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Nevada City

California · 3,174 residents (2025 est.) · 2.246 sq mi
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Nevada City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,792. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $677,400. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,172
+6%since 2000
from 3,001 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,412 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,336 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.8
+21%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,174 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Nevada City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,792
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,411
+121%since 2000
from $22,399 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
+7%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information5.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$677,400
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $221,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,411
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $707 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
45.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.9
+48%since 2000
from 6.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(2,748)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(104)
Asian0.7%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(345)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(2,847)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(85)
Asian0.9%(29)
Other6.4%(203)
Diversity Score23.7%(751)
Diversity Score
24
+106%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.5%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.5%
−15.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2017
from 84.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 88.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nevada City, California?

Nevada City, California has about 3,172 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nevada City, California?

The typical household in Nevada City, California earns about $75,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nevada City, California expensive?

In Nevada City, California, the median home is worth about $677,400, and the typical rent is about $1,411 a month.

How educated are people in Nevada City, California?

About 49.5% of adults age 25 and over in Nevada City, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nevada City, California?

About 8.9% of people in Nevada City, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nevada City, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Nevada City, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 189 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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