Nelsonia, VA Demographics

A map of Nelsonia's Population by Race

Nelsonia, Virginia had a population of 451 in 2020. It was 22.8% White, 42.8% Black, 0.0% Asian, 32.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 2.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Nelsonia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Nelsonia is the 478th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Nelsonia's White Population

103 residents of Nelsonia identify as White, or 22.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Nelsonia considerably less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Nelsonia is ranked #642 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Nelsonia is more White than neighboring Mappsville (9% White). Nelsonia is less White than neighboring Modest Town (71.7% White), Bloxom (61.8% White), Gargatha (49.2% White), and Hallwood (74.8% White).

Nelsonia's Black Population

193 residents of Nelsonia identify as Black, or 42.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Nelsonia considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Nelsonia is ranked #52 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Nelsonia is more Black than neighboring Modest Town (19.2% Black), Mappsville (37.3% Black), Bloxom (14% Black), Gargatha (36.9% Black), and Hallwood (5% Black).

Nelsonia's Asian Population

0 residents of Nelsonia identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Nelsonia slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Nelsonia is ranked #537 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Nelsonia is less Asian than neighboring Bloxom (1.3% Asian), and Gargatha (0.2% Asian).

Nelsonia's Hispanic Population

146 residents of Nelsonia identify as Hispanic, or 32.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Nelsonia considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Nelsonia is ranked #28 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Nelsonia is more Hispanic than neighboring Modest Town (4.2% Hispanic), Bloxom (16.8% Hispanic), Gargatha (11.3% Hispanic), and Hallwood (11.9% Hispanic). Nelsonia is less Hispanic than neighboring Mappsville (52.4% Hispanic).

Nelsonia's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Nelsonia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Nelsonia roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Nelsonia is ranked #579 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Nelsonia's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Nelsonia identify as Multiracial, or 2.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Nelsonia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Nelsonia is ranked #599 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Nelsonia is more Multiracial than neighboring Mappsville (1.3% Multiracial). Nelsonia is less Multiracial than neighboring Modest Town (5% Multiracial), Bloxom (6.2% Multiracial), Gargatha (2.4% Multiracial), and Hallwood (8.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.