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95959

Nevada City, CA

Total Population
18,244
Median Household Income
$75,625
Median Home Value
$562,900
Median Rent
$1,719

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$75,625
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$562,900
101.6% above state median
Rent
$1,719
100% above state median
Median Age
54.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Nevada City, CA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 45.3% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 54.9 years, likely more established households.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$75,625
+0.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-36,597,061
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.35 people

Total Households
7,605
Family Households
52.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
30.4%
#2 Industry
Education
18.7%
#3 Industry
Arts,
12.7%
Total Employed Residents:5,458

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
5.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
5.2%
281 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:5,451
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.2%
8,319 employed
Labor Force
8,787
423 unemployed
Median Age
54.9 years
Per Capita Income
$48,104
Poverty Rate
11.8%

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