Nelson County, Virginia Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Nelson County, Virginia
Nelson County, Virginia Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
14,732
Median Age
51.3
Male Median
49.4
Female Median
53.2
Nelson County, Virginia Population Growth

Nelson County, Virginia Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -1.7%%.
-1.7%% Growth
Nelson County, Virginia Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Nelson County, Virginia Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51.3 | 14,732 |
| 2023 | 51.3 | 14,777 |
| 2022 | 50.7 | 14,773 |
| 2021 | 51.8 | 14,795 |
| 2020 | 51.3 | 14,812 |
| 2019 | 51.4 | 14,831 |
| 2018 | 50.1 | 14,812 |
| 2017 | 49.7 | 14,863 |
| 2016 | 48.7 | 14,831 |
| 2015 | 48.4 | 14,858 |
| 2014 | 48.1 | 14,892 |
| 2013 | 47.9 | 14,940 |
| 2012 | 47.7 | 15,000 |
| 2011 | 47.2 | 15,049 |
| 2010 | 46.4 | 14,989 |
Nelson County, Virginia Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.5% |
| 5–17 | 11.9% |
| 18–24 | 6.4% |
| 25–34 | 9.9% |
| 35–54 | 20.4% |
| 55–64 | 16.3% |
| 65+ | 29.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Nelson County, Virginia
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 88.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 32.8
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 55.8
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Nelson County, Virginia
The median age in Nelson County, Virginia is 51.3 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Nelson County, Virginia is 14,732.
In Nelson County, Virginia, seniors (ages 65+) make up 29.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 11.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Nelson County, Virginia is aging.