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Nelsonia

Virginia · 608 residents · 1.744 sq mi
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Nelsonia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,685. The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 315 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $136,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

608
+108%since 2023
from 293 in 2023
2010 – 2024
349 / sq mi
+108%since 2023
from 168 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
41.9
−13%since 2023
from 48.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
250380510640770201020202024Nelsonia
2024608
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$88,685
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $86,228 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$38,340
−10%since 2023
from $42,616 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 67.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
12.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.378
+31%since 2023
from 0.288 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information29.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade26.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$136,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $113,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$759
US average: $1,442
72.9%
−23.3 ptssince 2023
from 96.3% in 2023
27.1% rent
21.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 33.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
9.3%
−90.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.5
+17%since 2023
from 1.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(150)
Black48.8%(143)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(183)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.2%(202)
Black32.1%(195)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(108)
Asian1.2%(7)
Other15.8%(96)
Diversity Score91.3%(555)
91
+46%since 2023
from 62 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.9%
−20.3 ptssince 2023
from 96.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
15.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1 min
−7%since 2023
from 21.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
82.2%
−17.8 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
14.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
48.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
43.4%
−18.2 ptssince 2023
from 61.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

57.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 61.8% in 2023
42.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 38.2% in 2023
12.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
19.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
17.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
32.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
72.9%
−23.4 ptssince 2023
from 96.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
87.6%
−12.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
12.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Nelsonia, Virginia?

Nelsonia, Virginia has about 608 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nelsonia, Virginia?

The typical household in Nelsonia, Virginia earns about $88,685 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nelsonia, Virginia expensive?

In Nelsonia, Virginia, the median home is worth about $136,200, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in Nelsonia, Virginia?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Nelsonia, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nelsonia, Virginia?

About 12.7% of people in Nelsonia, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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