Nevada County, California
County
Overview
- County Name
- Nevada County
- State
- California
- FIPS Code
- 06057
- State FIPS
- 06
- County FIPS
- 057
Geography
- Land Area
- 957.76 sq mi
- Water Area
- 16.04 sq mi
- Total Area
- 973.80 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.297508
- Longitude
- -120.771343
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 98,921
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 81,581
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 89,924 | 90.9% |
| Hispanic | 8,993 | 9.1% |
| White | 84,262 | 85.2% |
| Black | 346 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 1,231 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 337 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 470 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 75,636 | 92.7% |
| Hispanic | 5,942 | 7.3% |
| White | 71,671 | 87.9% |
| Black | 720 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 1,557 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,468 | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 225 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 102,481
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $94,851
- Poverty Rate
- 10.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 11,173
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 86,049 | 84.0% |
| Black | 387 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 1,827 | 1.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 73,535
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 29,265 | 39.8% |
| Republican | 23,500 | 32.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 11,252 | 15.3% |
| Other | 3,753 | 5.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 35,326 | 48.0% |
| Female | 37,996 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 58,663 | 79.8% |
| Hispanic | 4,617 | 6.3% |
| Black | 92 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 1,161 | 1.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 50,557
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 68.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 41,263 | 70.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,546 | 55.1% |
| Black | 53 | 57.6% |
| Asian | 741 | 63.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 23,916 | 67.7% |
| Female | 26,545 | 69.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 13,070 (16.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 33,036 (41.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 54,309
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $644,096
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,819
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 63.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 25.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.