A Closer Look at Reno and Nevada’s Growth

There’s no doubt that Reno and the rest of the state have grown in population and diversity. It’s a fact that has only been highlighted more since the pandemic, where housing shortages were constantly covering the headlines. The U.S. Census Bureau has released information regarding how our population has changed in the last decade, and we’re here to help you take a look at Reno and Nevada’s growth.

What’s changed in the last ten years?

1. Nevada has become more populous, with an added 404,000 residents.
2. Nevada’s population grew to 3.1 million.
3. The majority-minority state ranked as the United States’ third most ethnically diverse.
4. The state’s 18 and older population grew by more than 18%.
5. The state’s 18 and under population grew by 4%.
6. Nevada’s urban counties grew more significantly than its rural counties.
7. More than 95% of the population growth in Nevada occurred in Clark and Washoe counties.
8. The Reno metro area grew 15.3%.
9. Even with the slowed population growth experienced in the last decade, Nevada was still among one of the fastest-growing states.

Why is the U.S. Census data important?

Data received from the U.S. Census will be used to allocate funding, decide where to build roads and how to respond to natural disasters, and help reapportion and redraw legislative and congressional districts. These decisions have drastic effects on cities and states and will lead the decisions that are made for the benefit of residents for the next ten years.

 

If you’re curious about how Nevada’s population growth has changed over the last decade and the insights we’ve gathered from monitoring the market over the years, contact the David Morris Group. We’re happy to be your Reno resource, and if you’re hoping to buy or sell a home in the coming months, we’d be honored to help. Give us a call at (775) 828-3292.