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Nevada

Missouri · 8,386 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 $29,112. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,000. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,386
−3%since 2000
from 8,607 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
924 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 948 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+8%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Nevada
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,112
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,774 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,270
+8%since 2000
from $15,118 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$471
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.9%
−26.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
47.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+15%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(7,884)
Black1.1%(89)
Hispanic / Latino2%(167)
Asian0.8%(66)
Other2.6%(217)
Diversity Score15.3%(1,285)
Diversity Score
15
+121%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.0 min
−5%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nevada, Missouri?

Nevada, Missouri has about 8,386 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nevada, Missouri?

The typical household in Nevada, Missouri earns about $29,112 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 $75,000, and the typical rent is about $471 a month.

How educated are people in Nevada, Missouri?

About 15.1% 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 24.9% 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 211 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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