Nelsonville is a city located in Athens County Ohio. Nelsonville has a 2024 population of 4,491. Nelsonville is currently declining at a rate of -0.6% annually and its population has decreased by -2.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,598 in 2020.
The average household income in Nelsonville is $52,027 with a poverty rate of 20.7%. The median age in Nelsonville is 29.4 years: 25.7 years for males, and 34.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nelsonville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,519 | 92.22% |
| Black or African American | 192 | 5.03% |
| Two or more races | 97 | 2.54% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,345 | 2.33 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
| Non Family | 658 | 1.3 | 27.4 | 72.6 |
| Married | 447 | 3.14 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
| Female | 156 | 3.03 | 23.1 | 76.9 |
| Male | 84 | 4.76 | 21.4 | 78.6 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
38.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 298 | 13.36% |
| Associates Degree | 265 | 11.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 146 | 6.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 152 | 6.81% |
| High School Graduate | 804 | 36.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 73 | 3.27% |
| Some College | 493 | 22.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,093 | 1,769 | 279 |
| Black | 55 | 45 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 46 | 19 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 41.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $29,722 | $0 | $31,382 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,250 | $0 | $93,661 |
| High School Graduate | $37,167 | $43,500 | $35,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,104 | $18,417 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,607 | $34,167 | $36,053 |
| Some College | $35,766 | $33,889 | $40,298 |
$35,607
Average Earnings
$34,167
Average Male
$36,053
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.08% of Nelsonville residents speak only English, while 1.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,875 | 615 | 21.39% |
| Multiple | 47 | 21 | 44.68% |
| Black | 44 | 7 | 15.91% |
20.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.75%
Male Poverty Rate
27.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nelsonville is Multiple, with 44.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nelsonville is Black, with 15.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.54% |
| Some College | 17.03% |
| High School | 13.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.97% |
| Male Employed | 9.53% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,750 | $71,324 |
| Households | $42,281 | $52,027 |
| Married Families | $88,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,934 | $29,878 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.3%
Male Marriage Rate
28.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
240
Number of Veterans
240
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 93 |
| Second Gulf War | 76 |
| First Gulf War | 68 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 102 |
| 18 to 34 | 43 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 75+ | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 233 | 8.14% |
| Black | 7 | 4.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.9%
Labor Force Participation
47.4%
Employment Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.66%
Born in Nelsonville
99.79%
Native Born
0.21%
Foreign Born
0.16%
Non Citizen
0.05%
Naturalized
99.79% of Nelsonville residents were born in the United States, with 86.66% having been born in Ohio. 0.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,357 | -27 | -0.62% |
| 2028 | 4,384 | -27 | -0.61% |
| 2027 | 4,411 | -26 | -0.59% |
| 2026 | 4,437 | -27 | -0.6% |
| 2025 | 4,464 | -27 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 4,491 | -27 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 4,518 | -25 | -0.55% |
| 2022 | 4,543 | -31 | -0.68% |
| 2021 | 4,574 | -24 | -0.52% |
| 2020 | 4,598 | -539 | -10.49% |
| 2019 | 5,137 | -14 | -0.27% |
| 2018 | 5,151 | -120 | -2.28% |
| 2017 | 5,271 | -21 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 5,292 | 99 | 1.91% |
| 2015 | 5,193 | -24 | -0.46% |
| 2014 | 5,217 | -82 | -1.55% |
| 2013 | 5,299 | -56 | -1.05% |
| 2012 | 5,355 | -29 | -0.54% |
| 2011 | 5,384 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2010 | 5,383 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,230 | 667 | 14.62% |
| 1990 | 4,563 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 1980 | 4,567 | -245 | -5.09% |
| 1970 | 4,812 | -22 | -0.46% |
| 1960 | 4,834 | -11 | -0.23% |
| 1950 | 4,845 | -523 | -9.74% |
| 1940 | 5,368 | 46 | 0.86% |
| 1930 | 5,322 | -1,118 | -17.36% |
| 1920 | 6,440 | 358 | 5.89% |
| 1910 | 6,082 | 661 | 12.19% |
| 1900 | 5,421 | 863 | 18.93% |
| 1890 | 4,558 | 1,463 | 47.27% |
| 1880 | 3,095 | -1,262 | -28.96% |