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Nevada City

County:
Nevada County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.246
State:
California

Nevada City is a city located in Nevada County, California. Nevada City has a 2025 population of 3,274. It is also the county seat of Nevada County. Nevada City is currently growing at a rate of 0.77% annually and its population has increased by 4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,148 in 2020.

The average household income in Nevada City is $94,189 with a poverty rate of 8.65%. The median age in Nevada City is 49.4 years: 45.3 years for males, and 58.2 years for females.

3.3K
Total Population
1,457
Density (mi²)
25 0.77%
Growth

Nevada City Population

Nevada City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Nevada City includes 91.76% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Asian

Black or African American

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,90791.76%
Two or more races2176.85%
Asian210.66%
Black or African American130.41%
Other race100.32%
Native American00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Nevada City Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Nevada City's average per capita income is $39,808. Household income levels show a median of $69,552. The poverty rate stands at 8.65%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Families$74,907$105,172
Households$69,552$94,189
Non Families$60,909$80,593
Married Families--

$39,808

Average Income

$69,552

Median Household Income

8.65%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)