State
County
Land Area (mi²)
9.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
925.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.31% (26)
Growth Since 2010
-0.87% (-73)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Nevada, Missouri Population 2021
8,313
Nevada is a city located in Vernon County Missouri. It is also the county seat of Vernon County. With a 2020 population of 8,313, it is the 96th largest city in Missouri and the 3519th largest city in the United States . Nevada is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually but its population has decreased by -0.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,386 in 2010. Spanning over 9 miles, Nevada has a population density of 925 people per square mile.
The average household income in Nevada is $47,730 with a poverty rate of 18.15%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $645 per month, and the median house value is $71,100. The median age in Nevada is 39.8 years, 36.3 years for males, and 43.4 years for females.
Nevada Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nevadawas:
- White: 93.18%
- Two or more races: 3.38%
- Asian: 1.51%
- Black or African American: 1.09%
- Native American: 0.79%
- Other race: 0.04%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Nevada, Missouri is 8,313 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 8,313.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 8,386.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,750 | 93.18% |
| Two or More Races | 281 | 3.38% |
| Asian | 126 | 1.51% |
| Black or African American | 91 | 1.09% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 66 | 0.79% |
| Some Other Race | 3 | 0.04% |
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Nevada Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,587 | 2.14 | 52 |
| Non Family | 1,616 | 1.17 | 40.9 |
| Married | 1,369 | 2.77 | 70.2 |
| Female | 551 | 3.28 | 37.7 |
| Male | 51 | 3.57 | 68.6 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 98 | 1.82% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 429 | 7.97% |
| High School Graduate | 1,985 | 36.87% |
| Some College | 1,209 | 22.46% |
| Associates Degree | 510 | 9.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 697 | 12.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 456 | 8.47% |
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Nevada Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,197 | 4,691 | 1,078 |
| Black | 49 | 49 | 47 |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 39 | 10 |
| Asian | 39 | 18 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 33 | 33 | |
| Native American | 27 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 95.92%.
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$30,256
Average Earnings
$36,835
Average Male
$26,107
Average Female
Nevada Language by Age
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Nevada Language
98.26% of Nevada residents speak only English, while 1.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.05% of the population.
Nevada Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,102 | 1,244 | 17.52% |
| Multiple | 251 | 106 | 42.23% |
| Black | 47 | 39 | 82.98% |
18.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.03%
Male Poverty Rate
18.27%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Nevada
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nevada is Black, with 82.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nevada is White, with 17.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.57%.
Nevada Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.3%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Nevada Married by Age and Sex
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Nevada Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Nevada Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 565 | 9.36% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 7.14% |
Nevada Veterans by Education
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15.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
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53.5%
Labor Force Participation
51.4%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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61.49%
Born in Nevada
98.35%
Native Born
1.65%
Foreign Born
0.50%
Non Citizen
1.14%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.35% of Nevada residents were born in the United States, with 61.49% having been born in Missouri. 0.50% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,313 | 26 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 8,287 | 26 | 0.31% |
| 2019 | 8,261 | 26 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 8,235 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | 8,239 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 8,235 | -35 | -0.42% |
| 2015 | 8,270 | -79 | -0.95% |
| 2014 | 8,349 | 16 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 8,333 | 20 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 8,313 | -51 | -0.61% |
| 2011 | 8,364 | -31 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 8,395 | -212 | -0.25% |
| 2000 | 8,607 | 10 | 0.01% |
| 1990 | 8,597 | -447 | -0.51% |
| 1980 | 9,044 | -692 | -0.73% |
| 1970 | 9,736 | 1,320 | 1.47% |
| 1960 | 8,416 | 407 | 0.50% |
| 1950 | 8,009 | -172 | -0.21% |
| 1940 | 8,181 | 733 | 0.94% |
| 1930 | 7,448 | 309 | 0.42% |
| 1920 | 7,139 | -37 | -0.05% |
| 1910 | 7,176 | -285 | -0.39% |
| 1900 | 7,461 | 199 | 0.27% |
| 1890 | 7,262 | 0.00% |