The Reno–Sparks Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of three counties in Western Nevada, anchored by the cities of Reno and Sparks. As of the 2020 census, the MSA had a population of 549,831.

Counties Lyon Storey Washoe

Communities

Cities Fallon (Combined Statistical Area) Fernley Reno (Principal city) Carson City (Combined Statistical Area) Sparks Yerington

Census-designated places Note: All census-designated places are unincorporated. Cold Springs Crystal Bay Empire Gerlach Golden Valley Incline Village Lemmon Valley Mogul Nixon Spanish Springs Sun Valley Sutcliffe Verdi Virginia City Wadsworth

Unincorporated places Gold Hill New Washoe City Pleasant Valley Poeville Pyramid Vya

Demographics As of the 2010 census, there were 425,417 people, 165,187 households, and 103,909 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 77.0% White, 2.3% African American, 1.7% Native American, 5.1% Asian, 0.6% Pacific Islander, 9.4% some other race, and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.1% of the population.

In 2011, the estimated median income for a household in the MSA was $50,768, and the median income for a family was $60,605. Males had a median income of $44,883 versus $35,560 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $27,500.

CountySeat2025 estimate2020 CensusChangeAreaDensityWashoeRenoLyonYeringtonStoreyVirginia CityTotal Combined Statistical Area The Reno–Carson City–Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-CA Combined Statistical Area (CSA) is made up of six counties and one independent city, Carson City. The statistical area includes two metropolitan areas and two micropolitan areas. As of the 2010 Census, the CSA had a population of 579,668.

Components Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) Reno (Washoe, Lyon, and Storey counties) Carson City (Consolidated municipality/Independent city) Micropolitan Statistical Areas (μSAs) Gardnerville Ranchos (Douglas and Alpine counties) Fallon (Churchill County)

Statistical Area2025 estimate2020 CensusChangeAreaDensityReno, NV Metropolitan Statistical AreaCarson City, NV Metropolitan Statistical AreaGardnerville Ranchos, NV-CA Micropolitan Statistical AreaFallon, NV Micropolitan Statistical AreaTotal

See also

Nevada census statistical areas Reno (Nevada gaming area)

References