Nevada City, CA Demographics
A map of Nevada City's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,561 | 81.3% |
Hispanic | 268 | 8.5% |
Multiracial | 175 | 5.6% |
Native American/Other | 71 | 2.3% |
Asian | 51 | 1.6% |
Black | 26 | 0.8% |
Nevada City, California had a population of 3,152 in 2020. It was 81.3% White, 0.8% Black, 1.6% Asian, 8.5% Hispanic, 2.3% Native American/Other, and 5.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Nevada City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Nevada City is the 793rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Nevada City's White Population
2,561 residents of Nevada City identify as White, or 81.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Nevada City considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Nevada City is ranked #192 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Nevada City is more White than neighboring Grass Valley (77.5% White). Nevada City is less White than neighboring Rough and Ready (83% White), North San Juan (81.6% White), Alta Sierra (82.8% White), and Pike (81.8% White).
Nevada City's Black Population
26 residents of Nevada City identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Nevada City roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Nevada City is ranked #806 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Nevada City is more Black than neighboring Grass Valley (0.6% Black), Rough and Ready (0.7% Black), Alta Sierra (0.3% Black), and Pike (0.6% Black).
Nevada City's Asian Population
51 residents of Nevada City identify as Asian, or 1.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Nevada City less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Nevada City is ranked #929 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Nevada City is more Asian than neighboring Rough and Ready (1.4% Asian), Alta Sierra (1.3% Asian), and Pike (0% Asian).
Nevada City's Hispanic Population
268 residents of Nevada City identify as Hispanic, or 8.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Nevada City considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Nevada City is ranked #1342 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Nevada City is more Hispanic than neighboring Rough and Ready (7.4% Hispanic), North San Juan (4.9% Hispanic), Alta Sierra (8% Hispanic), and Pike (6.9% Hispanic). Nevada City is less Hispanic than neighboring Grass Valley (12.3% Hispanic).
Nevada City's Native American/Other Population
71 residents of Nevada City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Nevada City roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Nevada City is ranked #324 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Nevada City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grass Valley (1.6% Native American/Other), Rough and Ready (1.7% Native American/Other), Alta Sierra (1.5% Native American/Other), and Pike (1.3% Native American/Other). Nevada City is less Native American/Other than neighboring North San Juan (2.9% Native American/Other).
Nevada City's Multiracial Population
175 residents of Nevada City identify as Multiracial, or 5.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Nevada City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Nevada City is ranked #570 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Nevada City is less Multiracial than neighboring Grass Valley (6.5% Multiracial), Rough and Ready (5.9% Multiracial), North San Juan (8.2% Multiracial), Alta Sierra (6.1% Multiracial), and Pike (9.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.