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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Nevada City

California · 2,983 residents · 2.246 sq mi
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Nevada City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,061. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $145,700. With a median age of 38.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 30% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,983
−1%vs 2000
vs 3,001 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,328 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 1,336 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.1
−12%vs 2000
vs 43.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Nevada City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,061
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,667 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,412
−31%vs 2000
vs $22,399 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.8%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$145,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $221,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$516
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $707 in 2000
US average: $450
56.0%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.5% in 2000
44.0% rent
5.8
−4%vs 2000
vs 6.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(2,922)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4%(120)
Asian1.5%(45)
Other0.3%(9)
Diversity Score13.9%(416)
14
+21%vs 2000
vs 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.6%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.9%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
13.4%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
+48%vs 2000
vs 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Nevada City, California?

Nevada City, California has about 2,983 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Nevada City, California earns about $25,061 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 $145,700, and the typical rent is about $516 a month.

How educated are people in Nevada City, California?

About 32.6% 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 10.8% of people in Nevada City, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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