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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Nelsonville

Ohio · 5,230 residents · 4.678 sq mi
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Nelsonville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,634. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $54,900. At a median age of 26.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 26.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,230
+15%since 1990
from 4,566 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,118 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 976 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
26.8
−11%since 1990
from 30.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Nelsonville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,634
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,015 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,552
+42%since 1990
from $8,107 in 1990
US average: $21,522
33.9%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 36.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$358
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $303 in 1990
US average: $602
49.1%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 53.6% in 1990
50.9% rent
2.7
+10%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(4,398)
Black3%(136)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(30)
Asian0.2%(10)
Diversity Score10.4%(476)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(4,931)
Black2.4%(123)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(65)
Asian0.4%(19)
Diversity Score9.8%(511)
10
−6%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.4%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 64.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
+4%since 1990
from 16.8 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, Ohio?

Nelsonville, Ohio has about 5,230 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Nelsonville, Ohio?

The typical household in Nelsonville, Ohio earns about $20,634 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nelsonville, Ohio expensive?

In Nelsonville, Ohio, the median home is worth about $54,900, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in Nelsonville, Ohio?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Nelsonville, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nelsonville, Ohio?

About 33.9% of people in Nelsonville, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nelsonville, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Nelsonville, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 664 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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