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Nickelsville

Virginia · 448 residents · 0.479 sq mi
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Nickelsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,250. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% 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 $71,100. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 57% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% 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

448
+6%since 1990
from 423 in 1990
1990 – 2025
935 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 883 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.9
+11%since 1990
from 38.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3313643984324651990201020202024Nickelsville
2024368
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,250
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,762 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,871
+27%since 1990
from $9,340 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.7%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 29.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$355
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $308 in 1990
US average: $602
60.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 61.2% in 1990
39.1% rent
3.5
+13%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(423)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(444)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(7)
2
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.5%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 64.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.6 min
+21%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nickelsville, Virginia?

Nickelsville, Virginia has about 448 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Nickelsville, Virginia?

The typical household in Nickelsville, Virginia earns about $20,250 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 $71,100, and the typical rent is about $355 a month.

How educated are people in Nickelsville, Virginia?

About 8.6% 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 26.7% of people in Nickelsville, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nickelsville, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Nickelsville, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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