Nevada County, California
CA · FIPS 06057 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 102,481 | — | #609 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $89,882 | +19.6% | #300 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.1 years | +28.8% | #216 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $621,800 | +120.6% | #73 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,677 | +44.2% | #152 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% | -12.6% | #1,004 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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94.7% of residents in Nevada County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.
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.