Nelson County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51125 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,732 | — | #2,175 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $72,589 | -3.4% | #1,008 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 51.3 years | +31.9% | #165 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $321,700 | +14.1% | #524 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $946 | -18.7% | #1,193 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | -1.0% | #1,393 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Nelson County has a population of 14,732, making it the #2,175 most populous county in the US. The median age is 51.3 years, which is 31.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Nelson County is $72,589, ranking #1,008 out of 3,222 counties — 3.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.5% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.
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The median home value in Nelson County is $321,700 (+14.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $946/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.7%.
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92.9% of residents in Nelson County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% above the national rate.
About Nelson County, Virginia
Nelson County, Virginia has a total population of 14,732, making it the 2,175th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Nelson County is 51.3 years, which is 31.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Nelson County is $72,589, which ranks #1,008 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.
The median home value in Nelson County is $321,700, 14.1% above the national median. Renters in Nelson County pay a median gross rent of $946 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Nelson County, 36.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.7 min.
Nelson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (11.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.8%).
All data for Nelson County, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.