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Nevada

County:
Story County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.949
State:
Iowa

Nevada is a city located in Story County, Iowa. Nevada has a 2026 population of 7,165. It is also the county seat of Story County. Nevada is currently growing at a rate of 0.59% annually and its population has increased by 3.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,915 in 2020.

The median household income in Nevada is $75,094 with a poverty rate of 9.94%. The median age in Nevada is 40.2 years: 37.6 years for males, and 40.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 112.1 males.

7.2K
Total Population
1,204
Density (mi²)
42 0.59%
Growth

Nevada Population

Nevada Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,165420.59%
20257,123410.58%
20247,082731.04%
20237,009690.99%
20226,940-46-0.66%
20216,986670.97%
20206,9152323.47%
20196,683-27-0.4%
20186,710-75-1.11%
20176,785-34-0.5%
20166,819-15-0.22%
20156,834-20-0.29%
20146,854140.2%
20136,840350.51%
20126,805-30-0.44%
20116,835240.35%
20106,811130.19%
20006,65864910.8%
19906,009971.64%
19805,91296019.39%
19704,95272517.15%
19604,22746412.33%
19503,76341012.23%
19403,3532207.02%
19303,13346517.43%
19202,66800%

Median Age

Overall: 40.2 years
Female: 40.3 years
Male: 37.6 years

Nevada Adults

There are 5,282 adults, (1,242 of whom are seniors) in Nevada.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,292 (47.1%)
Male: 3,691 (52.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Nevada includes 86.65% White, 3.88% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,05186.65%
Two or more races6088.71%
Other race2713.88%
Black or African American350.5%
Native American120.17%
Asian60.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2553.65%
Other race2373.39%
White1592.28%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,89284.38%
Two or more races3535.06%
Black or African American350.5%
Other race340.49%
Native American120.17%
Asian60.09%

Nevada Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Nevada 's average per capita income is $50,706. Household income levels show a median of $75,094. The poverty rate stands at 9.94%.

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$114,306-
Families$100,036$135,909
Households$75,094$113,231
Non Families$53,750$82,049

$50,706

Average Income

$75,094

Median Household Income

9.94%

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)