Wadsworth
Census-designated place in Washoe County, Nevada
Wadsworth is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Washoe County, Nevada, with 991 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,075 ft (1,242 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fernley, 7.1 miles SE.
- 991residents (2020 Census)
- 4,075 ftelevation · 1,242 m
- 3.7 sq miland area · 9.6 km²
- 267 / sq mipopulation density
- 89442ZIP code
About Wadsworth
Wadsworth is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washoe County, Nevada. As of the 2020 census, Wadsworth had a population of 991. It is part of the Reno–Sparks Metropolitan Statistical Area and located entirely within the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation. The town was named for General James S. Wadsworth, a Civil War general killed during the Battle of the Wilderness in 1864. It was given this name by Leland Stanford of the Central Pacific Railroad as a favor to General Irvin McDowell, whom Wadsworth had served under during the Civil War.
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Living in Wadsworth
- Median household income
- $63,056
- Median home value
- $86,400
- Median rent
- $950/mo
- Median age
- 48.4
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Wadsworth had 991 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 991 |
|---|---|
| Density | 267 per sq mi (103 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wadsworth at a glance
| State | Nevada (NV) |
|---|---|
| County | Washoe County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 991 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.71 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,075 ft (1,242 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6322° N, 119.2890° W |
| ZIP code | 89442 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3281000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wadsworth
- Fernley7.1 mi SE
- Nixon14.0 mi N
- Silver Springs17.6 mi S
- Stagecoach19.1 mi S
- Spanish Springs20.3 mi W
- Sparks23.0 mi W
- Sun Valley26.0 mi W
- Sutcliffe28.3 mi NW
- Dayton28.4 mi SW
- Golden Valley28.4 mi W
- Lemmon Valley29.2 mi W
- Fallon29.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wadsworth
What county is Wadsworth in?
Wadsworth is in Washoe County, Nevada.
What is the population of Wadsworth, NV?
991 people lived in Wadsworth at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wadsworth, NV?
The ZIP code of Wadsworth is 89442.
What is the elevation of Wadsworth?
4,075 feet (1,242 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wadsworth?
Fernley (7.1 mi), Nixon (14.0 mi), Silver Springs (17.6 mi), Stagecoach (19.1 mi), Spanish Springs (20.3 mi).
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