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Nevada

Missouri · 8,607 residents · 9.077 sq mi
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Nevada has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,774. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $57,500. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,607
Unchangedsince 1990
from 8,597 in 1990
1990 – 2025
948 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 947 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.3
Unchangedsince 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Nevada
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,774
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,734 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,118
+73%since 1990
from $8,734 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.0%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 22.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$361
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $273 in 1990
US average: $602
57.7%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 60.8% in 1990
42.3% rent
2.2
+15%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(8,353)
Black1%(84)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(29)
Asian0.9%(78)
Diversity Score7.8%(666)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(8,187)
Black1%(89)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(111)
Asian0.4%(38)
Diversity Score6.9%(596)
7
−11%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.5%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.2%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 66.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.7 min
−1%since 1990
from 12.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nevada, Missouri?

Nevada, Missouri has about 8,607 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Nevada, Missouri?

The typical household in Nevada, Missouri earns about $25,774 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 $57,500, and the typical rent is about $361 a month.

How educated are people in Nevada, Missouri?

About 14.5% 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 20.0% of people in Nevada, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nevada, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Nevada, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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