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Nice

California · 2,929 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 $44,024. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $109,500. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 44% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,929
+17%since 2000
from 2,509 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,696 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
+9%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Nice
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,024
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,340 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,387
+70%since 2000
from $13,173 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$949
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
37.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65%(1,904)
Black1.8%(54)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(507)
Asian2.1%(62)
Other4.7%(138)
Diversity Score56.2%(1,646)
Diversity Score
56
+108%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+61%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 46.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nice, California?

Nice, California has about 2,929 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nice, California?

The typical household in Nice, California earns about $44,024 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 $109,500, and the typical rent is about $949 a month.

How educated are people in Nice, California?

About 16.0% 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 18.1% 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 955 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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

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