Nelsonia, Virginia facts for kids
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Nelsonia, Virginia
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United States Post Office in Nelsonia
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Location in Accomack County and the state of Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Accomack |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 451 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 51-48776 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584889 |
Nelsonia is a small community in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area the government defines for counting people. In 2020, about 451 people lived there.
Where is Nelsonia?
Nelsonia is located in Accomack County, Virginia. It sits at an elevation of 46 feet above sea level. This means it is not very high up.
Who Lives in Nelsonia?
The number of people living in Nelsonia changes over time. In 2010, there were 523 residents. By 2020, the population had become 451 people.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 523 | — | |
| 2020 | 451 | −13.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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Population Details
The people in Nelsonia come from many different backgrounds. The table below shows the different groups of people living there. It helps us understand the community better.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 152 | 103 | 29.06% | 22.84% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 282 | 193 | 53.92% | 42.79% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 3 | 0 | 0.57% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 9 | 9 | 1.72% | 2.00% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 77 | 146 | 14.72% | 32.37% |
| Total | 523 | 451 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Education in Nelsonia
Students in Nelsonia attend schools that are part of the Accomack County Public Schools system. This school system serves all the public schools in Accomack County.
