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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 2025 population of 3,274. It is also the county seat of Nevada County. Nevada City is currently growing at a rate of 0.77% annually and its population has increased by 4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,148 in 2020.

The average household income in Nevada City is $94,189 with a poverty rate of 8.65%.The median age in Nevada City is 49.4 years: 45.3 years for males, and 58.2 years for females.

3.3K
Total Population
1,457
Density (mi²)
25 0.77%
Growth

Nevada City Population

Nevada City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Nevada City includes 91.76% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,90791.76%
Two or more races2176.85%
Asian210.66%
Black or African American130.41%
Other race100.32%

Nevada City Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Nevada City's average per capita income is $39,808. Household income levels show a median of $69,552. The poverty rate stands at 8.65%.

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
Families$74,907$105,172
Households$69,552$94,189
Non Families$60,909$80,593
Married Families--

$39,808

Average Income

$69,552

Median Household Income

8.65%

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)