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Nuevo

California · 6,733 residents · 6.769 sq mi
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Nuevo is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,379. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $361,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,733
+63%since 2000
from 4,135 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
995 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 611 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
−1%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K7K8K1990201020202024Nuevo
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,379
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,129 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,969
+45%since 2000
from $17,897 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$361,500
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,411
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $783 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
20.2% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+62%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(2,702)
Black2%(84)
Hispanic / Latino29.4%(1,215)
Asian1.3%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.2%(2,405)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29%(1,952)
Black1.7%(112)
Hispanic / Latino65%(4,378)
Asian1.1%(71)
Other2.2%(150)
Diversity Score60.2%(4,053)
Diversity Score
60
+3%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.0 min
+57%since 2000
from 28.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
20.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nuevo, California?

Nuevo, California has about 6,733 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nuevo, California?

The typical household in Nuevo, California earns about $81,379 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nuevo, California expensive?

In Nuevo, California, the median home is worth about $361,500, and the typical rent is about $1,411 a month.

How educated are people in Nuevo, California?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Nuevo, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nuevo, California?

About 11.7% of people in Nuevo, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nuevo, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Nuevo, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,732 residents, a change of about 124 percent over that period.

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