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Nickelsville

Virginia · 369 residents (2025 est.) · 0.479 sq mi
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Nickelsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 80 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $175,000. With a median age of 54.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 50% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
368
−18%since 2000
from 448 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
768 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 935 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.7
+28%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:369 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3313643984324651990201020202024Nickelsville
2024368
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,882
+143%since 2000
from $11,871 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
+29%since 2010
from 0.397 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$746
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
29.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+8%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(444)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(339)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(6)
Diversity Score18.4%(68)
Diversity Score
18
+1004%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.6 min
+31%since 2000
from 28.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.1%
−19.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.4%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
39.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 36.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2017
from 50.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nickelsville, Virginia?

Nickelsville, Virginia has about 368 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nickelsville, Virginia?

The typical household in Nickelsville, Virginia earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nickelsville, Virginia expensive?

In Nickelsville, Virginia, the median home is worth about $175,000, and the typical rent is about $746 a month.

How educated are people in Nickelsville, Virginia?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Nickelsville, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nickelsville, Virginia?

About 16.3% of people in Nickelsville, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nickelsville, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Nickelsville, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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