Located in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, Nevada City is a quaint town with a population of 3,097 people. With a population density of 1,430 people per square mile, it has much more space than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Nevada City offers plenty for visitors and locals alike. Popular local businesses include The Stonehouse Restaurant, Nevada City Farmers Market and the BriarPatch Co-Op. Outdoor activities are plentiful all year round with fishing on Deer Creek, running along the Yuba River or snowshoeing in nearby Tahoe. Other organizations such as the Friends of the Library and Arts Council provide fun and educational programs for kids and adults alike. For those looking for some friendly competition, pick-up basketball games at Pioneer Park are a favorite among locals.
The population in Nevada City is 3,097. There are 1,417 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Nevada City is 59.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Nevada City is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Nevada City
- 32.7% are married
- 19.0% are divorced
- 5.8% are married with children
- 21.0% have children, but are single
Race in Nevada City
- 83.4% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 1.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 8.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander