Nelsonia, VA is a small town located in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia. With a population of just 523 people, it is one of the smallest towns in the state. Nelsonia is home to many local businesses such as The Hardware Store, Nelson's Grocery, and The Trout House. It also has several year-round outdoor activities like hiking trails, canoeing on the nearby lake or river, and fishing in the streams. There are also several local organizations that foster community engagement including the annual 4th of July festivities and various church activities. There are also sporting events held throughout the year such as baseball games at Nelsonia High School and Basketball tournaments at Nelsonia Community Center.
The population in Nelsonia is 523. There are 300 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Nelsonia is 41, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Nelsonia is 1.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Nelsonia
- 51.5% are married
- 14.4% are divorced
- 25.1% are married with children
- 0.0% have children, but are single
Race in Nelsonia
- 20.5% are White
- 79.5% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander