Nelson County's estimated 2026 population is 15,023 with a growth rate of 0.69% 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 0.3% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 51.3 years
Female: 53.2 years
Male: 49.4 years
There are 12,168 adults, (4,359 of whom are seniors) in Nelson County.
Female: 7,273 (49.4%)
Male: 7,459 (50.6%)
The racial composition of Nelson County includes 81.29% White, 11.02% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,975 | 81.29% |
| Black or African American | 1,623 | 11.02% |
| Two or more races | 740 | 5.02% |
| Other race | 234 | 1.59% |
| Asian | 132 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.19% |
Nelson County's average per capita income is $48,927. Household income levels show a median of $72,589. The poverty rate stands at 12.47%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $109,767 | - |
| Families | $102,872 | $133,262 |
| Households | $72,589 | $104,122 |
| Non Families | $42,727 | $56,348 |
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