Nevada County's estimated 2026 population is 101,676 with a growth rate of -0.23% 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 2.92% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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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