Nevada City is a city located in Nevada County California. Nevada City has a 2024 population of 3,249. It is also the county seat of Nevada County. Nevada City is currently growing at a rate of 0.78% annually and its population has increased by 3.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,148 in 2020.
The average household income in Nevada City is $97,274 with a poverty rate of 9.98%. The median age in Nevada City is 56.5 years: 45.6 years for males, and 60.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nevada City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,858 | 90.96% |
| Two or more races | 216 | 6.87% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 1.18% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.54% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,373 | 2.14 | 44.1 | 55.9 |
| Non Family | 746 | 1.28 | 42.8 | 57.2 |
| Married | 392 | 2.73 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Female | 174 | 3.67 | 33.9 | 66.1 |
| Male | 61 | 4.54 | 0 | 100 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
44.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 80 | 3.12% |
| Associates Degree | 343 | 13.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 463 | 18.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 519 | 20.26% |
| High School Graduate | 343 | 13.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 0.66% |
| Some College | 797 | 31.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,300 | 2,227 | 925 |
| 2+ Races | 153 | 147 | 41 |
| Hispanic | 97 | 85 | 0 |
| Black | 32 | 20 | 0 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 94.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,438 | $27,500 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $20,528 | $0 | $20,944 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $213,426 | $213,426 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,930 | $49,091 | $35,536 |
| Some College | $38,125 | $49,688 | $35,673 |
$36,930
Average Earnings
$49,091
Average Male
$35,536
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.45% of Nevada City residents speak only English, while 11.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 10.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,722 | 285 | 10.47% |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| Native | 6 | 6 | 100% |
9.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.51%
Male Poverty Rate
9.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nevada City is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nevada City is White, with 10.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 18.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.19% |
| High School | 3.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 12.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 8.77% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,750 | $116,635 |
| Households | $65,032 | $97,274 |
| Married Families | $166,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,636 | $78,095 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.9%
Male Marriage Rate
35.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
195
Number of Veterans
161
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 114 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 124 |
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 189 | 7.7% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 35.05% |
| Native American | 6 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Employment Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.38%
Born in Nevada City
90.58%
Native Born
9.42%
Foreign Born
6.37%
Non Citizen
3.06%
Naturalized
90.58% of Nevada City residents were born in the United States, with 62.38% having been born in California. 6.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,376 | 26 | 0.78% |
| 2028 | 3,350 | 25 | 0.75% |
| 2027 | 3,325 | 25 | 0.76% |
| 2026 | 3,300 | 26 | 0.79% |
| 2025 | 3,274 | 25 | 0.77% |
| 2024 | 3,249 | 25 | 0.78% |
| 2023 | 3,224 | 79 | 2.51% |
| 2022 | 3,145 | -20 | -0.63% |
| 2021 | 3,165 | 17 | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 3,148 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 3,151 | 6 | 0.19% |
| 2018 | 3,145 | -11 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 3,156 | -13 | -0.41% |
| 2016 | 3,169 | -14 | -0.44% |
| 2015 | 3,183 | 81 | 2.61% |
| 2014 | 3,102 | -28 | -0.89% |
| 2013 | 3,130 | -4 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 3,134 | -9 | -0.29% |
| 2011 | 3,143 | 21 | 0.67% |
| 2010 | 3,122 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,001 | 146 | 5.11% |
| 1990 | 2,855 | 424 | 17.44% |
| 1980 | 2,431 | 117 | 5.06% |
| 1970 | 2,314 | -39 | -1.66% |
| 1960 | 2,353 | -152 | -6.07% |
| 1950 | 2,505 | 60 | 2.45% |
| 1940 | 2,445 | 744 | 43.74% |
| 1930 | 1,701 | -81 | -4.55% |
| 1920 | 1,782 | -907 | -33.73% |
| 1910 | 2,689 | -561 | -17.26% |
| 1900 | 3,250 | 726 | 28.76% |
| 1890 | 2,524 | -1,498 | -37.25% |
| 1880 | 4,022 | 1,339 | 49.91% |
| 1850 | 2,683 | -693 | -20.53% |