CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5.04
California · Nevada County · 4,953 residents · 2.301 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Nevada County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 5.04 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,214. Population has grown 17% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $562,700. With a median age of 54.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Despite a median home value of $562,700, the poverty rate sits 59% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,953
+17%since 2020
from 4,222 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,153 / sq mi
+17%since 2020
from 1,835 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
54.8
−10%since 2020
from 60.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$74,214
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $47,266 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,285
+1%since 2020
from $41,939 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+23.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
−16%since 2020
from 0.513 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
Construction8.6%
Retail trade6.3%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
Other services3.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Education & health services1.5%
Public administration1.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$562,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $367,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,279
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,144 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
44.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.4%
+21.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.6
−2%since 2020
from 7.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(3,676)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(139)
Asian3.8%(159)
Other5.7%(242)
Diversity Score29.5%(1,246)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(4,228)
Black0.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(257)
Asian3.4%(166)
Other5.7%(284)
Diversity Score33%(1,636)
Diversity Score
33
+12%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.0 min
+17%since 2020
from 15.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.1%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 71.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.5%
+19.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
Female
59.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
Foreign born
7.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2020
from 72.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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 4,953 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 $74,214 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 $562,700, and the typical rent is about $1,279 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.5% 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 19.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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