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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Nelsonville

New York · 565 residents · 1.034 sq mi
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Nelsonville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,000. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $182,200. Households here earn about 38% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

565
−6%since 1990
from 602 in 1990
1990 – 2025
546 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 582 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+1%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5416136857578291990201020202024Nelsonville
2024714
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,853
+33%since 1990
from $18,733 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.7%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$182,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $156,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$860
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $625 in 1990
US average: $602
65.3%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 66.5% in 1990
34.7% rent
3.0
−20%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(590)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2%(12)
Diversity Score4.9%(29)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(527)
Black1.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(21)
Asian0.4%(2)
Diversity Score14.1%(80)
14
+188%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.6%
+20.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.1%
+16.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.3%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.9 min
+16%since 1990
from 26.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nelsonville, New York?

Nelsonville, New York has about 565 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Nelsonville, New York earns about $60,000 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 $182,200, and the typical rent is about $860 a month.

How educated are people in Nelsonville, New York?

About 41.6% 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 7.7% of people in Nelsonville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nelsonville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Nelsonville, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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