Nelson County's estimated 2026 population is 15,048 with a growth rate of 0.95% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Nelson County is the 100th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 14,978 and has seen a growth of 0.47% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Nelson County includes 81.55% White, 10.25% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (81.55%)
Black or African American (10.25%)
Two or more races (4.24%)
Other race (2.21%)
Asian (1.69%)
Native American (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,051 | 81.55% |
| Black or African American | 1,515 | 10.25% |
| Two or more races | 626 | 4.24% |
| Other race | 326 | 2.21% |
| Asian | 250 | 1.69% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Nelson County's average per capita income is $48,872. Household income levels show a median of $68,525. The poverty rate stands at 14.37%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $101,196 | - |
| Families | $87,393 | $126,820 |
| Households | $68,525 | $100,430 |
| Non Families | $44,180 | $54,272 |
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