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Nevada City

California · 3,152 residents · 2.246 sq mi
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Nevada City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,023. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $438,200. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the California median. Despite a median home value of $438,200, the poverty rate sits 52% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,152
+5%since 2000
from 3,001 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,403 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,336 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
+17%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Nevada City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,023
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,375
+62%since 2000
from $22,399 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$438,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $221,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,202
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $707 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
41.5% rent
Afford Score
8.6
+42%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(2,561)
Black0.8%(26)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(268)
Asian1.6%(51)
Other7%(219)
Diversity Score39.5%(1,245)
Diversity Score
39
+244%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 35.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.5%
−16.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.2%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nevada City, California?

Nevada City, California has about 3,152 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nevada City, California earns about $51,023 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 $438,200, and the typical rent is about $1,202 a month.

How educated are people in Nevada City, California?

About 35.2% 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 19.5% 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 169 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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