Nelsonia is a CDP located in Accomack County Virginia. Nelsonia has a 2024 population of 279. Nelsonia is currently declining at a rate of -6.06% annually and its population has decreased by -43.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 490 in 2020.
The average household income in Nelsonia is $88,296 with a poverty rate of 27.07%. The median age in Nelsonia is 41 years: 41.6 years for males, and 8.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nelsonia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 232 | 73.89% |
| Black or African American | 82 | 26.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 140 | 2.24 | 45 | 55 |
| Male | 104 | 1.65 | 50 | 50 |
| Married | 30 | 4.53 | 36.7 | 63.3 |
| Non Family | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.3
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
45.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6 | 2.68% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 66 | 29.46% |
| High School Graduate | 29 | 12.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 101 | 45.09% |
| Some College | 22 | 9.82% |
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 | 109 | 103 | 52 |
| Black | 82 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 33 | 14 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.5%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 47.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,014 | $39,014 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,208 | $50,208 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$50,208
Average Earnings
$50,208
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
51.27% of Nelsonia residents speak only English, while 48.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 26.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85 | 85 | 100% |
27.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
20%
Male Poverty Rate
42.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nelsonia is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nelsonia is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 60.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.76% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 11.45% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,808 | $91,512 |
| Households | $84,663 | $88,296 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.8%
Male Marriage Rate
75.8%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
65
Number of Veterans
65
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 52 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 52 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 45.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.4%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
0%
Born in Nelsonia
67.83%
Native Born
32.17%
Foreign Born
32.17%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
67.83% of Nelsonia residents were born in the United States, with 0% having been born in Virginia. 32.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 279 | -18 | -6.06% |
| 2023 | 297 | -17 | -5.41% |
| 2022 | 314 | -209 | -39.96% |
| 2021 | 523 | 33 | 6.73% |
| 2020 | 490 | 36 | 7.93% |
| 2019 | 454 | -127 | -21.86% |
| 2018 | 581 | 39 | 7.2% |
| 2017 | 542 | 242 | 80.67% |
| 2016 | 300 | -67 | -18.26% |
| 2015 | 367 | -148 | -28.74% |
| 2014 | 515 | -103 | -16.67% |
| 2013 | 618 | -18 | -2.83% |
| 2012 | 636 | -91 | -12.52% |
| 2011 | 727 | 204 | 39.01% |
| 2010 | 523 | 0 | 0% |