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Nevada

Texas · 1,314 residents · 2.386 sq mi
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Nevada is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,250. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 751 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $273,600. Households here earn about 57% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 179%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,314
+133%since 2000
from 563 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
551 / sq mi
+133%since 2000
from 236 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+23%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4076749401K1K1990201020202024Nevada
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,250
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,443
+133%since 2000
from $15,221 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$273,600
+179%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,083
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
95.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
4.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+94%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(483)
Black5.5%(31)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(37)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score29%(163)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(1,020)
Black2.7%(35)
Hispanic / Latino14%(184)
Asian1.1%(14)
Other2.8%(36)
Diversity Score44%(578)
Diversity Score
44
+52%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.5 min
+24%since 2000
from 31.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.4%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nevada, Texas?

Nevada, Texas has about 1,314 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nevada, Texas?

The typical household in Nevada, Texas earns about $100,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nevada, Texas expensive?

In Nevada, Texas, the median home is worth about $273,600, and the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.

How educated are people in Nevada, Texas?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in Nevada, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nevada, Texas?

About 7.2% of people in Nevada, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nevada, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Nevada, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 818 residents, a change of about 165 percent over that period.

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