Nevada County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05099 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,159 | — | #2,642 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,886 | -28.3% | #2,539 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.9 years | +15.4% | #755 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $83,300 | -70.5% | #3,145 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $869 | -25.3% | #1,612 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.3% | +60.7% | #2,695 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Nevada County has a population of 8,159, making it the #2,642 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.9 years, which is 15.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Nevada County is $53,886, ranking #2,539 out of 3,222 counties — 28.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.3% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
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The median home value in Nevada County is $83,300 (-70.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $869/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.0%.
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93.3% of residents in Nevada County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% above the national rate.
About Nevada County, Arkansas
Nevada County, Arkansas has a total population of 8,159, making it the 2,642nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Nevada County is 44.9 years, which is 15.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Nevada County is $53,886, which ranks #2,539 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Nevada County is $83,300, 70.5% below the national median. Renters in Nevada County pay a median gross rent of $869 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Nevada County, 13.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.8 min.
Nevada County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (31.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.8%).
All data for Nevada County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.