Nevada County's 2026 population is estimated at 101,676, reflecting a -0.23% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Nevada County is the 36th largest county in California. The 2010 population was 98,795 and has grown 2.92% since 2010.
Overall: 50.1 years
Female: 51.9 years
Male: 48.5 years
There are 85,070 adults, (30,033 of whom are seniors) in Nevada County.
Female: 51,817 (50.6%)
Male: 50,664 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Nevada County includes 83.97% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86,049 | 83.97% |
| Two or more races | 11,023 | 10.76% |
| Other race | 2,724 | 2.66% |
| Asian | 1,827 | 1.78% |
| Native American | 449 | 0.44% |
| Black or African American | 387 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.02% |
Nevada County 's average per capita income is $54,210. Household income levels show a median of $89,882. The poverty rate stands at 11.01%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $128,224 | - |
| Families | $111,185 | $146,625 |
| Households | $89,882 | $124,444 |
| Non Families | $48,827 | $79,234 |
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