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Nice

California · 2,731 residents · 1.727 sq mi
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Nice has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,510. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $222,800. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 48% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 117%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,731
+9%since 2000
from 2,509 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,581 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.6
+5%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Nice
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,510
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,340 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,500
+25%since 2000
from $13,173 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,800
+117%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$495
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.3%
−32.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
42.4% rent
Vacancy rate
30.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
49.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.1
+112%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(2,068)
Black2.1%(53)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(217)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score27%(677)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(2,009)
Black2.3%(63)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(384)
Asian1.4%(39)
Other1.7%(47)
Diversity Score43.9%(1,199)
Diversity Score
44
+63%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.4%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Female
58.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.5%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nice, California?

Nice, California has about 2,731 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nice, California?

The typical household in Nice, California earns about $31,510 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nice, California expensive?

In Nice, California, the median home is worth about $222,800, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in Nice, California?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Nice, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nice, California?

About 13.4% of people in Nice, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nice, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Nice, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 757 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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