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Nelsonia

Virginia · 523 residents · 1.744 sq mi
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Nelsonia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,147. Population has fallen 28% since 2011, a loss of 204 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $94,400. Households here earn about 35% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
523
−28%vs 2011
vs 727 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
300 / sq mi
−28%vs 2011
vs 417 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
−29%vs 2011
vs 55.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
250380510640770201020202024Nelsonia
2024608
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,147
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $41,782 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,654
−9%vs 2011
vs $23,884 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
+9%vs 2011
vs 0.387 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade53.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing13.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $89,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,042
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $783 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.8%
−41.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.2% in 2011
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.8%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+10%vs 2011
vs 2.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic2.2%(16)
Black97.8%(711)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.4%(39)
2010
White, non-Hispanic29.1%(152)
Black53.9%(282)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(77)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score73.6%(385)
Diversity Score
74
+1268%vs 2011
vs 5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 21.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.8%
−6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.8% in 2011
Female
66.2%
+6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.2% in 2011
Foreign born
6.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nelsonia, Virginia?

Nelsonia, Virginia has about 523 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nelsonia, Virginia?

The typical household in Nelsonia, Virginia earns about $40,147 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 $94,400, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.

How educated are people in Nelsonia, Virginia?

About 10.1% 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 14.5% of people in Nelsonia, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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