Unified School District · VA
Nelson County Public Schools
Nelson County Public Schools is a unified school district in Virginia with a community population of 14,732. The median household income is $72,589 and the median age is 51.3.
14,732
Population
31
People / sq mi
$72,589
Median Income
51.3
Median Age
Nelson County Public Schools covers 471 sq mi of land at 31.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 55.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$72,589
Median Household Income
$45,844
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$321,700
Median Home Value
$946
Median Rent
79.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
89.7%
High School+
36.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nelson County Public Schools serves a community with a population of 14,732 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Virginia.
The median household income in Nelson County Public Schools is $72,589, with a per capita income of $45,844. The poverty rate is 8.2%.
Nelson County Public Schools is 81.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 55.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Nelson County Public Schools, 89.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Nelson County Public Schools is $321,700, with a median rent of $946. The homeownership rate is 79.7%.
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Data for Nelson County Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5102580).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.