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
18th
Median Household Income $53,886 -28.3% #2,539 / 3,222
21th
Median Age 44.9 years +15.4% #755 / 3,222
77th
Median Home Value $83,300 -70.5% #3,145 / 3,222
2th
Median Gross Rent $869 -25.3% #1,612 / 3,222
50th
Poverty Rate 20.3% +60.7% #2,695 / 3,222
16th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.5%
Native Born
0.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$53,886 −28.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,539 of 3,222
21th percentile
Per Capita Income
$25,763 −37.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,916 of 3,222
10th percentile
Poverty Rate
20.3% +60.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,695 of 3,222
16th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.6% −12.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,753 of 3,222
46th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.8% −58.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,952 of 3,222
8th percentile
Mean Commute Time
29.8 min +7.8% vs nat'l
Rank #920 of 3,222
71th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$83,300 −70.5% vs nat'l
Rank #3,145 of 3,222
2th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$869 −25.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,612 of 3,222
50th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.0% +18.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,361 of 3,222
58th percentile
76.0% Homeownership

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Health

93.3% of residents in Nevada County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% above the national rate.

93.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.3% +1.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,292 of 3,222
60th percentile

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.