Population 1,205 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Nelsonville
Household size in Nelsonville
| Period | Nelsonville | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.94 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.83 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.67 people per household, Nelsonville sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the New York area as a whole, where it has 2.79 people.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Nelsonville
| Period | Nelsonville | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.9 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.2 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.1 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Nelsonville skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.1, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Nelsonville
| Period | Nelsonville | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Nelsonville than nationally: 13.3%, against 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Nelsonville
Renters in Nelsonville
| Period | Nelsonville | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.6% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.6% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.7% of households in Nelsonville rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly four in ten owners (37.3%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Nelsonville
| Period | Nelsonville | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Nelsonville: 15.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Nelsonville
| Period | Nelsonville | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1950 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | −4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Nelsonville is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1950, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Nelsonville
| Period | Nelsonville | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,470 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,649 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,674 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,189 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$719 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Nelsonville costs $2,189 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 29.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Nelsonville
Bachelor's degrees in Nelsonville
| Period | Nelsonville | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.3% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.0% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.9% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.3% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.0 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Nelsonville: 61.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Nelsonville
| Period | Nelsonville | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.3% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.7% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Nelsonville: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Nelsonville
| Period | Nelsonville | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Nelsonville than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Nelsonville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelsonville | 2.67 | 47.2 | 13.3% | 22.7% | 15.7% | 1950 | $2,189 | 61.3% | 96.5% | 4.4% |
| Cold Spring | 2.37 | 47.1 | 7.9% | 24.7% | 15.0% | 1964 | $1,988 | 63.5% | 96.9% | 4.2% |
| West Point | 3.56 | 21.5 | 10.2% | 99.3% | 10.0% | 1972 | $3,501 | 78.8% | 97.9% | 3.7% |
| Cornwall On Hudson | 2.39 | 46.2 | 5.2% | 35.7% | 7.2% | 1959 | $1,608 | 54.8% | 97.6% | 5.7% |
| Highland Falls | 2.47 | 38.3 | 7.8% | 46.1% | 7.9% | 1953 | $2,030 | 47.1% | 94.4% | 5.3% |
| Cornwall | 2.65 | 38.0 | 10.9% | 30.3% | 7.6% | 1962 | $1,880 | 45.9% | 94.3% | 2.7% |
| Beacon | 2.14 | 42.4 | 7.6% | 41.4% | 5.4% | 1962 | $1,821 | 49.6% | 93.5% | 7.5% |
| Garrison | 2.54 | 49.8 | 6.6% | 13.9% | 13.8% | 1962 | $2,214 | 60.4% | 97.5% | 5.1% |
| New Windsor | 2.52 | 45.0 | 7.8% | 27.8% | 5.9% | 1979 | $1,546 | 37.4% | 90.0% | 8.3% |
| Putnam Valley | 2.92 | 46.1 | 7.4% | 10.2% | 14.4% | 1968 | $2,157 | 52.3% | 95.5% | 1.9% |
| Lake Peekskill | 2.82 | 44.5 | 12.4% | 11.8% | 19.5% | 1955 | $1,790 | 42.1% | 92.9% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Nelsonville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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