CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5.03
California · Nevada County · 1,643 residents · 1.877 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Nevada County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 5.03 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,676. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $475,000.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,643
+7%since 2020
from 1,540 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
875 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 820 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
−15%since 2020
from 45.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$103,676
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $93,816 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,300
−11%since 2020
from $47,552 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
−11%since 2020
from 0.425 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade6.2%
Information5.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
Retail trade4%
Education & health services4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Other services0.4%
Public administration0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$475,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $359,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,774
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,471 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 59.8% in 2020
46.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+19%since 2020
from 3.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,468)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(31)
Diversity Score11.3%(174)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(1,273)
Black0.9%(15)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(198)
Asian0.8%(13)
Other8.8%(144)
Diversity Score47.2%(775)
Diversity Score
47
+318%since 2020
from 11 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.0 min
+9%since 2020
from 21.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 72.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Female
48.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Foreign born
4.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 89.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 99.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,643 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $103,676 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $475,000, and the typical rent is about $1,774 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 13.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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