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Nevada

Missouri · 8,212 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 $37,451. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $73,500. Households here earn about 35% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,212
−5%since 2000
from 8,607 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
905 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 948 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+3%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Nevada
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,451
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,774 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,844
+38%since 2000
from $15,118 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,500
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
51.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−12%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Nevada on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(7,219)
Black1.2%(98)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(280)
Asian0.7%(56)
Other4.8%(393)
Diversity Score23.9%(1,962)
Diversity Score
24
+245%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+13%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.7%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
55.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nevada, Missouri?

Nevada, Missouri has about 8,212 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nevada, Missouri?

The typical household in Nevada, Missouri earns about $37,451 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 $73,500, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Nevada, Missouri?

About 18.8% 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 19.9% 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 385 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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