Nevada City

City in Nevada County, California

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Nevada City is a city in Nevada County, California, with 3,152 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,477 ft (755 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grass Valley, 2.9 miles S.

About Nevada City

Nevada City is a city in and the county seat of Nevada County, California, United States, 60 miles (97 km) northeast of Sacramento, 84 miles (135 km) southwest of Reno and 147 miles (237 km) northeast of San Francisco. The population was 3,152 as of the 2020 census.

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Living in Nevada City

Median household income
$75,792
Median home value
$677,400
Median rent
$1,411/mo
Median age
52.8
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Nevada City, CA population

Nevada City had 3,152 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,152
Density1,403 per sq mi (542 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Nevada City at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyNevada County
TypeCity
Population3,152 (2020)
Land area2.25 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation2,477 ft (755 m)
Coordinates39.2596° N, 121.0333° W
ZIP code95945
Official websitenevadacityca.gov
Census code (GEOID)0650874

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Nevada City

What county is Nevada City in?

Nevada City is in Nevada County, California.

What is the population of Nevada City, CA?

3,152 people lived in Nevada City at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Nevada City, CA?

The ZIP code of Nevada City is 95945.

What is the elevation of Nevada City?

2,477 feet (755 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Nevada City?

Grass Valley (2.9 mi), Rough and Ready (5.9 mi), North San Juan (8.7 mi), Lake Wildwood (9.0 mi), Alta Sierra (9.3 mi).

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