Demographics & People — Nevada, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,998 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~7,800 |
| Median Age | 39.1 |
| Total Households | 3,419 |
| Family Households | 1,703 |
| Average Household Size | 2.15 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1291 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,361 |
| Black or African American | 149 |
| Asian | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 337 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,319 |
| German | 1,386 |
| Other groups | 1,153 |
| Irish | 927 |
| English | 903 |
| American | 842 |
| Italian | 360 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 332 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 268 |
| Norwegian | 206 |
Language
| English Only | 7,409 |
| Spanish | 24 |
| Population 5+ | 7,609 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 318 |
| Population 18+ | 6,406 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Nevada, Missouri.