Population 8,159 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Nevada County
Household size in Nevada County
| Period | Nevada County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Nevada County has 2.48 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.39 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Nevada County
| Period | Nevada County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.9 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.4 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Nevada County are younger than 41.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in Arkansas as a whole, where the median age is 39.6. The median age has dropped from 42.9 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Nevada County
| Period | Nevada County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Nevada County (14.2%), above the national share of 11.6%. Nevada County has a higher share of single-parent households than most Arkansas counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Nevada County
Renters in Nevada County
| Period | Nevada County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.7% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.1% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.0% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nevada County is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About six in ten owners (60.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 4.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Nevada County
| Period | Nevada County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.2% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 24.3% of the housing in Nevada County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 4.4 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Nevada County
| Period | Nevada County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Nevada County was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in Arkansas as a whole, where the median home dates to 1988. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Nevada County
| Period | Nevada County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $580 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $568 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $663 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $861 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$281 | +$346 | +$606 |
The median renter in Nevada County pays $861 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $281 a month from 2006–10, a 48% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 42.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Nevada County
Bachelor's degrees in Nevada County
| Period | Nevada County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Nevada County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 14.7%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 3.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Nevada County
| Period | Nevada County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.7% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.7% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.0% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.2% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Nevada County is close to the national rate: 90.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in Arkansas overall (88.7%). The share with a diploma has risen 11.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Nevada County
| Period | Nevada County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Nevada County runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 6.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Nevada County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada County | 2.48 | 41.5 | 14.2% | 24.0% | 24.3% | 1983 | $861 | 14.7% | 90.2% | 4.3% |
| Hempstead County | 2.63 | 41.2 | 12.6% | 28.3% | 21.4% | 1980 | $772 | 17.3% | 81.7% | 5.8% |
| Little River County | 2.47 | 42.6 | 13.1% | 19.9% | 18.8% | 1981 | $800 | 17.6% | 91.6% | 7.4% |
| Dallas County | 2.34 | 46.8 | 14.7% | 27.4% | 26.9% | 1979 | $635 | 12.0% | 85.7% | 9.2% |
| Drew County | 2.32 | 37.3 | 15.1% | 36.3% | 11.7% | 1985 | $774 | 25.6% | 88.9% | 7.9% |
| Desha County | 2.37 | 41.0 | 19.3% | 43.2% | 19.8% | 1979 | $741 | 12.4% | 79.4% | 8.0% |
| Lamar County | 2.53 | 41.3 | 14.0% | 33.9% | 12.3% | 1988 | $984 | 21.6% | 88.6% | 4.6% |
| Bolivar County | 2.35 | 38.5 | 22.1% | 37.4% | 12.2% | 1978 | $801 | 29.3% | 84.7% | 7.7% |
| Grayson County | 2.61 | 40.1 | 11.6% | 33.2% | 10.8% | 1984 | $1,343 | 24.2% | 89.5% | 3.1% |
| Grenada County | 2.59 | 39.6 | 20.3% | 33.4% | 17.9% | 1982 | $837 | 21.6% | 84.0% | 6.6% |
| Cooke County | 2.60 | 41.1 | 11.2% | 28.2% | 8.7% | 1985 | $1,136 | 22.5% | 87.1% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Nevada County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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