Nevada County, Arkansas
Located in Arkansas, Nevada County has a population of 8,159 residents and a median age of 44.9 years, making it the #2,642 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 20.3%. The median home value is $83,300, and the median household income is $53,886, which is 28% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
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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 Trend
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Education
In Nevada County, 13.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 58.9% below the national average, ranking #2,952 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Nevada County is 72.7 years. 27.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
23.0% of adults in Nevada County smoke , 41.5% are obese , and 16.3% report excessive drinking.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 32.9 per 100,000.
Motor Vehicle Deaths Trend
Families & Children
31.0% of children in Nevada County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 36.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Nevada County is 52.6%. The mean commute time is 29.8 min, which is 7.8% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Nevada County voted Republican with a margin of 39.7%. The vote was 29.2% Dem / 68.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 8.2 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.