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Nelsonville

New York · 635 residents (2025 est.) · 1.034 sq mi
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Nelsonville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $153,750. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $599,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
714
+26%since 2000
from 565 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
691 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 546 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
+7%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:635 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5416136857578291990201020202024Nelsonville
2024714
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$153,750
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,941
+157%since 2000
from $24,853 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
+14%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$599,700
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $182,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,902
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $860 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+28%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(527)
Black1.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(21)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.1%(80)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(613)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(24)
Asian2.2%(16)
Other8.5%(61)
Diversity Score31.7%(227)
Diversity Score
32
+125%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 41.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
38.7%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+16%since 2000
from 30.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 73.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
−96.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2017
from 91.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 92.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nelsonville, New York?

Nelsonville, New York has about 714 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nelsonville, New York?

The typical household in Nelsonville, New York earns about $153,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nelsonville, New York expensive?

In Nelsonville, New York, the median home is worth about $599,700, and the typical rent is about $1,902 a month.

How educated are people in Nelsonville, New York?

About 60.0% of adults age 25 and over in Nelsonville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nelsonville, New York?

About 2.9% of people in Nelsonville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nelsonville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Nelsonville, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 112 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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