Nevada, MO

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    2024 Population
    7,925
    US Senator
    Josh Hawley
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Eric Schmitt
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.1
    4.27% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    27.8%
    13.8% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $42,813
    6.52% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $122,700
    22% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    3,432
    1.63% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Nevada, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.3% of the residents in Nevada, MO are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Nevada, MO are Cottey College (70 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Nevada, MO was $122,700, and the homeownership rate was 52.9%.

    Most people in Nevada, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14 minutes. The average car ownership in Nevada, MO was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Nevada, MO is home to a population of 7.93k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.98% of Nevada, MO residents were born outside of the country (236 people).

    In 2024, there were 24.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.98k people) in Nevada, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 289 Other (Hispanic) and 241 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.3% of Nevada, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Nevada, MO was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Nevada, MO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      6.98k ± 480
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      289 ± 159
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      241 ± 85
    5.02%
    Hispanic Population
    398 people

    In 2024, there were 24.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.98k people) in Nevada, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 289 Other (Hispanic) and 241 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.02% of the people in Nevada, MO are hispanic (398 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Nevada, MO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Missouri.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      42,470 ± 5,042 people
    2. India
      24,378 ± 3,826 people
    3. China
      16,113 ± 3,112 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 42,470 Missouri residents, followed by India with 24,378 and China with 16,113.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.98%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    236 people
    1.6%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    128 people

    As of 2024, 2.98% of Nevada, MO residents (236 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Nevada, MO was 1.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      75 ± 67
    2. Vietnam
      71 ± 58
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      43 ± 56

    Nevada, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    87.5% of the population of Nevada, MO has health coverage, with 31.3% on employee plans, 28.9% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 1.22% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1,421 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,421 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1596 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 382 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 23.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    12.5%
    Uninsured
    31.3%
    Employer Coverage
    28.9%
    Medicaid
    12.3%
    Medicare
    13.8%
    Non-Group
    1.22%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Nevada, MO grew by 27.6% from 9.82% to 12.5%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Nevada, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Nevada, MO employs 3.43k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Nevada, MO were Health Care & Social Assistance (721 people), Retail Trade (691 people), and Manufacturing (380 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing ($67,727), Construction ($53,144), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($46,625).

    Employment

    Occupations

    3.43k
    2024 Value
    ± 493
    1.63%
    1 Year growth
    ± 19.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Nevada, MO grew at a rate of 1.63%, from 3.38k employees to 3.43k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Nevada, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (432 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (407 people), and Production Occupations (385 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Nevada, MO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    3.43k
    2024 Value
    ± 493
    1.63%
    1 Year growth
    ± 19.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Nevada, MO grew at a rate of 1.63%, from 3.38k employees to 3.43k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Nevada, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (721 people), Retail Trade (691 people), and Manufacturing (380 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Nevada, MO, though some of these residents may live in Nevada, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $24,952
    Median earning men ± $12,035
    $32,183
    Median earning women ± $5,793

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,114), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($55,208), and Construction ($53,144).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($41,360), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,627), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,069).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.17%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (40.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.797%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Missouri

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    Josh Hawley
    Senator from Missouri1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019
    Eric Schmitt
    Senator from Missouri3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Nevada, MO awarded 70 degrees. The student population of Nevada, MO in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 254 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Nevada, MO are White (48 and 72.7%), Hispanic or Latino (12 and 18.2%), Black or African American (3 and 4.55%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (1 and 1.52%).

    The largest universities in Nevada, MO by number of degrees awarded are Cottey College (70 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Nevada, MO are Other Research & Experimental Psychology (12 and 17.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (10 and 14.3%), and General Biological Sciences (8 and 11.4%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $25,720.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Nevada, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 254 (0% men and 100% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 254 students enrolled in Nevada, MO, 0% men and 100% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 177 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Other Research & Experimental Psychology
      12 degrees awarded
    2. General Biological Sciences
      8 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      5 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Nevada, MO was Other Research & Experimental Psychology with 12 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Nevada, MO according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Cottey College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    70 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cottey College with 70 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Nevada, MO, which is 0 times less than the 70 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 48 degrees mean that there were 4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 12 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($25,720) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,842) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,188) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Nevada, MO was $122,700 in 2024, which is 0.369 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $100,600 to $122,700, a 22% increase. The homeownership rate in Nevada, MO is 52.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Nevada, MO have an average commute time of 14 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Nevada, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $122,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$28,800
    $1,779
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$370

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Nevada, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Nevada, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    52.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    73.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 52.9% of the housing units in Nevada, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 56.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Nevada, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $42,813
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,440
    3.37k
    Number of Households
    ± 472

    In 2024, the median household income of the 3.37k households in Nevada, MO declined from $42,813 from the previous year's value of $45,799.

    The following chart displays the households in Nevada, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Nevada, MO is from Missouri.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Missouri
    0.451
    2023 Wage GINI in Missouri

    In 2024, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.34% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (69.9%)
    2. Carpooled (12.4%)
    3. Worked At Home (8.62%)

    In 2024, 69.9% of workers in Nevada, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.4%) and those who worked at home (8.62%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    14 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Nevada, MO have a shorter commute time (14 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.32% of the workforce in Nevada, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Nevada, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Nevada, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Nevada, MO have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    27.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Nevada, MO (2.03k out of 7.31k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Males 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Nevada, MO is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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