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Nevada

Missouri · 8,404 residents (2025 est.) · 9.077 sq mi
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Nevada has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,813. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,700. The poverty rate of 27.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,925
−8%since 2000
from 8,607 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
873 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 948 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
+11%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,404 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Nevada
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,813
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,774 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,811
+51%since 2000
from $15,118 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
−5%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$720
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
47.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+28%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(8,187)
Black1%(89)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(111)
Asian0.4%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(596)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(6,984)
Black2.2%(176)
Hispanic / Latino5%(398)
Asian1.2%(97)
Other3.4%(270)
Diversity Score27.4%(2,170)
Diversity Score
27
+295%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
+11%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 25.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.5%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2017
from 72.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nevada, Missouri?

Nevada, Missouri has about 7,925 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nevada, Missouri?

The typical household in Nevada, Missouri earns about $42,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nevada, Missouri expensive?

In Nevada, Missouri, the median home is worth about $122,700, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Nevada, Missouri?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Nevada, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nevada, Missouri?

About 27.8% of people in Nevada, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nevada, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Nevada, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 672 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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