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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Nelson County

Virginia · 14,445 residents · 470.745 sq mi
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Nelson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,769. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $94,000. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,445
+13%since 1990
from 12,778 in 1990
1990 – 2025
31 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 27 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.8
+15%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K13K14K15K15K1990201020202024Nelson County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,769
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,705 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,230
+95%since 1990
from $11,419 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.1%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$94,000
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$440
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $308 in 1990
US average: $602
80.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
19.2% rent
2.6
+20%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(10,209)
Black18.8%(2,406)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(101)
Asian0.4%(46)
Diversity Score42.1%(5,376)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(11,765)
Black14.8%(2,136)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(305)
Asian0.2%(32)
Diversity Score36.8%(5,313)
37
−13%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.8%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.0%
+12.0 ptssince 1990
from 57.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.2%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.5 min
−9%since 1990
from 27.0 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 Nelson County, Virginia?

Nelson County, Virginia has about 14,445 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Nelson County, Virginia?

The typical household in Nelson County, Virginia earns about $36,769 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nelson County, Virginia expensive?

In Nelson County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $94,000, and the typical rent is about $440 a month.

How educated are people in Nelson County, Virginia?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Nelson County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nelson County, Virginia?

About 12.1% of people in Nelson County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nelson County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Nelson County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,667 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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