Nevada County, California is a small community located in the Sierra Foothills region of the state. It covers an area of 941 square miles and has a population of 102,090 people as per the 2019 US Census data. The county has an average population density of 104 people per square mile, which is slightly higher than the US average density of 93.29 people per square mile. Nevada County offers many year-round activities for its residents such as camping, fishing, hiking and biking trails, skiing, water sports on Lake Wildwood and Yuba River, golf courses, kayaking, and more. \nThe county is home to numerous local businesses including several wineries and breweries that offer delicious food and drink experiences throughout the year. There are also plenty of other stores offering everything from clothing to furniture along with its many art galleries showcasing local art pieces. \nNevada County also offers many sports activities ranging from youth leagues to adult recreation leagues for basketball, baseball, soccer or even golf. Additionally, it hosts several annual sporting events such as cycling races or triathlons that draw athletes from all over the world each year. Beyond sports activities there are also numerous civic organizations such as Rotary Clubs or volunteer fire departments that offer community service opportunities for those interested in helping their community grow and flourish.
The population in Nevada County is 102,090. There are 107 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Nevada County is 50.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Nevada County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Nevada County
- 53.4% are married
- 13.2% are divorced
- 25.5% are married with children
- 9.8% have children, but are single
Race in Nevada County
- 85.4% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 1.1% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 9.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.8% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander