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Nickelsville

Virginia · 378 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 $37,868. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 70 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $128,600. Households here earn about 50% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
378
−16%since 2000
from 448 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
789 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 935 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+2%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3313643984324651990201020202024Nickelsville
2024368
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,868
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,426
+106%since 2000
from $11,871 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
34.2% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−3%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(351)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(4)
Diversity Score8.2%(31)
Diversity Score
8
+391%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+2%since 2000
from 28.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.2%
−17.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nickelsville, Virginia?

Nickelsville, Virginia has about 378 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nickelsville, Virginia?

The typical household in Nickelsville, Virginia earns about $37,868 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 $128,600, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in Nickelsville, Virginia?

About 15.1% 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 17.5% 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 45 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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