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Nelsonville

New York · 624 residents · 1.034 sq mi
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Nelsonville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,821. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $488,100. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 61% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
624
+10%since 2000
from 565 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
603 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 546 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+14%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5416136857578291990201020202024Nelsonville
2024714
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,821
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,273
+118%since 2000
from $24,853 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food9.1%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$488,100
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $182,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,721
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $860 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
29.3% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+40%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(533)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(48)
Asian1.8%(11)
Other2.1%(13)
Diversity Score27.1%(169)
Diversity Score
27
+92%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.2%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 41.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 30.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.2%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nelsonville, New York?

Nelsonville, New York has about 624 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nelsonville, New York earns about $114,821 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 $488,100, and the typical rent is about $1,721 a month.

How educated are people in Nelsonville, New York?

About 59.2% 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 4.0% 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 22 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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