Nelson County, VA Demographics
Nelson County, VA is the 100th most populous of 133 counties in Virginia, with 14,775 residents across 471 square miles. That is about 31 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 14,775 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 471 sq mi |
| Density | 31 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Nelson County compares to the US
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Central Location: Nelson County, VA
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Nelson County, VA
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9503 | 4,196 | 185.7 | 23 |
| Census Tract 9501.01 | 3,240 | 139.2 | 23 |
| Census Tract 9502.01 | 2,831 | 56.9 | 50 |
| Census Tract 9502.02 | 2,268 | 33.3 | 68 |
| Census Tract 9501.02 | 2,240 | 55.7 | 40 |
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About this page
This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.