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Nelson County

State:
Virginia
County Seat:
Lovingston

Nelson County's estimated 2025 population is 14,621 with a growth rate of -0.29% 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 -2.38% since that time.

14,621
Total Population
31
Population Density (miĀ²)
100
Population Rank (State)
-42 -0.29%
Annual Population Growth

Nelson County Population

Nelson County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White12,05181.55%
Black or African American1,51510.25%
Two or more races6264.24%
Other race3262.21%
Asian2501.69%
Native American90.06%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Nelson County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$101,196-
Families$87,393$126,820
Households$68,525$100,430
Non Families$44,180$54,272

$48,872

Average Income

$68,525

Median Household Income

14.37%

Poverty Rate