Spanish Springs is a CDP located in Washoe County Nevada. Spanish Springs has a 2024 population of 16,644. Spanish Springs is currently growing at a rate of 0.68% annually and its population has increased by 5.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,820 in 2020.
The average household income in Spanish Springs is $148,718 with a poverty rate of 3.39%. The median age in Spanish Springs is 46 years: 45.8 years for males, and 46.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Spanish Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,404 | 82.25% |
| Two or more races | 1,654 | 9.44% |
| Other race | 742 | 4.24% |
| Native American | 226 | 1.29% |
| Asian | 225 | 1.28% |
| Black or African American | 162 | 0.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 99 | 0.57% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,496 | 2.69 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
| Married | 4,352 | 2.99 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Non Family | 1,237 | 1.24 | 87.6 | 12.4 |
| Female | 526 | 3.26 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Male | 381 | 3.27 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
89.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 298 | 2.33% |
| Associates Degree | 1,480 | 11.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,638 | 20.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,453 | 11.36% |
| High School Graduate | 3,174 | 24.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 164 | 1.28% |
| Some College | 3,583 | 28.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,597 | 10,288 | 3,597 |
| Hispanic | 1,213 | 1,093 | 226 |
| 2+ Races | 777 | 766 | 148 |
| Other Race | 483 | 407 | 41 |
| Asian | 189 | 189 | 86 |
| Native American | 160 | 121 | 84 |
| Black | 111 | 111 | 14 |
| Islander | 54 | 54 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 52.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $79,316 | $84,028 | $76,462 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,286 | $115,556 | $92,279 |
| High School Graduate | $56,476 | $75,218 | $51,830 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $51,111 | $48,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $68,426 | $76,610 | $58,907 |
| Some College | $58,861 | $76,447 | $50,240 |
$68,426
Average Earnings
$76,610
Average Male
$58,907
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.41% of Spanish Springs residents speak only English, while 6.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,712 | 466 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic | 2,156 | 87 | 4.04% |
| Multiple | 1,654 | 86 | 5.2% |
| Islander | 99 | 15 | 15.15% |
| Other | 742 | 11 | 1.48% |
| Asian | 225 | 9 | 4% |
| Black | 161 | 1 | 0.62% |
3.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
4%
Male Poverty Rate
2.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Spanish Springs is Islander, with 15.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Spanish Springs is Black, with 0.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.87% |
| Some College | 5.35% |
| High School | 4.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 9.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.7% |
| Male Employed | 1.31% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $129,688 | $158,200 |
| Households | $121,250 | $148,718 |
| Married Families | $138,322 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,172 | $86,465 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.8%
Male Marriage Rate
62.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,620
Number of Veterans
1,512
Male Veterans
108
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 599 |
| Second Gulf War | 367 |
| First Gulf War | 292 |
| Korea | 31 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 557 |
| 65 to 74 | 458 |
| 75+ | 251 |
| 35 to 54 | 244 |
| 18 to 34 | 110 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,468 | 12.52% |
| Hispanic | 160 | 11.67% |
| Other Race | 62 | 11.59% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 4.5% |
| Native American | 39 | 23.49% |
| Islander | 11 | 15.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
38.71%
Born in Spanish Springs
95.51%
Native Born
4.49%
Foreign Born
1.08%
Non Citizen
3.4%
Naturalized
95.51% of Spanish Springs residents were born in the United States, with 38.71% having been born in Nevada. 1.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,644 | 113 | 0.68% |
| 2023 | 16,531 | 113 | 0.69% |
| 2022 | 16,418 | 287 | 1.78% |
| 2021 | 16,131 | 311 | 1.97% |
| 2020 | 15,820 | -118 | -0.74% |
| 2019 | 15,938 | -303 | -1.87% |
| 2018 | 16,241 | -217 | -1.32% |
| 2017 | 16,458 | 367 | 2.28% |
| 2016 | 16,091 | 302 | 1.91% |
| 2015 | 15,789 | 467 | 3.05% |
| 2014 | 15,322 | 126 | 0.83% |
| 2013 | 15,196 | -240 | -1.55% |
| 2012 | 15,436 | 684 | 4.64% |
| 2011 | 14,752 | -312 | -2.07% |
| 2010 | 15,064 | 0 | 0% |