About Nuevo CDP, California
Nuevo CDP, California is a census-designated place (CDP) in Riverside County, California, United States. The population was 10,949 at the 2010 census, up from 9,172 at the 2000 census. Nuevo is located 25 miles (40 km) south-southeast of downtown Riverside, at an elevation of 1,484 feet (452 m).
The name “Nuevo” is Spanish for “new”. It was named by Mexican settlers who arrived in the area in the early 19th century. The area was previously inhabited by the Cahuilla people.
Nuevo CDP has a total area of 5.3 square miles (13.8 km2), all land.