Regional Profile
Nevada County
Population Demographics
As of 2026 the population of Nevada County is 8,003. The population is expected to shrink to 7,783 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.56%.
The median age of Nevada County residents is 45.
The diversity index of Nevada County is 57.0, meaning that there is a 57% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
Housing and Income
The average household income in Nevada County is $52,759 and projected to be $56,293 in 2031. Per capita income is $22,307, projected to be $23,994 in 2031. 0.69% of households – 55 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $368,792 and the average disposable income is $42,503.
There are 4,282 housing units in Nevada County; 2,428 are owner-occupied, 922 are rented, and 932 are vacant. The average home value is $141,429, with 204 homes built in 2010 or later, and 273 built in 1939 or earlier.
Business and Workforce
There are 235 businesses in Nevada County, employing 3,050 workers and pulling from a labor force of 3,301 age 16 and above. 1,954 workers commute into Nevada County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,243 residents both live and work in/around Nevada County. The average travel time is 26.3 minutes. 3.54% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.42% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,922 drive alone, 296 carpool, and 41 take public transportation. 12 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 30 residents work from home.
2,732 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 378 have associates degrees, 657 have bachelor’s degrees, and 185 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-30