Nelson County, Virginia

Total Population: 14,777

County Seat: Lovingston

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Median Home Value

$283,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$68,525

Across all households

Median Age

51.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

33.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)79.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)10.3%
Hispanic or Latino4.7%
Two or More Races3.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.7%
Other Race0.4%

Under 18 Years

17.7%

65 Years and Over

29.3%

Male

50.9%

Female

49.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.6%

No Health Insurance

7.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

33.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$68,525

Mean Household Income

$100,430

Per Capita Income

$45,251

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

11.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$283,000

Median Rent

$950/mo

Total Housing Units

9,947

Owner-Occupied

79.2%

Renter-Occupied

20.8%

Vacancy Rate

35.0%

Married Couple Households

52.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.4%

Average Household Size

2.27

Broadband Internet Access

80.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 51125.