Nevada County, California Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

102,481

Diversity Score

33.4

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
80.7%%

Nevada County, California Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Nevada County, California Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)82,67480.7%
Hispanic or Latino11,00110.7%
Two or More Races5,8105.7%
Asian1,6411.6%
Other Race6840.7%
Native American3370.3%
Black / African American3120.3%
Pacific Islander220.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Nevada County, California

The largest racial or ethnic group in Nevada County, California is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 80.7% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Nevada County, California has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 33.4/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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