Nelson County, Virginia
Total Population: 14,777
County Seat: Lovingston
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
88.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
33.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.6%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.