Nevada County's estimated 2026 population is 102,413 with a growth rate of 0.11% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Nevada County is the 36th largest county in California. The 2010 population was 98,795 and has seen a growth of 3.66% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Nevada County includes 85.73% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (85.73%)
Two or more races (9.31%)
Other race (2.33%)
Asian (1.78%)
Native American (0.49%)
Black or African American (0.31%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87,829 | 85.73% |
| Two or more races | 9,534 | 9.31% |
| Other race | 2,385 | 2.33% |
| Asian | 1,821 | 1.78% |
| Native American | 505 | 0.49% |
| Black or African American | 314 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 64 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Nevada County's average per capita income is $50,410. Household income levels show a median of $84,905. The poverty rate stands at 10.59%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $118,759 | - |
| Families | $106,554 | $138,137 |
| Households | $84,905 | $117,745 |
| Non Families | $45,620 | $74,543 |
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