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Nelsonville

Ohio · 4,612 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 $32,328. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,400. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,612
−12%since 2000
from 5,230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
986 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,118 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.2
+13%since 2000
from 26.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Nelsonville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,328
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,634 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,044
+48%since 2000
from $11,552 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$749
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 49.1% in 2000
59.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−9%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(4,931)
Black2.4%(123)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(65)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(511)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(4,082)
Black4.3%(197)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(86)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other5.2%(241)
Diversity Score26.8%(1,234)
Diversity Score
27
+174%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 26.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.7%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nelsonville, Ohio?

Nelsonville, Ohio has about 4,612 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nelsonville, Ohio?

The typical household in Nelsonville, Ohio earns about $32,328 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 $78,400, and the typical rent is about $749 a month.

How educated are people in Nelsonville, Ohio?

About 13.8% 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 34.0% 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 46 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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