Nelson County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Nelson County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51125
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 125
Geography
- Land Area
- 470.75 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.47 sq mi
- Total Area
- 474.21 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.789079
- Longitude
- -78.883440
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 14,415
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 11,909
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,774 | 95.6% |
| Hispanic | 641 | 4.4% |
| White | 11,931 | 82.8% |
| Black | 1,477 | 10.2% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 48 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 29 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,520 | 96.7% |
| Hispanic | 393 | 3.3% |
| White | 10,039 | 84.3% |
| Black | 1,213 | 10.2% |
| Asian | 98 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 145 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 26 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 14,732
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $77,413
- Poverty Rate
- 12.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,833
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,975 | 81.3% |
| Black | 1,623 | 11.0% |
| Asian | 132 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 11,281
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,413 | 48.0% |
| Republican | 3,716 | 32.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,152 | 19.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,317 | 47.1% |
| Female | 5,964 | 52.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,910 | 87.8% |
| Hispanic | 245 | 2.2% |
| Black | 326 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,953
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,203 | 62.6% |
| Hispanic | 116 | 47.3% |
| Black | 130 | 39.9% |
| Asian | 39 | 67.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,272 | 61.5% |
| Female | 3,681 | 61.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,306 (20.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,069 (36.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,995
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $329,352
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $902
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 67.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 19.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.