Population 102,481 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Nevada County
Household size in Nevada County
| Period | Nevada County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.38 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Nevada County are small: just 2.40 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.9 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.9 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.6 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.2 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Nevada County skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 46.9, mirroring the country.
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 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.1% of households in Nevada County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points, in line with the national trend. Nevada County has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of California 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 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.5% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nevada County is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 40.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged down 1.4 points since 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 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.9% 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. Vacancy is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, 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 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Nevada County was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in California as a whole, where the median home dates to 1976. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,247 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,295 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,596 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,836 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$589 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Nevada County pays $1,836 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in California as a whole ($2,229). Rents are up $589 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.3% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.0% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in Nevada County (41.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.4 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southwest.
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 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.3% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.4% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Nevada County: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.6 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Few California counties have a higher share of high school graduates: only three of 58.
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 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Nevada County is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in California as a whole (6.6%). Unemployment is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | 2.40 | 50.2 | 8.1% | 24.5% | 15.9% | 1982 | $1,836 | 41.0% | 94.4% | 5.5% |
| Yuba County | 3.00 | 35.8 | 16.1% | 36.5% | 7.6% | 1988 | $1,549 | 18.4% | 85.1% | 7.3% |
| Sutter County | 3.05 | 38.7 | 13.8% | 38.7% | 6.0% | 1982 | $1,627 | 20.8% | 79.8% | 7.4% |
| Carson City | 2.39 | 43.0 | 13.1% | 37.7% | 6.5% | 1984 | $1,363 | 23.0% | 88.4% | 6.5% |
| Colusa County | 3.04 | 36.7 | 14.4% | 37.8% | 8.1% | 1980 | $1,189 | 15.3% | 73.4% | 9.3% |
| Storey County | 2.17 | 53.6 | 7.6% | 3.9% | 7.1% | 1985 | $1,019 | 31.4% | 90.4% | 6.1% |
| Lyon County | 2.65 | 44.0 | 11.2% | 23.3% | 7.0% | 1996 | $1,439 | 16.6% | 87.8% | 6.2% |
| Mendocino County | 2.64 | 44.3 | 11.4% | 38.3% | 15.9% | 1977 | $1,445 | 24.5% | 86.4% | 9.4% |
| White Pine County | 2.20 | 43.8 | 9.4% | 24.6% | 17.6% | 1964 | $943 | 13.1% | 86.8% | 6.6% |
| Millard County | 3.00 | 34.7 | 9.3% | 18.2% | 14.3% | 1973 | $861 | 24.2% | 91.8% | 5.3% |
| Sanpete County | 3.09 | 33.4 | 8.3% | 25.7% | 13.1% | 1980 | $980 | 23.7% | 92.1% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Tompkins County, NY · Craighead County, AR · Craven County, NC · Daviess County, KY · DeKalb County, IL · Delaware County, IN · Douglas County, OR · Eaton County, MI · Sutter County, CA · Terrebonne Parish, LA
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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