Nevada County, California

CA · FIPS 06057 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 102,481 #609 / 3,222
81th
Median Household Income $89,882 +19.6% #300 / 3,222
91th
Median Age 50.1 years +28.8% #216 / 3,222
93th
Median Home Value $621,800 +120.6% #73 / 3,222
98th
Median Gross Rent $1,677 +44.2% #152 / 3,222
95th
Poverty Rate 11.0% -12.6% #1,004 / 3,222
69th

Demographics

Nevada County has a population of 102,481, making it the #609 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.1 years, which is 28.8% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

93.6%
Native Born
6.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Nevada County is $89,882, ranking #300 out of 3,222 counties — 19.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.0% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.

Median Household Income
$89,882 +19.6% vs nat'l
Rank #300 of 3,222
91th percentile
Per Capita Income
$53,364 +29.3% vs nat'l
Rank #158 of 3,222
95th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.0% −12.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,004 of 3,222
69th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.4% +2.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,273 of 3,222
29th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
41.5% +23.3% vs nat'l
Rank #238 of 3,222
93th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.6 min −7.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,804 of 3,222
44th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Nevada County is $621,800 (+120.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,677/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.5%.

Median Home Value
$621,800 +120.6% vs nat'l
Rank #73 of 3,222
98th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,677 +44.2% vs nat'l
Rank #152 of 3,222
95th percentile
Homeownership Rate
75.5% +17.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,455 of 3,222
55th percentile
75.5% Homeownership

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Health

94.7% of residents in Nevada County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.

94.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.7% +3.3% vs nat'l
Rank #770 of 3,222
76th percentile

About Nevada County, California

Nevada County, California has a total population of 102,481, making it the 609th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Nevada County is 50.1 years, which is 28.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Nevada County is $89,882, which ranks #300 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.

The median home value in Nevada County is $621,800, 120.6% above the national median. Renters in Nevada County pay a median gross rent of $1,677 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Nevada County, 41.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.6 min.

Nevada County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.7%) and Two or More Races (5.7%).

All data for Nevada County, California 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.