Nevada County, CA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$84,905
Per Capita Income
$49,935
Poverty Rate
10.6%
SNAP Recipients
7.3%
Gini Index
0.480
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K14.5%
$25K–$50K16.7%
$50K–$75K13.8%
$75K–$100K11.7%
$100K–$150K17.8%
$150K–$200K10.5%
$200K+15.1%
The median household income in Nevada County, CA is $84,905 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $49,935. 10.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 7.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.480 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).