County · Arkansas
Nevada County, Arkansas
Nevada County, Arkansas. Nevada County had 7,942 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.5% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. It holds 8 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 05099.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,942
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,310 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,159
Median household income
$53,886
±$4,782 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$83,300
±$9,088 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$869
±$165 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
How many people live in Nevada County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 8,310 residents in Nevada County. The Census Bureau estimates 7,942 for July 1, 2025, down 4.5% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 8,159 over 618 square miles of land.
| Measure | Nevada County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,159 | 3,049,391 | −192 |
| Households | 3,251±244 | 1,205,987 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.45±0.18 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,308±29 | 1,394,673 | −298 |
Nevada County's population since 2000
From 9,955 in 2000 to 7,942 in 2025: down 20.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Nevada County?
Nevada County holds 8 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Prescott with 2,949 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Prescott | 3,101 | $48,307 |
|---|---|---|
| Emmet | 415 | $56,016 |
| RosstonGEOID 0561040 | 272 | $72,097 |
| WillisvilleGEOID 0575770 | 148 | $52,328 |
| BodcawGEOID 0507450 | 121 | $70,625 |
| Bluff CityGEOID 0507270 | 118 | $59,688 |
| CaleGEOID 0510480 | 73 | not published |
| ReaderGEOID 0558400 | 40 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Nevada County?
The median resident of Nevada County is 44.9 years old; 22.1% are under 18 and 21.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 31.2%.
| Measure | Nevada County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.9±0.9 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.1%±0.4 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.7%±0.3 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.8% | 9.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.6%±0.1 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 31.2%±0.4 pts | 14.6% | −3.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.0%±1.0 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.8%±2.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 24.9%±3.8 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.7%±2.5 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.7%±2.8 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.8%±3.0 pts | 25.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.0%±1.4 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.1%±3.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Nevada County earn?
Half of Nevada County's 3,251 households earn less than $53,886 a year (±$4,782), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $46,818 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Nevada County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,886±$4,782 | $60,773 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $62,189±$6,336 | $84,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,763±$2,236 | $34,225 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.3%±5.9 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 43.8%±13.3 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.1%±4.6 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 72.0%±5.1 pts | 86.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Nevada County?
Owners occupy 76.0% of Nevada County's occupied homes and renters 24.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $83,300 by its owner (±$9,088). The median renter pays $869 a month including utilities, and 55.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Nevada County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $83,300±$9,088 | $188,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $869±$165 | $947 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 55.4%±19.9 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $965±$30 | $1,345 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.0%±4.4 pts | 66.4% | +9.1 pts |
| Housing units | 4,308±29 | 1,394,673 | −298 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.8%±13.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.3%±5.1 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 29.3%±5.0 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.3%±2.5 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Nevada County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Nevada County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Nevada County get to work?
88.5% of Nevada County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 26.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Nevada County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.5%±3.9 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6%±2.3 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 88.5%±5.2 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.0%±4.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.2%±1.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.3 min±3.1 | 22.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Nevada County's census tracts?
Nevada County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $50,233 (Tract 903) to $61,929 (Tract 901).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Nevada County compare with Arkansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 66th of 75 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 59th of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 64th of 75 |
| Median household income | 31st of 75 |
| Median home value | 72nd of 75 |
| Median gross rent | 14th of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 24th of 75 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61st of 75 |
| Median age | 18th of 75 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Nevada County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.