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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 2026 population of 3,216. It is also the county seat of Nevada County. Nevada City is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 2.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,152 in 2020.

The median household income in Nevada City is $75,792 with a poverty rate of 8.88%. The median age in Nevada City is 52.8 years: 45.4 years for males, and 58.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.6 males.

3.2K
Total Population
1,432
Density (mi²)
11 0.34%
Growth

Nevada City Population

Nevada City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,216110.34%
20253,205100.31%
20243,195180.57%
20233,177190.6%
20223,15810.03%
20213,15750.16%
20203,15240.13%
20193,15160.19%
20183,145-11-0.35%
20173,156-13-0.41%
20163,169-14-0.44%
20153,183812.61%
20143,102-28-0.89%
20133,130-4-0.13%
20123,134-9-0.29%
20113,143210.67%
20103,122120.39%
20003,0011465.11%
19902,85542417.44%
19802,4311175.06%
19702,314-39-1.66%
19602,353-152-6.07%
19502,505602.45%
19402,44574443.74%
19301,701-81-4.55%
19201,782-907-33.73%
19102,689-561-17.26%
19003,25072628.76%
18902,524-1,498-37.25%
18804,0221,33949.91%
18502,683-565-17.4%

Median Age

Overall: 52.8 years
Female: 58.9 years
Male: 45.4 years

Nevada City Adults

There are 2,590 adults, (1,296 of whom are seniors) in Nevada City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,622 (51.1%)
Male: 1,550 (48.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Nevada City includes 90.2% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,86190.2%
Two or more races2588.13%
Asian290.91%
Other race160.5%
Black or African American80.25%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races551.73%
Other race160.5%
White140.44%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,84789.75%
Two or more races2036.4%
Asian290.91%
Black or African American80.25%

Nevada City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Nevada City 's average per capita income is $45,891. Household income levels show a median of $75,792. The poverty rate stands at 8.88%.

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
Married Families$175,179-
Households$75,792$112,589
Non Families$68,487$86,318
Families-$130,383

$45,891

Average Income

$75,792

Median Household Income

8.88%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

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)