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Nelson County, VA: growth, migration and housing
Nelson County has 14,920 residents, up 1.2% since 2020 (+0.7% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 431 households moved in and 421 moved out (+10 net), bringing in a net $10.2M of income. Median household income is $72,589, the median home $321,700 and median rent $946 a month.
In Virginia: 73rd of 133 counties for 5-year population growth · 90th of 133 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 59th of 133 counties for median household income · 46th of 133 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Nelson County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Albemarle County, VA | 60 | $5.0M |
| Charlottesville city, VA | 30 | $1.8M |
| Amherst County, VA | 29 | $1.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Nelson County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Albemarle County, VA | 63 | $4.7M |
| Amherst County, VA | 34 | $1.7M |
| Waynesboro city, VA | 20 | $1.2M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.