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Nevada County

Arkansas · 8,997 residents · 617.79 sq mi
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Nevada County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,375. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $62,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,997
−10%since 2000
from 9,955 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+10%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Nevada County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,375
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,962 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,020
+48%since 2000
from $14,184 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$561
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.6%
−41.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.6%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+12%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(6,618)
Black31%(3,088)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(151)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.4%(5,618)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(5,861)
Black30.7%(2,758)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(220)
Asian0.3%(23)
Other1.6%(145)
Diversity Score60.2%(5,420)
Diversity Score
60
+7%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.8%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nevada County, Arkansas?

Nevada County, Arkansas has about 8,997 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nevada County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Nevada County, Arkansas earns about $38,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nevada County, Arkansas expensive?

In Nevada County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $62,300, and the typical rent is about $561 a month.

How educated are people in Nevada County, Arkansas?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Nevada County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nevada County, Arkansas?

About 20.0% of people in Nevada County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nevada County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Nevada County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,104 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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