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Nevada City

California · 3,068 residents · 2.246 sq mi
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Nevada City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $496,700. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,068
+2%since 2000
from 3,001 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,366 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,336 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.5
+9%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Nevada City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,167
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,387
+36%since 2000
from $22,399 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$496,700
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $221,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,171
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $707 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.1%
−22.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
42.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.4
+39%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(2,680)
Black0.8%(26)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(205)
Asian1.5%(45)
Other1.7%(54)
Diversity Score25.2%(774)
Diversity Score
25
+119%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+31%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.8%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nevada City, California?

Nevada City, California has about 3,068 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nevada City, California earns about $59,167 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 $496,700, and the typical rent is about $1,171 a month.

How educated are people in Nevada City, California?

About 35.8% 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 4.6% 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 85 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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