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Nevada County

Arkansas · 8,310 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 $39,946. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 1,645 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $66,400. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,310
−17%since 2000
from 9,955 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+17%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Nevada County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,946
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,962 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,443
+37%since 2000
from $14,184 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
27.5% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+15%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(5,145)
Black29.3%(2,433)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(354)
Asian0.5%(41)
Other2.6%(214)
Diversity Score64.3%(5,340)
Segregation Score8%(661)
Diversity Score
64
+14%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
8
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+65%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nevada County, Arkansas?

Nevada County, Arkansas has about 8,310 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nevada County, Arkansas earns about $39,946 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 $66,400, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Nevada County, Arkansas?

About 11.9% 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 21.3% 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 1,791 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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