Nevada, Missouri
Nevada: Town in Vernon County, Missouri, United States
About
Nevada is a town located in the county of Vernon in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,386 and a population density of 357 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,196 inhabitants.
The town was created 170 years ago in 1854.
Quick Facts about Nevada
| Population : | 8,196 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Vernon County |
| Postal code : | 64772 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 417 |
| Area : | 23.47 km2 |
| Altitude : | 873 feet / 266 meters |
| Capital city : | Nevada is capital of Vernon County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1855 (170 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:20:53 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 349 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.32% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Nevada is located at 37°50'21"N 94°21'17"W (37.8392100, -94.3546700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Nevada
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Nevada decreased by 2.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,386 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,364 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,313 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,333 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,349 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,270 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,235 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,239 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,235 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,261 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,196 | -0.79% | estimation process |
People born in Nevada (14)
People born in Nevada, including politician Eva Bowring, basketball player Forrest DeBernardi, United States general Ralph Eberhart, .
List
- Albert Alphonso Ridge (United States federal judge) he was born in 31/10/1898
- Bill Phelps (American politician) he was born in 05/04/1934
- Harry J. Lloyd (American businessman) he was born in 30/07/1926
- Kimbrough Stone (United States federal judge) he was born in 15/01/1875
- Patricia Breckenridge (American politician) she was born in 14/10/1953
- Virginia Dehn (American painter (1922-2005)) she was born in 26/10/1922
- Luther Roberts (Sports shooter) he was born in 30/06/1902
- Ed Emery he was born in 25/05/1950
- Corwin D. Edwards he was born in 01/01/1901
- Barney Fisher (American politician) he was born in 17/12/1947
- John Huston (American film director, screenwriter and actor (1906-1987)) he was born in 05/08/1906
Schools in Nevada
College & universities near Nevada, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177117 | Cottey College | Nevada (MO) | 64772 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Nevada, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAR | Warrensburg | 100 South Holden St. | RAIL |
| LEE | Lee's Summit | 217 SW Main St. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Nevada state of the United States of America with a population of 3,138,259 people.
- Nevada , Iowa town in Story County, Iowa, United States with a population of 6,682 people.
- Nevada , Texas city in Collin County, Texas, United States with a population of 1,327 people.
- Nevada , Ohio village in Ohio, United States with a population of 727 people.
- Nevada , Illinois human settlement in United States of America with a population of 215 people.
Other cities in Vernon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Vernon County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sheldon | 515 | City in Vernon County, Missouri, United States |
| Montevallo | 311 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Walker | 265 | City in Vernon County, Missouri |
| Schell City | 238 | City in Vernon County, Missouri, United States |
| Bronaugh | 231 | Human settlement in Vernon County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Moundville | 117 | Township in Missouri |
| Richards | 94 | Village in Vernon County, Missouri, United States |
| Milo | 86 | Village in the United States |
| Deerfield | 77 | Village in Missouri |
| Metz | 47 | Village in the United States |
| Harwood | 45 | Village in Missouri, United States |
| Stotesbury | 17 | Village in the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Nevada distances to largest Missouri cities
