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Nevada County

California · 102,241 residents · 957.76 sq mi
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Nevada County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $446,100. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
102,241
+11%since 2000
from 92,033 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
107 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.7
+15%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
76K83K90K98K105K1990201020202024Nevada County
2024102K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,333
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,864 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,079
+71%since 2000
from $24,007 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$446,100
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $199,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,315
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $746 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
26.4% rent
Afford Score
6.5
+50%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(83,098)
Black0.3%(234)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(5,201)
Asian0.8%(702)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.2%(14,881)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic81%(82,810)
Black0.4%(416)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(10,416)
Asian1.3%(1,371)
Other4.2%(4,312)
Diversity Score36.5%(37,294)
Segregation Score22.9%(23,451)
Diversity Score
36
+126%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.1%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nevada County, California?

Nevada County, California has about 102,241 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nevada County, California earns about $68,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nevada County, California expensive?

In Nevada County, California, the median home is worth about $446,100, and the typical rent is about $1,315 a month.

How educated are people in Nevada County, California?

About 37.6% of adults age 25 and over in Nevada County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nevada County, California?

About 9.5% of people in Nevada County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nevada County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Nevada County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23,731 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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