Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,732 (100%) |
| Population Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 35 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $72,589 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,844 |
| Median Home Value | $321,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,995 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,070 (50.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,294 (12.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,631 (36.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 6,364 |
| Average Household Size | 2.30 |
| Family Households | 3,826 (60.1%) |
The table below compares Nelson County to the other 133 counties / independent cities and county equivalents in Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 101 | 25th |
| Population Density | # 121 | 10th |
| Median Household Income | # 59 | 56th |
| Per Capita Income | # 31 | 77th |
| Diversity Index | # 89 | 34th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
