Population 5,931 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Nelsonville
Household size in Nelsonville
| Period | Nelsonville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Nelsonville has 2.46 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.32 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
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 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.0 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.6 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.1 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.6 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.6 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Nelsonville is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.6, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.0, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southwest.
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 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in Nelsonville (11.5%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in the wider Columbus area (12.7%).
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 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.1% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.0% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.4% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.2% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Nelsonville than nationally: 47.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. More than four in ten owners (44.9%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.1 points, as it has nationally. Only 14 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Nelsonville: 18.7% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.6 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −7 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Nelsonville is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1960, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the center has the oldest housing. Nelsonville has older homes than at least four in five Ohio cities.
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 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $524 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $609 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $762 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $798 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$273 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in Nelsonville runs $798 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $273 a month since 2006–10, up 52%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only 34 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have lower rents.
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 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Nelsonville: 11.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only four of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.8% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.0% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.6% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.8% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Nelsonville have finished high school as nationally: 87.8%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Columbus area (92.2%). The share with a diploma is up 9.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.4 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Nelsonville: 10.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only eight of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 9.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | 2.46 | 37.6 | 11.5% | 47.2% | 18.7% | 1960 | $798 | 11.6% | 87.8% | 10.1% |
| East Clayton | 2.31 | 43.4 | 9.2% | 34.5% | 12.7% | 1963 | $582 | 9.2% | 79.7% | 1.4% |
| Buchtel | 3.18 | 33.3 | 26.5% | 48.0% | 5.5% | 1980 | $836 | 20.2% | 90.2% | 5.9% |
| Connett | 2.31 | 40.8 | 1.0% | 45.7% | 15.0% | 1988 | $609 | 6.1% | 81.2% | 5.0% |
| New Floodwood | 2.36 | 42.2 | 2.7% | 40.1% | 15.1% | 1984 | $638 | 6.5% | 82.3% | 4.2% |
| Carbon Hill | 1.85 | 56.4 | 10.3% | 28.1% | 8.5% | 1983 | $983 | 7.4% | 89.4% | 3.6% |
| Murray City | 1.92 | 54.4 | 10.9% | 28.8% | 9.3% | 1982 | $971 | 7.2% | 87.7% | 3.7% |
| Haydenville | 2.44 | 40.4 | 16.0% | 26.3% | 8.5% | 1983 | $851 | 14.7% | 90.7% | 3.2% |
| Hamley Run | 2.32 | 43.5 | 4.6% | 31.2% | 8.8% | 1987 | $1,008 | 47.0% | 89.3% | 5.5% |
| Chauncey | 2.28 | 44.9 | 8.5% | 43.6% | 7.3% | 1953 | $913 | 19.9% | 87.5% | 1.5% |
| Union Furnace | 2.46 | 52.5 | 10.0% | 16.4% | 0.8% | 1995 | $1,031 | 6.0% | 96.9% | 3.2% |
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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