Nelson County, Virginia
Nelson County is home to 14,732 people. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Virginia rate (9.9%). The median household income is $72,589.
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| Measure | Value | Virginia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,732 | 8,705,170 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $72,589 | $93,170 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 12.5% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 8.5% | 12.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 7.1% | 6.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.3% | 42.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $321,700 | $383,700 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $946 | $1,579 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 40.1% | 48.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 4.7% | 13.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 51.3 years | 39.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.