Nelson County, VA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$68,525
Per Capita Income
$45,251
Poverty Rate
14.4%
SNAP Recipients
11.7%
Gini Index
0.494
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K19.3%
$25K–$50K16.2%
$50K–$75K16.2%
$75K–$100K12.4%
$100K–$150K14.3%
$150K–$200K10.0%
$200K+11.6%
The median household income in Nelson County, VA is $68,525 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $45,251. 14.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 11.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.494 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).