers Doctor’s degree)
TRUCKEE MEADOWS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 4,615; Location: 7000 DANDINI BLVD; Public; Website: www.tmcc.edu)
CAREER COLLEGE OF NORTHERN NEVADA (Full-time enrollment: 241; Location: 1195 A CORPORATE BLVD; Private, for-profit; Website: www.ccnn4u.com)
NORTHERN NEVADA BEAUTY ACADEMY (Full-time enrollment: 99; Location: 1050 MATLEY LN; Private, for-profit)
MORRISON UNIVERSITY (Full-time enrollment: 74; Location: 140 WASHINGTON ST; Private, for-profit; Website: www.morrison.edu; Offers Master’s degree)
CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT TRAINING-RENO (Full-time enrollment: 48; Location: 520 EVANS AVE; Private, not-for-profit)
WESTERN TRUCK SCHOOL (Location: 85 N EDISON WAY STE 2-3; Private, for-profit)
RALSTON SCHOOL OF MASSAGE AT WASHOE MEDICAL CENTER (Location: 77 PRINGLE WAY; Private, for-profit; Website: ralstonmassage.com)
RENO TAHOE JOB TRAINING ACADEMY (Location: 215 S WELLS AVE; Private, for-profit)
NORTHERN NEVADA REAL ESTATE SCHOOL (Location: 3951 S MCCARREN BLVD; Private, for-profit)
NEVADA SCHOOL OF INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE INC (Location: 600 S CENTER ST; Private, for-profit)
UNLIMITED HORIZONS SCHOOL OF TRAVEL (Location: 1105 TERMINAL WAY STE 111; Private, for-profit)
CAREER CHOICES (Location: 625 MARGRAVE DR STE 101; Private, for-profit; Website: career-choices.com)
UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYS OF NV-SYS OFF (Location: 2601 ENTERPRISE RD; Public; Website: www.nevada.edu; Offers Doctor’s degree)
JOIN (Location: 560 MILL ST; Public)
RENO PROFESSIONAL BARTENDING SCHOOL (Location: 40 S WELLS; Private, for-profit; Website: WWW.RENOPBS.COM)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Reno:

WESTERN NEVADA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 25 miles; Carson City, NV; Full-time enrollment: 2,167)
SIERRA COLLEGE (about 111 miles; ROCKLIN, CA; Full-time enrollment: 9,313)
AMERICAN RIVER COLLEGE (about 121 miles; SACRAMENTO, CA; Full-time enrollment: 13,984)
YUBA COLLEGE (about 122 miles; MARYSVILLE, CA; Full-time enrollment: 5,593)
BUTTE COLLEGE (about 123 miles; Oroville, CA; Full-time enrollment: 7,061)
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-SACRAMENTO (about 130 miles; SACRAMENTO, CA; Full-time enrollment: 20,830)
CHARLES A JONES SKILLS AND BUSINESS ED CENTER (about 132 miles; SACRAMENTO, CA; Full-time enrollment: 2,704)

Biggest public high schools in Reno:

NORTH VALLEYS HS (Students: 1,953; Location: 1470 EAST GOLDEN VALLEY; Grades: 09 – 12)
MCQUEEN HS (Students: 1,877; Location: 6055 LANCER; Grades: 09 – 12)
RENO HS (Students: 1,831; Location: 395 BOOTH STREET; Grades: 09 – 12)
GALENA HS (Students: 1,689; Location: 3600 BUTCH CASSIDY WAY; Grades: 09 – 12)
WOOSTER HS (Students: 1,471; Location: 1331 EAST PLUMB LANE; Grades: 09 – 12)
HUG, PROCTOR HS (Students: 1,242; Location: 2880 SUTRO; Grades: 09 – 12)
WASHOE HS (Students: 497; Location: 2880 SUTRO STREET; Grades: 07 – 12)
I CAN DO ANYTHING CHARTER SCHOOL (Students: 334; Location: 1195 CORPORATE BLVD. SUITE B; Grades: 09 – 12)
TMCC MAGNET HS (Students: 161; Location: 7000 DANDINI BOULEVARD; Grades: 11 – 12)
RAINSHADOW COMMUNITY CHARTER (Students: 79; Location: 434 WASHINGTON STREET; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high schools in Reno:

BISHOP MANOGUE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 621; Location: 400 BARTLETT ST; Grades: 9 – 12)
THE CHURCH ACADEMY (Students: 59; Location: 1205 NORTH MCCARRAN BLVD; Grades: KG – 12)
SILVER STATE ADVENTIST SCHOOL (Students: 49; Location: 1090 BRESSON AVE; Grades: KG – 12)
RENO BAPTIST ACADEMY (Students: 44; Location: 3940-9 SPRING DR; Grades: KG – 12)
TRUCKEE MEADOWS SCHOOL (Students: 40; Location: P O BOX 30012; Grades: KG – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Reno:

O’BRIEN MIDSCH (Students: 1,233; Location: 10500 STEAD BOULEVARD; Grades: 07 – 08)
BILLINGHURST MIDSCH (Students: 1,159; Location: 6685 CHESTERFIELD LANE; Grades: 07 – 08)
DAMONTE RANCH HIGH (Students: 1,019; Location: 10500 RIO WRANGLER PARKWAY; Grades: 07 – 11)
PINE, EDWARD MIDSCH (Students: 947; Location: 4800 NEIL ROAD; Grades: 07 – 08)
MATHEWS, BERNICE ELEM (Students: 874; Location: 2750 ELEMENTARY DRIVE; Grades: PK – 06)
SWOPE, DARRELL MIDSCH (Students: 844; Location: 901 KEELE DRIVE; Grades: 07 – 08)
VAUGHN, OTIS MIDSCH (Students: 771; Location: 1200 BRESSON AVENUE; Grades: 07 – 08)
SMITHRIDGE ELEM (Students: 747; Location: 4801 NEIL ROAD; Grades: PK – 06)
CLAYTON, ARCHIE MIDSCH (Students: 712; Location: 1295 WYOMING AVENUE; Grades: 07 – 08)
GOMES, NANCY ELEM (Students: 706; Location: 3870 LIMKIN STREET; Grades: PK – 06)

Biggest private primary/middle schools in Reno:

OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS (Students: 298; Location: 1125 LANDER STREET; Grades: KG – 8)
ST ALBERT SCHOOL (Students: 294; Location: 1255 ST ALBERTS STREET; Grades: KG – 8)
LITTLE FLOWER SCHOOL (Students: 278; Location: 1300 CASAZZA DRIVE; Grades: 1 – 8)
CHILD GARDEN AT SOUTH MEADOWS (Students: 228; Location: 9315 PROTOTYPE DRIVE; Grades: PK – KG)
HOLY CHILD DAY HOME (Students: 194; Location: 440 RENO AVENUE; Grades: PK – KG)
BROOKFIELD SCHOOL RENO (Students: 159; Location: 6800 S MCCARRAN BLVD; Grades: PK – 8)
MOUNTAINVIEW MONTESSORI SCHOOL (Students: 157; Location: 565 ZOLEZZI LANE; Grades: PK – 8)
CHILD GARDEN (Students: 156; Location: 565 REACTOR WAY; Grades: PK – 1)
SAGE RIDGE SCHOOL (Students: 139; Location: 2515 CROSSBOW COURT; Grades: 6 – 9)
CHILD GARDEN (Students: 129; Location: 455 HILL STREET; Grades: PK – KG)

Libraries

Library in Reno:

WASHOE COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $11,743,241; Location: P.O. BOX 2151; 736,665 books; 30,870 audio materials; 22,907 video materials; 1,834 serial subscriptions)