2023 ACS Census Data · Population 102,452
Nevada County is a mid-sized county in California with a population of 102,452. The median household income is $84,905, 31% above the national average. The poverty rate is 10.6%, median home value is $602,800, and 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 64% above the national average.
Population
102,452
2023 estimate
Rank #605 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$84,905
Household
Rank #363 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$602,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #64 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
39.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #275 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
6.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
8.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
2% below California avg·31% above national avg
Poverty Rate
18% above California avg·29% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
9% below California avg·8% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$49,935
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
53.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
6% above California avg·188% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
1% above California avg·76% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
16% above California avg·2% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
14% below California avg·73% below national avg
Housing Units
53,981
Households
41,873
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,712
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
91.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
24 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
32% above California avg·64% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
10% above California avg·7% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.2%
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