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Nevada County, California
Nevada County, California. Nevada County had 101,911 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.3% since 2020, in line with California (−0.5%). It holds 14 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 11 census-designated) and 26 census tracts. GEOID 06057.
Nevada County is the county of the Truckee-Grass Valley, CA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
101,911
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 102,241 · ACS 2020-2024: 102,481
Median household income
$89,882
±$3,998 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$621,800
±$12,667 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,677
±$96 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
How many people live in Nevada County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 102,241 residents in Nevada County. The Census Bureau estimates 101,911 for July 1, 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, in line with California (−0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 102,481 over 958 square miles of land.
| Measure | Nevada County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 102,481 | 39,287,377 | +3,237 |
| Households | 42,865±719 | 13,548,091 | +2,010 |
| Average household size | 2.36±0.04 | 2.84 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 54,309±83 | 14,644,735 | +320 |
Nevada County's population since 2000
From 92,033 in 2000 to 101,911 in 2025: up 10.7%. 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 14 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 11 census-designated places. The largest is Truckee with 17,278 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Truckee | 16,729 | $130,462 |
|---|---|---|
| Grass Valley | 14,016 | $51,764 |
| Alta Sierra (Nevada County) | 7,204 | $105,603 |
| Lake Wildwood | 5,158 | $85,771 |
| Lake of the Pines | 4,301 | $121,682 |
| Nevada City | 3,152 | $75,792 |
| Penn ValleyGEOID 0656518 | 1,593 | $64,737 |
| Rough and ReadyGEOID 0663106 | 905 | $102,725 |
| North San JuanGEOID 0652246 | 245 | not published |
| KingvaleGEOID 0638604 | 128 | not published |
| WashingtonGEOID 0683570 | 101 | not published |
| Soda SpringsGEOID 0672492 | 94 | not published |
| FloristonGEOID 0624526 | 80 | not published |
| GranitevilleGEOID 0630714 | 1 | 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 50.1 years old; 17.0% are under 18 and 29.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.7%. 6.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Nevada County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.1±0.2 | 37.9 | −0.4 |
| Under 18 years | 17.0%±0.1 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.3%±0.1 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.7% | 40.2% | +1.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.7%±0.6 pts | 33.8% | −4.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.2 pts | 15.3% | +0.5 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.7%±0.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.4%±0.8 pts | 27.0% | +1.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.1%±1.1 pts | 44.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1%±0.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 14.9%±1.0 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3%±0.8 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.8%±0.8 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.5%±1.8 pts | 37.1% | +4.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.7%±1.0 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
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 42,865 households earn less than $89,882 a year (±$3,998), against $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $81,344 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,538 after inflation. 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Nevada County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,882±$3,998 | $99,122 | +$8,538 |
| Mean household income | $124,444±$5,207 | $140,436 | – |
| Per capita income | $53,364±$2,088 | $49,513 | +$5,080 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.0%±1.1 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.1%±2.6 pts | 15.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.1%±1.3 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.0%±1.3 pts | 93.5% | – |
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 75.5% of Nevada County's occupied homes and renters 24.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $621,800 by its owner (±$12,667). The median renter pays $1,677 a month including utilities, and 48.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Nevada County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $621,800±$12,667 | $734,700 | +$91,371 |
| Median gross rent | $1,677±$96 | $2,036 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.3%±4.5 pts | 46.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,851±$73 | $2,946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.5%±1.8 pts | 55.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 54,309±83 | 14,644,735 | +320 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.7%±1.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.7%±1.4 pts | 57.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.6%±0.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.3%±0.8 pts | 8.9% | – |
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 198 new housing units across Nevada County in 2025 (194 single-family), 1.9 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?
62.8% of Nevada County's workers drive alone and 25.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Nevada County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.6%±1.3 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4%±1.0 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 62.8%±2.3 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.4%±1.1 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.5%±0.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 25.0%±2.2 pts | 17.2% | +11.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.6 min±1.0 | 28.7 min | −1.9 min |
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 26 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $49,047 (Tract 6.02) to $196,875 (Tract 12.10).
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 California's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 36th of 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 24th of 58 |
| Residents per square mile | 32nd of 58 |
| Median household income | 27th of 58 |
| Median home value | 21st of 58 |
| Median gross rent | 26th of 56 |
| Poverty rate | 36th of 57 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12th of 58 |
| Median age | 6th of 58 |
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.