

Nevada County
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- Population
- 102,481
- Area
- 957.76 sq mi (2,480.59 km²), 16.03 sq mi water
- Median age
- 50.1
- Households
- 42,865
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $89,882
- Median house value
- $621,800
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Local News
The Resilience Project of Western Nevada County to Host Community Meeting on September 29
The Resilience Project: Western Nevada County will host a free Community Meeting on Tuesday, September 29, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the LOVE Building in Grass Valley.
Nevada County Board of Supervisors September 15, 2026, Regular Meeting Agenda
View the agenda and public comment information for the upcoming meeting.
Housing Element Update Community Workshop on Sept. 29
Nevada County has launched the 2027–2035 Housing Element Update, beginning work to plan future housing in unincorporated areas. Join the community workshop on September 29 to learn more, share input, and help shape local housing policies.
It’s a Fare Free Ride on Nevada County Connects to the Draft Horse Classic
Enjoy the Nevada County Fairgrounds’ Draft Horse Classic with free bus fares! Hop onto any Nevada County Connects bus Thursday, Sept. 17 through Saturday Sept. 19 and enjoy a stress-free ride to the fairgrounds or throughout Western Nevada County.
Deputy Purchasing Agent Desiree Belding Named Employee of the Year
Desiree Belding, deputy purchasing agent, was named Nevada County’s Employee of the Year Tuesday at a packed ceremony at the Nevada County Government Center. The award was one of seven awards presented by the Board of Supervisors.